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Study aim: The objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of quadriceps muscle activation with neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with congestive heart failure. Design: Two parallel groups, double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial with pre and post-assessment. Sample size will be 54. Settings and conduct: The data will be collected from Gulab Devi Hospital, Lahore. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: • 45-60 years of age • Congestive Heart Failure patients • Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 50% predicted • Incapacitating breathlessness (Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale ≥4) • Diagnosed CHF patients Exclusion Criteria: • Neuromuscular or neurological disorders • Severe arthrosis or other musculoskeletal limitations • Implanted cardiac pacemaker • Knee osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis • Any inflammation in knee • Peripheral Neuropathy • Diagnosis of cancer • Acute exacerbation requiring hospital admission or systemic corticosteroids in the preceding 4 weeks. Intervention groups: Group A will receive Neuro Mnuscular Electrical Stimulation therapy, and Group B will undergo traditional strength training and NMES, with both groups following standardized protocols for the same duration and frequency of sessions. Main outcome variables: Maximal Voluntary Contraction (MVC) on the quadriceps muscles of patients by using a dynamometer. Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) will be assessed through echocardiography. The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE). Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be assessed by 6-min Walk Test (6MWT).
IRCTID: IRCT20191117045462N22
  1. Comparative study of the efficacy of three protocols of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), exercise ‎therapy and NMES combined with exercise therapy on pain, quadriceps muscle thickness, and physical function of patients with knee osteoarthritis: A controlled randomized trial with a three-month follow-up
  2. Comparison of effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and proprioception neuromuscular facilitation on EMG and balance in knee osteoarthritis
  3. Researching the efficacy of using Electrical Stimulation on the muscle changes caused by the immobility of the dominant leg due to ankle sprain
  4. effect of Augmented High Intensity Laser Therapy (HILT) to Electrical Stimulation (NMES) and Exercise Therapy on Muscle Strength, Pain and Function in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis Grade II and III: a randomized controlled trial
  5. Effects Of Dynamic Hug Exercise And Serratus Punch On Chest Wall Mobility, Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function Test And Strength Of Scapulothoracic Muscle In COPD
  6. The effect of hybrid knee brace on coping ability and neuromuscular parameters after acute anterior cruciate ligament tear
  7. The Effect of Whole Body Vibration on Arthrogenic Inhibition of Quadriceps Muscle after Knee Surgery
  8. Exploring the Role of Whole Body Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Weight Loss and Functional Enhancement for Individuals with Degenerative Joint Diseases of the Spine and Limited Physical Activity and High Body Mass Index
  9. Comparison of the Effects of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation and Core Training on Anabolic-Catabolic, Metabolic Hormones, and Sports Performance in Adult Man.
  10. Investigating the effect of quadriceps neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain scores, functional tests and quality of life of military personnel with partial anterior cruciate ligament tears
Study aim: To compare the effects of knack maneuver with or without diaphragmatic breathing on urinary tract symptoms and quality of life among patients of stress urinary incontinence. Design: It will be single blinded, parallel study groups and randomized clinical trial Settings and conduct: The study will be held at Arif memorial teaching hospital Lahore Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Participants which will have age 18-50 years and diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence symptoms will be added to this study while Women who are pregnant or already having previous pelvic floor training or patients taking blood pressure medications, sedatives, muscle relaxants, and diuretics and diagnosed with mental illness will excluded from this study. Intervention groups: Group A: Group A will given knack maneuver along diaphragmatic breathing. In group A, We will take diagnosed patients of stress urinary incontinence and will perform knack maneuver along diaphragmatic breathing. Group B: In group B, We will take diagnosed patients of stress urinary incontinence and will perform knack maneuver. The training program will be 2 days per week for 4 weeks. Main outcome variables: Urinary distress incontinence-6: The UDI 6 is a valid and reliable six points survey, use particularly to investigate symptoms associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction; Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7): The IIQ 7 is a seven point's questionnaire specific to UI to impact the quality of life and
IRCTID: IRCT20221205056713N4
  1. Effects of pelvic floor muscle training with vaginal cones along with The Knack manouvre on the severity of incontinence and quality of life in women with urinary stress incontinence
  2. Comparison of quality of life in women with pelvic organ prolapse before and after using pessary
  3. Extraction of Muscle Synergies to Investigate Changes in Biomechanical Parameters after the Addition of Abdominal Hypopressive Technique to Pelvic Floor Muscle Training in Women with Urinary Incontinence
  4. The effect of eight weeks of yoga training program on pelvic floor muscle strength, bladder neck descent,urinary control, urogenital hiatus diameter and urethral rotation angles in female athletes with stress urinary incontinence due to training intensity.
