Riphah International University

This study compares two types of neck exercises for young adults with forward head posture (a "text neck" position). 74 university students will be split into two groups: one doing neck-strengthening exercises, the other doing motor-learning training. Both groups will exercise th…

This study looks at whether the Klapp Method, a type of exercise, can improve posture, neck angle, and daily disability in people with Upper Cross Syndrome (a condition causing rounded shoulders and forward head posture). Forty adults aged 18 to 40 with poor posture will be treat…

This study compares adding electrical dry needling to standard physical therapy versus physical therapy alone for people with knee osteoarthritis. About 44 adults aged 40-60 with moderate to severe knee pain will receive treatment for 6 weeks. Researchers will measure changes in …

This study compares two exercise programs—Otago and Beat It—to see which better improves balance, walking, and quality of life in 32 adults with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Participants must have type 2 diabetes and mild to moderate balance issues. The goal is to find a safe,…

This study tests whether balance training done at home via video calls works as well as in-person sessions for postmenopausal women with osteoporosis. About 60 women aged 50-70 with low bone density and balance issues will take part. Both groups do the same exercises, but one gro…

This study tests a new type of physical therapy using augmented reality (AR) to help people who have had a stroke improve their balance and ability to move. The therapy, called AR-FIT, uses special glasses to add digital objects into the real world during exercises. Researchers w…

This study tests whether combining AI-guided brain stimulation (tDCS) with hand-arm training can improve motor skills in 15 children aged 6-17 with unilateral spastic cerebral palsy. The treatment aims to boost the brain's ability to control movement without drugs or surgery. It …

This study tests whether adding thinking tasks to arm and hand exercises helps stroke survivors recover better than standard therapy alone. Twenty adults aged 40-70 with mild to moderate arm weakness will be split into two groups and trained for eight weeks. Researchers will meas…

This study compares two exercise programs—qigong (a gentle movement practice) and Otago (a standard balance and strength program)—in 44 adults with type 2 diabetes and nerve damage in their feet. The goal is to see which one better improves agility, balance, walking, and quality …

This study tests whether a special e-care protocol can shorten hospital stays and prevent breathing problems in people who have had coronary artery bypass surgery. About 42 adults over age 45 with stable circulation will take part. Researchers will check for lung complications da…

This study tests two types of exercise programs—Modified Otago Exercises and Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization Exercises—in 36 older adults with type 2 diabetes and nerve damage in their feet. The goal is to see which program better improves balance and the ability to perform d…

This study tests a type of physical therapy called neuromuscular re-education for people with cervical radiculopathy (pinched nerve in the neck causing arm pain). Researchers will compare it to standard therapy in 52 adults aged 30-50. The goal is to see if it improves pain, neck…

This study compares two breathing devices—the Breather and the incentive spirometer—to see which better reduces breathlessness, improves lung function, and boosts quality of life in people with mild to moderate COPD. Eighty adults aged 45 to 65 will use one of the devices and be …

This study will test a training program that combines eye exercises with balance and posture training to help people with a weak inner ear (vestibular hypofunction). The goal is to see if it can reduce dizziness, motion sickness, and improve quality of life. About 32 adults aged …

This study tests whether low-load exercise combined with blood flow restriction cuffs can reduce pain, improve hamstring strength, and lessen disability in people with chronic low back pain. About 44 adults aged 18-45 with pain lasting over 12 weeks will participate. The goal is …

This study tests whether a home-based rehab program, delivered via phone or video, can reduce pain and improve neck and upper back movement in people with myofascial pain syndrome. 36 adults aged 18-35 with active rhomboid trigger points will be randomly assigned to receive tele-…

This study will compare two types of exercise—elliptical training and Swiss ball aerobics—to see which one better helps people recover after heart bypass surgery. Thirty-two adults aged 40 to 60 who had surgery 2 to 6 weeks ago will exercise three times a week for 6 to 8 weeks. R…

This study looks at two different training programs for children aged 7-10 who have trouble with motor coordination (Developmental Coordination Disorder). One program uses obstacle courses, the other uses specific movement tasks. Over 9 weeks, researchers will see which approach …

This study looks at whether combining Frenkel exercises (repetitive movements to improve coordination) with electrical muscle stimulation (gentle electrical pulses that make muscles contract) can help stroke patients aged 50-65 improve their balance, coordination, and body awaren…

This study tests whether a soft robotic glove can improve hand function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy better than standard physical therapy. Seventy children aged 7 to 15 will receive either robotic or conventional therapy for 8 weeks. Researchers will measure hand d…

This study looks at whether a type of physical therapy called global postural reeducation can improve pain, stress, and sleep in housewives aged 25-40 who have had low back pain for more than 3 months. The therapy focuses on correcting posture and movement patterns rather than ju…

This study tests whether replacing sitting time with light activity helps people recover after heart surgery. Twenty-four adults aged 50-80 will be split into two groups: one gets advice to move more, the other gets usual care. Researchers will measure lung function, quality of l…

This study looks at two types of therapy—mindful movement (slow, controlled exercises) and game-based training (fun, interactive activities)—to see which helps children aged 9-11 with developmental delays improve their motor skills, balance, and walking. About 36 kids will take p…

This study looks at whether adding a muscle relaxation technique to eccentric exercises helps people with tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) feel less pain and have better grip strength. About 66 adults with subacute or chronic tennis elbow will be split into three groups: one …

