University Of Faisalabad

This trial compares two physical therapy approaches for tennis elbow: the Tyler Twist Technique, which uses a FlexBar for eccentric strengthening, and the Muscle Energy Technique, a manual therapy with controlled contractions and stretching. Researchers will enroll 34 adults aged…

This study tests whether an AI-guided exercise program done at home can be as good as traditional in-person physiotherapy for patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common cause of front knee pain in active adults. Adults aged 18-40 with this condition will be randomly assigned to eithe…

This study compares two supervised exercise programs—motor control retraining and close kinetic chain exercises—to see which better reduces pain, improves knee function, and strengthens a key thigh muscle in people with patellofemoral pain syndrome (pain around the kneecap). Fift…

This study tests two approaches to help people with diabetic neuropathy improve their balance. One group uses textured insoles in their shoes, while the other group does a series of quick stretches and compressions called Rood's facilitatory technique. Both groups also receive co…

This completed trial tested whether daily omega-3 fish oil supplements can help maintain healthy blood vessels in the eyes of adults with type 1 diabetes. 82 participants took either a 1000 mg omega-3 capsule or a placebo for the study, with regular eye exams to monitor retinal c…

This study tested two types of advanced glasses—lenslet spectacles and violet filter glasses—against standard single-vision lenses to see if they could slow the worsening of nearsightedness (myopia) in 90 people aged 8 to 20. Participants wore the glasses during all waking hours …

This study looked at whether adding bifocal glasses to daily atropine eye drops works better than atropine alone to slow down nearsightedness (myopia) in children. 210 kids aged 4-16 with worsening myopia took part. The main goal was to measure changes in their vision prescriptio…

This study looked at whether eating sunflower seeds every day can lower cholesterol in adults. 28 men with high cholesterol ate a set amount of sunflower seeds for 45 days. Their cholesterol levels were checked before and after. The goal is to see if sunflower seeds can be a simp…

This study tests two types of exercises to help people who get dizzy, nauseous, or have blurry vision from using computers for long hours. 46 computer users will do either head-movement or eye-movement exercises for 4 weeks. The goal is to see which exercise better reduces sympto…

This study tests two different exercise programs in 40 people with diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a condition that causes numbness and balance problems. One program uses Feldenkrais exercises, which focus on movement awareness, and the other uses task-oriented gait training, whi…

Researchers at the University of Faisalabad are testing whether a movement program called Coordinated Locomotor Training can ease pain and improve posture in adults with text neck syndrome. The program uses sprinter and skater style movement patterns to retrain muscles that suppo…

Cervical spondylosis is age-related wear and tear in the neck that can cause pain, stiffness, and weakness. This trial compares two manual therapy techniques, Gong's mobilization and Maitland mobilization, in 50 adults aged 40 to 60 with the condition. Each participant receives o…

This trial asks whether Bowen therapy or myofascial release better eases tightness and pain in the upper neck muscles of people with non-specific neck pain. About 32 adults aged 20 to 35 will receive one of the two therapies, plus standard heat and electrical stimulation. Researc…

This trial tests two different exercise programs—Cawthorne-Cooksey and Frenkel's exercises—to see which one better improves balance and quality of life in older adults aged 50 to 80 who have moderate balance problems. Participants will do their assigned exercises three times a we…

This trial compares two popular core exercise programs to see which better reduces pain and improves daily function in people with non-specific chronic low back pain. One group follows the McGill method, using exercises like curl-ups, side planks, and bird-dogs to engage deep sta…

This trial asks whether adding a mild electrical current to dry needling improves outcomes for people with neck pain caused by muscle knots, known as myofascial trigger points. Adults aged 18 to 60 with neck pain lasting at least three weeks will receive either standard dry needl…

This trial compares two exercise programs—stabilization exercises and corrective exercises—to see which better reduces pain, improves breathing, and corrects posture in office workers with upper cross syndrome. About 50 adults aged 24–40 who work long hours at computers will be r…

This trial compares two manual therapy techniques—SNAG and GONG's mobilization—for treating text neck syndrome, a condition causing neck pain and forward head posture from prolonged smartphone and computer use. About 48 final-year medical students with neck pain and poor posture …

This study tests whether graded motor imagery—a brain-based therapy involving left/right judgment, imagined movements, and mirror exercises—can relieve nerve pain and improve leg function in cancer patients with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy. Half the participants wi…

This study compares two hands-on therapy techniques—joint distraction and passive end-range overpressure—for people with knee osteoarthritis. Participants, aged 40 to 60 with moderate knee pain, receive one of the two treatments over four weeks. The goal is to see which approach …

This study tested a special exercise program called Coordinated Locomotor Training in 28 novice runners with mechanical low back pain. The program focuses on improving how the arms and legs move together while activating core muscles. Researchers compared it to standard plyometri…

This study tested two non-invasive therapies—Bowen therapy and myofascial release—for chronic mechanical neck pain in 36 bankers aged 25-40 who work at computers. The goal was to see which method better reduces pain and improves neck movement and daily function. Results will help…

This study tested whether adding gentle sensory stimulation (like light touch and tapping) to standard physical therapy could improve facial symmetry and function in people with facial palsy after a stroke. Thirty-six participants were split into two groups: one received both sen…

This study tested whether a simple relaxation exercise, called progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), could help reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with thyroid cancer. Thirty-two patients undergoing chemotherapy were randomly assigned to do either PMR plus gentle st…

This study compared two surgical closure techniques after mastectomy: the fishtail method and the waisted teardrop method. Researchers looked at cosmetic outcomes, patient satisfaction, operative time, wound healing, and complications in 100 women. The goal was to see which techn…

This study tested two stretching techniques—Post-Isometric Relaxation and Post-Facilitation Stretching—in 36 adults with piriformis syndrome, a condition that causes buttock pain and limits hip movement. Participants did the exercises three times a week for four weeks. Researcher…

This study compared Kegel and squat exercises to see which better reduces urinary incontinence and improves quality of life. Thirty women aged 30-60 with urinary incontinence did either Kegel or squat exercises for 10 minutes, three times daily, over 12 weeks. Researchers measure…