SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY

This study looked at whether explosive plyometric push-ups or unstable Bosu ball push-ups better improve shoulder stability and strength in cricketers. 44 competitive players aged 18-26 with no recent shoulder injuries took part. They performed one type of push-up and were tested…

This study looked at whether a 12-week exercise program could improve fatigue, quality of life, and fear of movement in cancer patients. 37 adults with any cancer type and treatment took part. Researchers measured changes using a standard fatigue and quality-of-life questionnaire…

This study looked at how two different exercise programs—Tabata and Burn 2 Learn—affect body weight, physical performance, and mental well-being in high school athletes aged 17-19. Fifty students were split into two groups, each doing their assigned workout three times a week for…

This study tested a new interactive software that guides older adults with knee osteoarthritis through personalized exercises. The software uses wearable devices to give real-time feedback, helping patients perform movements correctly and safely. The goal was to improve joint mov…

This study tested a special exercise program for overhead athletes (like volleyball and tennis players) who have shoulder pain. 28 athletes were split into two groups: one did the new neuromuscular training, the other did standard exercises. The goal was to see if the new program…

This study looked at whether adding Aikido or Tai Chi training can improve joint flexibility, reaction time, and jumping power in mixed martial arts (MMA) players. 38 athletes aged 18-30 trained for 8 weeks, three times a week. Researchers measured flexibility, agility, and leg p…

This study compared two shoulder exercise programs—Throwers Ten and general shoulder strengthening—in 36 male volleyball players aged 18-30. The goal was to see which program better improved throwing performance and strength. Participants were tested on medicine ball throw distan…

This study looked at whether adding blood flow restriction to low-weight arm exercises helps cricket fast bowlers build more strength, arm size, and power. Twenty-four bowlers aged 18 to 30 took part. Researchers measured arm size, how much weight they could lift once, and how fa…

This study looked at 30 professional cyclists to compare two types of leg stretches: PNF stretching and dynamic stretching. The goal was to see which one better improves muscle performance, strength, and joint flexibility. Participants did their assigned stretch once and then too…

This study looked at 48 teen karate athletes (ages 12-18) to see how different warm-up exercises affect their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance. Each athlete tried three methods: foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching. The goal was to find out which …

This study looked at whether medicine ball throws or resistance band training better improve strength and bowling accuracy in cricket bowlers. 56 male and female players aged 18-30 trained three times a week for eight weeks. The goal was to see which method works best for dynamic…

This study looked at 36 football players aged 18 to 26 to compare two training styles: circuit training and complex training. The goal was to see which method better improves agility, power, and core strength. Participants had at least 2 years of football experience and trained r…

This study looked at 56 male soccer players aged 18-35 to see which training method—moderate-intensity circuit training or moderate-intensity continuous training—works better for improving heart recovery, fitness, power, and agility. Players trained twice a week for 8 weeks. The …

This study compared two different training programs—modified Tabata and fartlek—in 34 amateur male football players aged 18-25. Over 6 weeks, researchers measured changes in leg strength, explosive power, and endurance using simple fitness tests. The goal was to see which method …

This study looked at how regular outdoor horseback riding affects physical fitness and well-being in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measured muscle strength, balance, core stability, sleep q…

This study looked at 79 male soccer players aged 18-30 to compare two types of resistance training: accentuated eccentric (focus on lengthening muscles) and concentric (focus on shortening muscles). Each group trained three times a week for eight weeks. The goal was to see which …

This study compared two 8-week exercise programs—Harmoknee and bounding exercises—in 36 male football players aged 18-30. The goal was to see which program better improved strength, balance, agility, and power. Participants were randomly assigned to one of the two programs, and t…

This study compared two exercise programs—Tabata training and periodized resistance training—to see which better improves power, speed, and agility in sprinters. 38 athletes aged 18-35 took part in an 8-week program. The goal was to find the most effective training method for spr…

This study looked at whether adding ladder drills and jump training to regular taekwondo practice improves agility, core stability, and balance. Forty male players aged 18-25 with at least one year of experience took part in 18 sessions over six weeks. The results help coaches un…

This study looked at two different exercise programs—foundation training and TRX suspension training—to see which one better improves endurance, strength, and power in cricket fast bowlers. Forty bowlers aged 18-30 took part in an 8-week program with three sessions per week. The …

This study looked at two different training methods—Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) and the Feldenkrais Method—to see which one helps male cricket players improve their agility, balance, and endurance. 42 players from a cricket club in Pakistan took part. The goal was t…

This study looked at how high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and medium-intensity interval training (MIIT) affect athletes' heart and lung fitness, strength, and agility. 36 athletes aged 20-30 trained three times a week for six weeks. Researchers measured changes using runni…

This study looked at 44 male cricket fast bowlers aged 18-30 to see which type of arm training works better for building muscle size, strength, and power. One group did exercises that focus on lengthening the muscle under weight (eccentric training), while the other group focused…