National Cheng Kung University

This study tested a digital program called DDEP that helps people with chronic kidney disease and their care partners make healthy lifestyle changes. 208 participants either received the program plus usual care or usual care alone for six months. The goal was to see if the progra…

This study looked at whether adding diaphragm (breathing muscle) training to standard neck exercises can improve pain and movement in people with chronic neck pain. 71 adults with neck pain for over 3 months took part. The goal was to see if strengthening the diaphragm could redu…

This study tested a virtual reality system to measure how well people control their neck movements. Researchers compared 70 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—to see if the VR tests could detect differences in sensorimotor control. The goal was to develop a bette…

This study looked at how neck pain changes the way people walk and balance. Researchers tested 60 adults—some with chronic neck pain and some without—while they performed walking tasks. The goal was to understand how neck problems affect movement and thinking at the same time.…

This study looked at whether a 5-minute vibrating massage on the thigh muscle helps healthy adults recover after a leg workout. 26 people took part. Researchers measured muscle tightness, strength, and jumping ability before and after the massage to see if it made a difference.