  5. Evaluating the effectiveness of pelvic floor biofeedback combined with autologous platelet-rich plasma injection in comparison to biofeedback as a monotherapy in rehabilitation of women with stress urinary incontinence.
  6. The comparison between Percutaneous posterior tibial nerve stimulation and Biofeedback-assisted pelvic floor muscle training on quality of life and episode of voiding in women with overactive bladder
  7. Evaluation of the efficacy of using the pelvic floor muscle training application in comparison with physiotherapy in patients with urinary incontinence
  8. Effectiveness of upper limb exercise along diaphragmatic breathing with or without lower limb exercise in covid-19 survivors
  9. Comparison of the Effects of Pelvic floor muscle training, Foot Reflexology, and Their Combination on Stress Urinary Incontinence in Women: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  10. COMBINED EFFECTS OF PELVIC FLOOR ACTIVATION EXERCISES AND BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PAIN, URINARY INCONTINENCE AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AMONG POST– CESAREAN PATIENTS
Study aim: To compare effectiveness of JANDAS Approach versus McKenzie Retraction exercises on pain, disability and quality of life among Chronic Neck Pain Patients. Design: Randomized clinical trial Settings and conduct: This study will be conducted at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Lahore Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients, 25-40 years of age suffering from neck pain duration more than 6 months will be include in this study. Exclusion criteria: Subjects with a history of severe trauma such as fracture, congenital disorder of cervical spine, spondylolisthesis, any neck tumor, myelopathy, tendinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis or having ankylosing spondylosis will be exclude from this study Intervention groups: There will be two intervention groups. Group A will be treated with JANDA,s approach and group B will be treated with McKenzie retraction exercises. Main outcome variables: NPRS questionnaire will be used to check pain severity level, while NDI will be used for neck disability and SF36 questionnaire will be used for quality of life
IRCTID: IRCT20221205056713N2
  1. Comparison of McKenzie Extension Exercise versus Mulligan Sustained Natural Apopheseal Glides on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Disability in Patients with Acute Non- Specific Low Back Pain
  2. Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation and Bruegger's Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
  3. A Comparative Study of Maitland Mobilizations and Posterior Pelvic Tilting Exercises on Sciatica
  4. Effects of Kendall exercise versus Gong’s mobilization on pain, range of motion, function and strength in text neck syndrome.
  5. EFFECTS OF PHONOPHORESIS WITH AND WITHOUT DICLOFENAC DIETHYLAMINE WITH ROUTINE PHYSICAL THERAPY ON PAIN AND RANGE OF MOTION IN PATIENTS WITH CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS
  6. Comparative Analysis on the effectiveness of Hold Relax Technique and Ischemic Compression followed by a sustained stretch in treating Myofacial Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  7. COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF MULLIGAN SUSTAINED NATURAL APOPHYSEAL GLIDES VERSUS MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON PAIN, DISABILITY AND FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC CERVICAL SPONDYLOSIS.
  8. Effects of muscle energy techniques versus corrective exercise programme on pain, range of motion and function in patients with upper cross syndrome: A randomized clinical trial.
  9. Effects of stabilization exercises with and without mobilization on frozen shoulder
  10. Effects of Muscle Energy Technique versus Bruegger’s Relief Exercise on the Forward Head Posture among the electronic gadget users.
