National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

This study looks at two different coaching methods—using hands-on guidance (manual cueing) versus spoken instructions (verbal cueing)—during movement training for people with long-term low back pain. About 40 adults with chronic non-specific low back pain will take part in a sing…

This study looks at whether a mobile app can help people with neck, shoulder, back, or knee pain do their home exercises more regularly. Thirty adults with moderate pain will be split into two groups: one using the app and one doing standard exercises. Over 4 weeks, researchers w…

This study compares two core stability exercises—abdominal drawing-in and abdominal expansion—along with two teaching methods (verbal cues or hands-on guidance) in 96 adults with chronic low back pain lasting over 12 weeks. Participants will train twice a week for 4 weeks. The go…

This study tests whether special balance exercises that target the inner ear (vestibular system) can help people who had a stroke walk more safely in their community and reduce their risk of falling. The study will include 40 adults who had a stroke at least 6 months ago and can …

This study looks at two common physical therapy methods—hands-on pressure to painful muscle spots and guided exercises—to see if they reduce pain and improve daily function in adults with nonspecific low back pain. About 105 participants will be randomly assigned to receive one o…

This study tests whether laser acupuncture can improve arterial stiffness in people with cardiorenal metabolic syndrome (CRMS), a condition linking heart, kidney, and metabolic problems. 35 adults with at least two related conditions (like high blood pressure, diabetes, or chroni…

This study will check if certain walking and balance tests are reliable for people who have had a stroke at least 6 months ago. Researchers will test 30 participants using a walking questionnaire, a 400-meter walk, a falls confidence scale, and a vision test. The goal is to impro…

This observational study looks at how a specific brain function called inhibitory control—the ability to stop or change actions—relates to walking adaptability in people with Parkinson's disease. About 50 participants will complete thinking tests, have brain activity recorded wit…