Charles University, Czech Republic

This study looked at 40 adults with lower back, buttock, or hip pain. Researchers checked if manually loosening a stiff sacroiliac joint could reduce spasms in the piriformis muscle. They used physical therapy techniques and measured muscle tension and pain before and after. The …

This study looked at whether placing a vaginal pack after laparoscopic surgery for pelvic organ prolapse reduces pain and improves recovery. 253 women were randomly assigned to receive packing or not. Researchers measured pain, satisfaction, and complications up to one year after…

This study tested two warm-up methods—tissue flossing (wrapping a tight band around a muscle) and foam rolling (using a foam cylinder to massage muscles)—in 30 healthy teenage male handball players. Researchers measured muscle flexibility, stiffness, and jump performance before a…

This study looked at how consistent three common hand-movement tests are when performed by different testers using new Czech instructions. Thirty healthy occupational therapy students took the tests. The goal was to measure reliability, not to treat any condition.

This study looked at muscle and posture problems in 44 physiotherapy students. Researchers checked for trigger points (tight, painful spots in muscles) and foot posture, then tried to improve them. The goal was to understand these issues and see if they could be helped.

This study tested whether a new type of physical therapy called 'illusory movements' could help reduce muscle breakdown in people with severe burns covering 20% or more of their body. The therapy uses special exercises that trick the brain into thinking muscles are moving, which …

This study looked at how a standard dose of a blood thinner (LMWH) affects blood clotting in 40 pregnant women just before a planned C-section. The goal was to see if the usual dose is right for preventing dangerous clots during pregnancy's highest risk period. Researchers also c…

This study looked at a new, low-cost infection marker called the Intensive Care Infection Score (ICIS) in 97 burn patients. The goal was to see if ICIS can tell the difference between inflammation caused by infection and other causes better than current tests. Researchers compare…

This study examined how kidney cancers are detected—either because a patient had symptoms or by chance during an unrelated scan. Researchers reviewed 1,000 patients who had surgery for kidney growths. The goal was to see which detection method leads to earlier diagnosis and bette…

This study looked at how many times people who had a stroke need to do the Nine Hole Peg Test—a simple hand dexterity test—to get reliable results. Researchers tested 40 people (20 healthy, 20 stroke survivors) aged 20-64. The goal is to help doctors know how many attempts are ne…

This study looked at 175 people who had surgery for a serious type of brain bleed called acute subdural hematoma. Researchers wanted to find out which factors, like age, level of consciousness, and blood thinner use, best predict recovery. They followed patients for up to 12 mont…

This study explored whether two proteins made by muscles, called myostatin and irisin, can help predict how long patients with systemic inflammation (SIRS) will stay in the hospital. Researchers measured these proteins in 54 adults admitted with acute illness and signs of inflamm…