Study aim: To determine the effects of progressive resistance exercise training on inflammatory markers, cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function in patients with RA. Design: Two parallel group , single blinded, randomized control trial with pre and post assessment Settings and conduct: Will be conducted in private hospital Ittefaq hospital Lahore Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria • Patient with RA • Patients with sedentary lifestyle (no participation in structural exercise for the preceding 6 months) • RA factor positive • Both males and females • Age between 40-65 years • Stable disease • No change in DMARDS (Methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine) Exclusion criteria. • Joint surgery (in the preceding 6 months) • Cognitive disability • Other joint diseases such as Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis • Previous history of fracture • Primary neurological disease • Comorbidity incompatible with exercise Intervention groups: ⚫ Patients will ask to perform four exercises utilising large muscle groups (eg, leg press, shoulder press, chest press and pull ups). Intensity will determine during their first resistance exercise session using an established protocol.20 They will required to complete three sets of 12–15 repetitions during each exercise session. Mode and intensity of exercise will adjust monthly. Main outcome variables: 6 minutes walk test Spirometry Blood test
IRCTID: IRCT20191117045462N18
  1. Effectiveness of Aerobic, Resistance, and Combined Training on Hypertension Patients: A randomized Controlled Trial
  2. EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE EXERCISES WITH AND WITHOUT PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON ARM AND LEG DYNAMIC STRENGTH OF AMATEUR BODYBUILDERS.
  3. Effects of home based aerobic exercises on cardiorespiratory fitness, Heart rate and Rating of perceive exertion in university students.
  4. The effect of Respiratory muscles resistance training and Specific respiratory muscle training on physical and pulmonary function in patient with asthma.
  5. Comparison of the acute response of some inflammatory markers to circular resistance training in fasting in the morning and evening in obese men
  6. Effects of Resistance Training Versus Endurance Training on Hyperlipidemia, Uric Acid and Glucose levels In Patients with Metabolic Syndrome: a randomized clinical trial
  7. Comparison the effectiveness of a 6 months home-based aerobic High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance exercises on glycemic and metabolic control of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and identification of disease related microRNAs
  8. Clinical trial of comparison of methotrexate versus hydroxychloroquine on disease activity index in patients with lichen planopilaris
  9. Effects of aerobic dance exercise intensity on body composition, cholesterol, glucose, and cardiovascular fitness in sedentary rural obese black African women
  10. Effects of calisthenics exercise versus circuit training on pulmonary function, Cardiorespiratory fitness and chest expansion in chronic stroke patients
Study aim: To evaluate the effects of Hand arm bimanual intensive therapy including lower extremities (HABIT-ILE), in pre-school children with CP on functional parameters Design: Randomized controlled trial Settings and conduct: Hospitals of Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Both male and female Children will be considered Diagnosed children of Spastic Cerebral Palsy CP Child of Grade 3 and 4 aged between 3 to 6 years (corrected age if preterm birth), capable of following instructions and completing all necessary tests according to their Exclusion Limb fracture Uncontrolled epilepsy With any other congenital disease (e.g. Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism etc.) Botulinum toxin injections or orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months. Have severe visual or cognitive impairments that could interfere with treatment/testing. Parents are unable/unwilling to provide consent for their child’s participation Intervention groups: Group A Interventional group consist of 25 participants will receive Early Hand arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (E-HABIT-ILE), while Group B will receive treatment through a Conventional Physical therapy. Both interventions will be given for 3 hours per day in hospital by dividing the both groups into sub groups Main outcome variables: 1. Five classification levels of the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS) 2. Modified ACTIVLIM-CP Questionnaire 3. Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Questionnaire (PEDI-CAT)
IRCTID: IRCT20220930056062N5
  1. Comparison of Upper-Lower extremity Intensive Functional Training (U-LIFT) with Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training-Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) to improve Global Functional Performance in Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy.
  2. Effects of hand arm bimanual intensive therapy with and without action observation training on upper extremity motor functions in children with spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
  3. Effect of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy along with conventional therapy and conventional therapy alone on upper extremity spasticity in children with Cerebral Palsy.
  4. The Effectiveness of HABIT-ILE Training on Participation in Activities of Daily Living and Occupational Performance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
  5. A Triple blinded, Parallel Randomized clinical trial Phase II&III of 3 Times Intrathecal Injections of an Umbilical Cord-Derived Mesenchymal Stromal Cell Product “WhartoCell” in Children with Cerebral Palsy
  6. A Randomized Clinical Trial Phase I&II of 3 Times Intratechal Injections of Umbilical Cord Derived Mesenchymal cells in Children with Spastic Cerebral Palsy 2-14 years old in comparison with control group
  7. Effects of routine physical therapy with and without kinesio taping on postural control in spastic diaplegic Cerebral pasly children
  8. EFFECTS OF 8 WEEKS FUNCTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN POSTURE CONTROL AND FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY IN SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIC CEREBERAL PALSY
  9. Studying the effect of using biofeedback based on processing of electrical muscle activity and mechanical stimulation of hand skin mechanoreceptors on hand function in children with cerebral palsy of the torso
  10. Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy in Weight-Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing positions for Upper and Lower Extremities on Balance and Function in Cerebral Palsy children.