This study compares two blood flow restriction training methods—band tissue flossing and traditional cuff—to see which better reduces pain, improves movement, and strengthens muscles in people with knee osteoarthritis. 46 participants aged 40-60 with mild to moderate knee OA will…

This study looks at whether playing with marbles can help children in grades 1-3 improve their hand grip strength and handwriting skills. About 46 kids will be split into two groups: one will play with marbles in one-on-one sessions, and the other will have regular free play. Res…

This study looks at whether adding exercise training to a standard chest therapy (a vibrating vest) can improve cough, mucus clearance, and exercise ability in people with cystic fibrosis. About 24 participants will either get the vest plus exercise or the vest alone for 8 weeks.…

This study compares two types of physical therapy—one in water and one on land—to see which better reduces pain and improves daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 66 adults aged 40 to 65 who have had knee osteoarthritis for at least a year. Pa…

This study compares two exercise programs—high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and moderate-intensity continuous training (MICT)—to see which better improves mobility, muscle strength, and quality of life in adults with type 2 diabetes. Researchers will enroll 28 participants …

This study will test two different physical therapy approaches—strategy training and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation—to see which one better helps people with Parkinson's disease improve their balance, walking, and ability to do daily tasks. About 42 adults aged 40 to 8…

This study looks at whether walking backward (retro-walking) along with core strengthening exercises can reduce pain, disability, and improve balance in people with long-term low back pain. About 42 adults aged 25-50 will be split into two groups: one does backward walking plus c…

This study tests whether adding trunk stabilization exercises to standard physical therapy can reduce knee pain and improve daily function in people with knee osteoarthritis who also have back pain (knee-spine syndrome). About 70 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee arthritis wil…

This study compares two exercise programs—neuromuscular training and resistance training—for people with chronic heart failure. Forty adults aged 40-60 will do supervised workouts for 10 weeks. Researchers will measure walking ability, fitness, and leg strength to see which appro…

This study tests two types of leg exercises (close-chain and open-chain) done with a blood flow restriction band to see which better reduces pain and improves movement in people with mild knee osteoarthritis. Forty adults aged 45-75 with grade 1 or 2 knee OA will be split into tw…

This study compares two treatments—post-facilitation stretching and dry needling—for people with chronic low back pain and tight hamstrings. About 36 adults aged 20-50 will receive one of the treatments three times a week for three weeks. The goal is to see which approach better …

This study tests if toe-spreading exercises, with or without walking on different surfaces, can improve foot arch support and jumping ability in children with autism who have flat feet. Thirty-four children aged 7 to 12 will do the exercises three times a week for eight weeks. Re…

This study looks at whether doing special exercises along with rhythmic music can improve balance, walking, and quality of life in people who have had a stroke. The researchers will work with 32 adults aged 40 to 60 who have weakness on one side of the body and trouble walking. T…

This study tests whether two different hands-on therapy methods, each paired with simple eye exercises, can help people with neck pain feel better overall. The goal is to see which approach works best for reducing eye strain, improving sleep quality, lowering stress, and easing n…

This study compares two exercise programs—Neuropilates and Otago exercises—to see which better improves balance, posture, and daily independence in people who had a stroke 6 to 18 months ago. Thirty-two adults aged 40-70 will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups and asse…

This study looks at two different exercise programs—cadence training and elliptical training—to see which one better reduces knee pain and improves leg power and endurance in cricketers with patellofemoral pain syndrome. About 48 male cricketers aged 18 to 35 will take part in a …

This study tests whether pelvic floor exercises done at home via video calls work as well as in-person sessions for postmenopausal women with urinary incontinence. About 54 women aged 45-65 will be randomly assigned to either remote or supervised training. The goal is to see if t…

This study tests whether a program that strengthens the quadriceps and calf muscles can improve walking, reduce pain, and enhance sleep in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers will enroll 52 adults aged 40-60 with moderate knee arthritis. Participants will be split into t…

This study will compare two physical therapy techniques—pelvic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and multiplanar trunk training—to see which one better improves balance and walking ability in people who have had a stroke. The study plans to enroll 48 adults who are at lea…

This study tests whether combining mild electrical muscle stimulation with circuit training exercises can improve balance, posture, and movement in children with cerebral palsy. Researchers will enroll 46 children who can follow simple instructions and have mild to moderate motor…

This study looks at whether special posture exercises or training with a wearable sensor can help mild vision problems in university students with forward head posture. 72 participants will be split into three groups to compare different training methods. The goal is to see if fi…

This study compares two taping techniques for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel pain. Researchers will see which method better reduces pain, improves ankle movement, and supports foot function. The study involves 36 adults aged 25-65 with acute or subacute plantar fasciit…

This study looks at whether Downward-Facing Dog yoga can reduce pain and improve posture in children aged 8 to 14 with non-specific low back pain. About 58 kids will do yoga sessions as a fun, engaging alternative to traditional physiotherapy. The goal is to see if this simple, l…

This study looks at whether a treatment that combines mild brain stimulation (tDCS) with virtual reality and task-oriented training can improve movement and brain function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. About 150 children aged 6-18 will be split into groups to compare t…

This study tests whether wobble board or Swiss ball exercises are better at improving balance and stability in people who have had a stroke. About 38 adults aged 40 to 60 who had a stroke more than 6 months ago will participate. The goal is to see which exercise method helps redu…

This study tests if a safe, non-invasive brain stimulation technique called tDCS can improve walking and heart function in healthy older adults living in the community. Researchers will measure walking speed, blood pressure, and heart rate variability in 36 participants before an…