University Of Lahore

This study looked at whether Garcinia cambogia rind powder can help pre-diabetic obese adults lose weight and improve blood sugar and cholesterol levels. 90 participants took the supplement and were monitored for changes. The goal was to see if this natural ingredient could help …

This study looked at whether adding paced or diaphragmatic breathing to mat Pilates helps people with stage II hypertension. 63 adults aged 40-50 did Pilates three times a week for six weeks. Researchers measured stress, anxiety, heart and lung endurance, shortness of breath, and…

This study tested whether adding zinc and selenium to cookies could help tuberculosis patients strengthen their immune response. Researchers divided 90 adults with confirmed TB into groups to receive the fortified cookies or a standard diet. Results suggest these minerals may imp…

This pilot study tested whether muffins made with raw banana flour could help people with high blood pressure. 34 adults ate either regular muffins or muffins with 35% or 40% banana flour for 10 weeks. The banana flour groups saw improvements in weight, blood pressure, cholestero…

This study tested whether a lighter exercise method using blood flow restriction can reduce low back pain as well as heavy weightlifting in male athletes aged 18-24. Sixty-four athletes with sub-acute low back pain (lasting 4-12 weeks) were assigned to either low-load blood flow …

This study tested two simple, non-drug breathing methods to help pregnant women in their third trimester who feel short of breath. Thirty-six women were split into two groups: one did deep breathing exercises, the other used a device called an incentive spirometer. Researchers me…

This study tested two types of exercises—Otago and Frenkel's—in 40 people with Parkinson's disease aged 55-75. The goal was to strengthen key muscles that help with standing and walking, and to improve balance to reduce falls. Participants did the exercises and their muscle stren…

This study tested whether adding electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) to a 4-week cycling and strengthening program helps children with cerebral palsy improve their balance, walking, and mobility more than exercise alone. Twenty-six children aged 6 to 10 with spastic cerebral pals…

This study tested two physical therapy methods for people with lumbar radiculopathy (nerve pain in the lower back and leg). 72 adults received either dynamic stretching or a nerve-sliding technique, plus standard physiotherapy, for 6 weeks. The goal was to see which approach bett…

This study compared digital physical therapy (using an app or online guidance) with standard in-person therapy for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 40 adults aged 35-55 took part. The goal was to see which approach better reduces pain and disability, and which i…

This study looked at 74 athletes with tight hamstrings to see which therapy works better: Active Release Therapy or Positional Release Therapy. Both groups also received standard physiotherapy like heat and stretching. The goal was to find out which approach reduces pain, improve…

This study tested two types of leg exercises—clamshell and frog pump—in 92 sales workers who stand for long hours and have iliotibial band syndrome (a common cause of hip and knee pain). Both groups also received standard care like heat and stretching. The goal was to see which e…

This study tested whether a dynamic (moving) wrist splint or a static (fixed) splint better reduces wrist muscle tightness in people who had a stroke within the past 1 to 6 months. Twenty participants wore one type of splint and had their wrist spasticity measured before and afte…

This study looked at two different exercise methods—muscle energy techniques and Pilates—to see which works better for people with long-term low back pain. 72 adults aged 20 to 50 took part, doing 60-minute sessions four times a week for six weeks. Both groups reported less pain …

This study tested whether mirror therapy—a technique using visual feedback from a mirror—can reduce pain and improve movement in people with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) better than routine physical therapy alone. Fifty-two adults aged 40-65 with CRPS after a stroke took…

This study tested two physical therapy methods—Active Release Technique and PNF stretching—in 40 adults with chronic low back pain and tight hamstrings. Participants received one of the treatments over two weeks. Researchers measured flexibility and pain before and after to see w…

This study tested whether adding action observation therapy (watching videos of movements) to standard physical therapy helps people with Parkinson's disease who experience freezing of gait. 42 participants aged 50-80 with mild to moderate Parkinson's took part. The goal was to s…

This study tested two non-drug treatments—Bowen Therapy and Post-Isometric Relaxation—in 42 adults aged 18–35 with text neck syndrome (neck pain from hunching over screens). Participants received one of the therapies over six weeks, and researchers measured pain, neck movement, a…

This study tested two different manual therapy approaches for people with rotator cuff syndrome, a common cause of shoulder pain. Sixty adults aged 30-60 with shoulder pain lasting over 3 months were split into two groups. One group received the Spencer technique plus standard ph…

This study tested whether adding task-specific training to standard physical therapy helps people who had a stroke 2-6 months ago improve ankle strength and walking ability. 66 participants were split into two groups: one received both task-specific training and conventional ther…

This study tested whether a glove that delivers gentle electrical pulses can improve hand function in people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Forty adults aged 40 to 60 practiced everyday tasks like grasping and releasing objects, with half using the glove during traini…

This study looked at two treatments for ongoing low back pain in women who had a C-section 6 to 8 months earlier. 36 women aged 25-35 were split into two groups: one got therapeutic ultrasound, the other got electrical dry needling. The goal was to see which method worked better …

This study compared two physical therapy approaches for people with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of lower back and pelvic pain. 76 participants received either muscle energy techniques or sacral manipulation, plus standard care like heat and exercises, over six we…

This study tested whether a special laser treatment can reduce neck pain caused by muscle knots (trigger points). 48 adults with chronic neck pain received either standard laser, infrared laser, or a dual-frequency laser plus physical therapy twice a week for four weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether adding a special stretching and coordination technique (PNF) to strength training and kinesio taping helps people with foot drop from peroneal nerve damage. 48 adults aged 18-35 with nerve injury from trauma or compression took part. The goal was to s…