Study aim: To compare the effects of Spencer muscle energy techniques and Bowen therapy on pain, Range of motion and disability in patients with Adhesive capsulitis. Design: Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel assignment of 32 participants to two groups equally. Settings and conduct: The study will be conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind in it. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Both male and female patients between age of 40 - 60 years. Patients with positive capsular pattern. Patients experiencing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the affected shoulder. Patients who have not undergone shoulder surgery or received corticosteroid injections in the past three months. Exclusion Criteria: Patients with a history of shoulder fractures, dislocations, or other significant shoulder injuries. Patients with fracture in and around shoulder. Patients with any neurological disorder Intervention groups: Group A: Spencer muscle energy technique Group B: Bowen Therapy Main outcome variables: Pain measured by numeric pain rating scale ROM measured by universal goniometer Disability measured by shoulder pain and disability index Questionnaire
IRCTID: IRCT20220701055331N3
Study aim: To compare the effect of conventional physiotherapy with and without hold- relax PNF Exercises on knee torque and motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy. Design: single-blind randomized controlled trial Settings and conduct: Ambulatory patients of cerebral palsy having GMFC of 1 and 2 in the rehabilitation department of Rehab Care School for Special Children Lahore fulfill the inclusion criteria of the study. The assessor was not aware of the treatment given to either group. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: 8-16 years old cognitive children with spastic cerebral palsy having Knee flexor and extensors grade 3 and above according to manual muscle testing. Intervention groups: hold- relax peripheral neuromuscular facilitation technique along with conventional physical therapy. The exercise program included: o Dynamic stretching utilizing the principles of hold relax peripheral neuromuscular facilitation. Keeping the knee straight, the patient was asked to lift the leg for 7 seconds while the therapist held the leg from moving. The muscles were relaxed for 2 seconds while holding the new position. The process was repeated five times and the whole set was done 66 times with a 2-minute rest between each set. o Conventional static stretching was done at the start of the protocol for 5 minutes. Main outcome variables: • knee torque. • motor function • functional capability • spasticity
IRCTID: IRCT20240530061952N1
  1. Effects Of Spider Cage Therapy On Motor Control Of Hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy Children
  2. The effect of 8 weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises on some physical and motor fitness indicators in children with spastic hemiplegia cerebral palsy aged 10 to 12 years in Qazvin
  3. Effect of circuit training on some physiological factors, lower leg muscle activity, gross motor function and activity daily living on spastic cerebral palsy children
  4. Comparison the effect of oral motor stimulations on feeding function in the children with spastic cerebral palsy by medical and family centered approach
  5. Effects of Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching vs joint mobilization for improving joint mobility and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis. A randomize controlled trail
  6. Comparative effects of calisthenic exercises and isometric exercises on pain, balance and functional disability in diabetic patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
  7. The effectiveness of psycho motor rehabilitation (Dohsa-hou) on the gross motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy (4-12 years)
  8. Effectiveness of stretching exercises with whole body vibration on range of motion of lower extremity in spastic cerebral palsy children 4 to14 years
  9. EFFECTIVENESS OF PNF STRETCHING WITH OR WITHOUT VOODOO FLOSS BAND ON HAMSTRING FLEXIBILITY IN PATIENTS WITH NON-SPECIFIC CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN
  10. Design and Clinical Evaluation of a Novel Therapeutic Exercise Device for Reducing Plantar Flexor Spasticity in Children with Hemiparetic Cerebral Palsy
