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This study tested whether kinesiology tape—a stretchy, elastic tape placed on the skin—could improve trunk control and balance in 30 children with cerebral palsy. The children wore the tape on their trunk and limbs for four weeks while continuing their usual physiotherapy. Resear…

This study tested whether low-level laser therapy (a painless light treatment) could reduce muscle stiffness and improve walking in 18 people who had a stroke more than a year ago. Participants received either laser plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for three weeks. Both …

This study tested two types of wrist splints—static (non-moving) and dynamic (allowing some movement)—in 20 people who had a stroke and developed wrist stiffness. The goal was to see which splint better reduces muscle tightness and improves hand function. Participants wore the as…

This study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy, ages 4 to 8, to see if anxiety is linked to worse balance, muscle stiffness, and movement. Researchers measured anxiety, spasticity, balance, and gross motor function. The goal was to understand these connections better, not t…