Study aim: To determine significant effectiveness of teach back training intervention with breathing exercises including diaphragmatic breathing , pursed lip breathing and effective cough to improve the pulmonary functions in COPD patients. Design: Randomized Control Trial with parallel groups , Single blinded with pre and post treatment readings Settings and conduct: Fatima Memorial Hospital, Jinnah Hospital And Services Hospital Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Age from 18 to 75 years old ,Male and Female, Diagnosed COPD with FEV1/FVC ratio <70% ,Lack of cognitive impairment ,Ability to attend training session, Clinical diagnosis of COPD confirmed by smoking history Exclusion Criteria: Long Term Bed Rest, Inability To Perform 6-minute Walk Test, Malignancy, Cardiovascular disease (Angina, MI),Stroke, Immunocompromised conditions, Cardiac and pulmonary surgical History Intervention groups: Interventional Group(A):Teach Back training with breathing exercises along with Conventional treatment and educational session protocols among COPD patients. Control Group(B):Breathing Exercises with Conventional Training among COPD patients Main outcome variables: Pulmonary Function Assessment using Digital Spirometry and Borg Dyspnea Scale
IRCTID: IRCT20191117045462N25
  1. Comparison of rib cage mobilization and diaphragmatic breathing on lung function in patients with COPD
  2. Comparison of the effect of diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing exercises on sleep quality of older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  3. The effect of respiratory and peripheral muscles training on pulmonary and physiological performance in COVID-19 patient
  4. An Investigation into the Combined Effects of Diaphragmatic and Pursed-Lip Breathing Exercises on the Quality of Life of Patients with Asthma
  5. Comparison of two methods of routine breathing exercises (pursed lip breathing and diaphragmatic breathing) and the simultaneous use of routine breathing and breathing-stretching exercises on respiratory indicators (oxygen saturation percentage and carbon dioxide pressure), disease severity and exercise capacity in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease
  6. Comparative effects of Diaphragmatic Stretch technique and Manual Release Technique on Diaphragmatic Excursion and pulmonary function testing in COPD patients.
  7. The effect of aerobic exercises on antioxidant indices of pulmonary hypertension (PH) patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
  8. Determinate quality of sleep in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease before and after Breathing Exercise training compared to cases without intervention
  9. Investigating the improvement in activity of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease following pulmonary rehabilitation based on mMRC and 6mwt
  10. Effects Of Dynamic Hug Exercise And Serratus Punch On Chest Wall Mobility, Dyspnea, Pulmonary Function Test And Strength Of Scapulothoracic Muscle In COPD
Study aim: To evaluate if pilates exercises have significant effects than neck-stabilization exercises in treating chronic neck pain, sleep disturbance as well as decreasing kinesiophobia in non-specific chronic neck pain patients Design: Sixty participants will be randomly allocated into 2 groups , thirty in each group via computerized random number generator. Group 1 will receive neck stabilization exercises and Group 2 will receive Pilates exercises . The interventions will be given for 8 weeks Settings and conduct: Sample will be selected through Convenient sampling technique from physiotherapy department of Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Physical therapy department of DHQ Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: • Both gender • Age 18-45 years . • Recurrent history of neck pain from 3 months. • Intensity of pain greater than or equal to 5/10 on numerical pain rating scale. Exclusion criteria: • History of cervical spine injury or surgery • History of neck trauma , spinal deformity . • History of specific neck pain such as fibromyalgia , Rheumatological diseases • History of neck-pain secondary to other conditions including neoplasm, any neurological or vascular disease • History of radiculopathy • History of Degenerative arthritis of cervical spine • History of osteoporosis • History of low back pain Intervention groups: Sixty participants will be randomly allocated into 2 groups , thirty in each group via computerized random number generator. Group 1 will receive neck stabilization exercises and Group 2 will receive Pilates exercises . The interventions will be given for 8 weeks Main outcome variables: Numerical pain rating scale, Insomnia severity index and Tampas scale of kinesiophobia will be used for pre and post assessment
IRCTID: IRCT20220930056062N7
  1. COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF UPPER THORACIC SPINE MOBILIZATION WITH MOBILITY EXERCISES AND UPPER CERVICAL SPINE MOBILIZATION WITH STABILIZATION EXERCISES IN MECHANICAL NECK PAIN
  2. Effects of adding core stability exercises to neck stability exercises and Mulligan's spinal mobilization technique on pain, range of motion and neck disability index in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain.
  3. Comparison of physical exercises with physical exercises and psychological exercises on pain, range of motion, lower extremity strength. Quality of life and Kinesiophobia in the elderly with chronic back pain
  4. Adding Mindfulness Feldenkrais Exercises to Dynamic Neuromuscular Stability (DNS) Exercises on Pain, Activity of Selected Muscles, Postural Control and Dual Tasks Performance in Elderly with Chronic Low Back Pain
  5. Effectiveness of Mckenzie neck exercise and conventional physical therapy in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain: A randomized controlled trial
  6. Comparing The Effect of Pilates, Yoga and Taichi Exercises on Proprioception, Range of Motion, Kinesiophobia, Pain and Quality of Life in men Above 50 Years Old with Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain.
  7. Effectiveness of pilates exercises with breathing re-education on pain, endurance, sleep and disability in working women with chronic non specific neck pain.
  8. Rocabado exercises vs. Myofascial Release: Comparative effects in patients with Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction
  9. Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation and Bruegger's Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
  10. Comparison the effects of cervical mobilization techniques and neck stabilization exercises on cross-section of neck deep flexor muscles and position sense in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain
Study aim: The comparative effects of progressive resistance exercise and task-specific training in Ischemic stroke patients. Design: Randomized control trial with participants divided into two group progressive resistance exercises and task specific training with 52 sample size. Settings and conduct: Trial is conducted in the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital with assesser is blinded and physiotherapist is not blinded Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: • Both male and female • Age between 40 and 70 years • First event of ischemic stroke • A Mini- Mental Status Examination score more than and equal to 24 • No facial palsy and receptive aphasia • No prior thoracic or abdominal surgery • Subjects able to sit for 30 secs without using upper extremities for support • Stable patients Exclusion Criteria: • Other disorders such as blindness, deafness, amputation of lower or upper limb, cerebellar stroke • Impaired cognition or other severe medical condition • Patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms; unstable chronic disease; life-incapacitating cardiac disease, severe balance impairment; psychiatric illness. • Musculoskeletal problems in the pelvis or spine • Sensory involvement Intervention groups: Both groups will receive interventions for 12 weeks, 2 times/week with routine physical therapy for 20 mins before every session. The first intervention group received Progressive Resistance Training for 12 weeks with increased repetitions after every two weeks. The second intervention group received Task Specific Training for 12 weeks with different task after every two weeks Main outcome variables: Reflex activity, Volitional Movement Within Synergies, Volitional Movement Mixing Synergies, Volitional Movement With little or no Synergies, Normal Reflex Activity, Coordination/speed, Sensation, Passive joint motion, Joint Pain
IRCTID: IRCT20240609062063N1
  1. Effectiveness of modified constraint induced movement therapy with trunk restraint versus bobath approach on motor function and activities of daily livings in hemiplegic upper extremity after stroke
  2. effect of virtual reality on mobility in stroke in comparison with task oriented training P: Stroke I: Virtual reality training O= mobility C- task oriented training
  3. The effect of the combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Task- Oriented Training on Electroencephalographic Biomarkers and involved upper limb motor function in hemiparesis post stroke
  4. Effects of blood flow restriction training and routine physical therapy on clinical outcomes in patients with lateral epicondylitis
  5. Investigation the effectiveness of adding transcranial direct current stimulation to resistance exercise on function, quality of life, and movement smoothness of the upper limbs in individuals with stroke
  6. Effect of Virtual Reality combined with modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy based upper limb training on chronic stroke survivors
  7. Effect of specific exercise training using virtual reality on upper extremity function of stroke patients
  8. The Effect of 6 Weeks Resistance Training and Combined Resistance Training with Pulsed Electromagnetic Stimulation on bone biomarkers and Balance in Severe Haemophilia A with Osteoporosis
  9. Comparison of the effect of alternative or continuous exercise on brain biomarkers and neurological scores in patients with ischemic stroke
  10. Effects of progressive resistance training program of wrist extensors and supinators on pain, strength and function in athletes with chronic tennis elbow
Study aim: To compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique versus kinesiotaping on mobility, pain kinesiophobia in information technology professionals with ergonomic related low back pain. Design: A concealed, randomized, blinded, sham controlled clinical trial with a parallel group design of 30 patients enrolled. Settings and conduct: • The University of Faisalabad • Superior University Faisalabad Campus Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Both male and female patients of low back pain with the age of 20-40 years was selected after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria Intervention groups: 1: muscle energy technique 2: kinesiotaping Main outcome variables: Pain Mobility Kinesiophobia
IRCTID: IRCT20240610062080N1
Study aim: Objectives of current study are to compare effects by Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Non-specific Low Back Pain to reduce pain, gain range and overcome disability in female with iliopsoas tightness. Design: Randomised, Parallel, single blinded, Randomised Control Trial. Settings and conduct: Out patient Department of Physical therapy unit in Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Patient was blinded of two different treatment protocols given in separate groups. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Female, Aged 20-50, having, Non-specific low back pain for past one month with Thomas test positive having Numeric Pain Rating Scale > 3, Hip Extension Range of Motion >10, Oswestry Disability Index Mild disability (5-34) will be included in study. Patients having carcinomas/tumors, spinal trauma history, anatomical deformities, Open wounds, Severe Osteoporosis, Numeric Pain Rating Scale > 8, Hip Extension Range of Motion > 40 (Hypermobility), Oswestry Disability Index score > 34, Past surgical history of thoracic or lower spine, Infections, Acute Inflammations, Unbearable sharp pain at joints, Wear and tear to soft tissues were excluded from the study Intervention groups: two intervention groups, Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation receiving a baseline treatment of Hot pack and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to Low Back along with their assigned treatment protocol. Muscle Energy Technique group was treated with Post isometric Relaxation technique on iliopsoas muscle to treat tightness of this muscle, bilaterally. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation group received Hold-Relax D1 Flexion-Extension pattern on Iliopsoas muscle bilaterally. Main outcome variables: Pain, Hip extension Range of Motion bilaterally and Oswestry Disability Index
IRCTID: IRCT20240504061646N1
Study aim: The aim of the study was to compare the effect of myofascial release therapy (MFR), and the post-isometric relaxation (PIR) in pain reduction, improving the elbow range of motion (ROM), and strengthening the muscles in the individuals with post-traumatic elbow stiffness. Design: A Randomized clinical trial, blinded with a parallel group design of 34 patients enrolled between March 2024 and May 2024 at Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Settings and conduct: Allied Hospital Faisalabad. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria Age ranging from 15 to 50 years old . • Pain (NPRS score from 3-7). • Stiff elbow . • After 6 weeks of surgery(9). • Restricted ROM: subjects with limited active range of motion A(ROM) . • Both male & female patients. • Participants willing for the enrollment in the study. Exclusion Criteria • Open wound . • ROM not improved after 2nd session . • Acute infection to the elbow region. • Cervical radiculopathy & any other upper limb dysfunction. • Neurological impairments. • Pregnant females . Intervention groups: In Group A, the treatment includes Maitland Mobilization to enhance joint movement, Myofascial Release Therapy to relieve muscle tension and the application of ice to reduce inflammation and pain. In contrast, Group B's approach incorporates Maitland Mobilization as well, but instead of Myofascial Release Therapy, it utilizes Post-Isometric Relaxation to reduce muscle spasms and improve flexibility, followed by ice application. Main outcome variables: Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess pain, Goniometer for the measurement of range of elbow and Liverpool Elbow Score for functional assessment will be used to collect the data
IRCTID: IRCT20240528061931N1
Study aim: To determine the effect of dialysate temperature on adequacy of hemodialysis Design: A two arm, parallel group, randomized trial to be carried out on minimum 50 patients at a single center. Randomization will be computerized with concealment using opaque envelopes. Settings and conduct: This trial would be conducted at Dialysis Unit of Pak Emirates Military Hospital. Patients would be selected by non-probability convenience sampling. Randomization would be through computer generated sequences and would be concealed in opaque envelopes. Patients would undergo haemodialysis with dialysate temperature at 37.0 or 36.0 degree Celsius. They would be blinded to the treatment strategy. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients on maintenance haemodialysis for at least 3 months; Use of arteriovenous fistula Exclusion criteria: Acute kidney injury; History of intradialytic hypotension during last one month; Shortening of haemodialysis session for any reason; Interruption in haemodialysis session for more than 5 minutes; Patients known to have central venous stenosis; Uncooperative patients; Lack of consent Intervention groups: Intervention group 1: Dialysate Temperature 37.0 degree Celsius. Patients in this group would have the dialysate temperature set at 37.0 degree Celsius when the machine is being setup for a dialysis session and maintained throughout the 4 hours session. Intervention group 2: Dialysate Temperature 36.0 degree Celsius. Patients in this group would have the dialysate temperature set at 36.0 degree Celsius when the machine is being setup for a dialysis session and maintained throughout the 4 hours session. Ultrafiltration would be done to the usual dry weight. All sessions would be carried out on Fresenius F4008 haemodialysis machines. Main outcome variables: Urea reduction ratios; online Kt/V (as measured by Online Clearance Monitoring)
IRCTID: IRCT20240511061739N1
Study aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of nutritional counselling on the quality of life of patients who have undergone Sleeve Gastrectomy. Design: Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was performed utilized a simple random sampling using lottery method. The study compared the quality of life of post-op patients that have undergone sleeve gastrectomy and who received nutritional counselling with those who did not receive any counselling. Settings and conduct: The study was conducted in the General Surgery Department at Ammar Medical Complex Lahore and had a duration of 6 months. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The study's inclusion criteria included male and female patients aged between 18 to 60 years who have undergone bariatric surgery within 6 months, with no prior bariatric surgery, fractures or limb issues, and no coexisting diseases that affect limb function. This criteria helped in reducing confounding variables Exclusion criteria: Patients under the age of 18 or older than 60, those with a history of bariatric surgery that lasted longer than six months, those with limb fractures, pregnant women with a history of bariatric surgery, those taking antidepressants, and those who refused to adhere to the study's protocol were all excluded from the study. These requirements helped to accurately represent the study's target group and to reduce any potential confounding variables that might have had a detrimental impact on the study's findings. Intervention groups: A crucial component of sleeve gastrectomy is nutritional counselling, which assists patients in adjusting to dietary changes and achieving the best possible results in terms of weight loss and health Main outcome variables: effectiveness of nutritional counselling
IRCTID: IRCT20240415061496N2
  1. Effectiveness of nutritional counselling among post-op Mini-gastric Bypass patients in terms of Quality of life.
  2. Investigating the effect of regular physical activities on the abundance of some selected SCFA-producing bacteria in the intestines of obese people after gastric bariatric surgery
  3. Combined and Individual Effects of Ursodeoxycholic Acid (UDCA) and Atorvastatin on Gallstone Prevention After Bariatric Surgery: a 2^2 factorial triple-blinded randomised controlled trial
  4. Investigating the Effectiveness of Synbiotic Supplements on Micronutrient Status after Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery
  5. Evaluating the Effectiveness of Concomitant Cruroplasty with Sleeve Gasterectomy for Preventing De-novo Gastric Reflux after Sleeve in Patients with Severe Obesity in Comparison to Control Group Who Will Recieve The Only Sleeve Gasterectomy
  6. Comparison of Short-term and Long-term Outcomes of Sleeve Gastrectomy With and Without Omentoplasty
  7. The Effect of Staple Line Reinforcement on Leakage and Bleeding Rates Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Multi-Center Study
  8. The Impact of Education Based on Orem’s Theory on Self-Care Behaviors and Quality of Life in Patients Following Bariatric Surgery
  9. Investigating the effect of glutamine supplementation on the Rectus Femoris and Vastus Intermedius mascles thinckness in patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
  10. Evaluation of nutritional status and mental health of patients before and after the bariatric surgery with three operational methods.
Study aim: To compare the effects of post isometric relaxation and bruegger’s exercises on pain, Range of motion and disability in patients with mechanical neck pain . Design: It will Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel group design. 24 Participants will be allocated to two groups equally by random computer number generator Settings and conduct: It will be conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Both male and female patients age ranged from 20-40 years and suffering from Mechanical neck pain for at least three months Exclusion criteria: any orthopedic or neurological condition surgery in the cervical spine or shoulder Patients having Inflammation, malignancy and metabolic disorder will be excluded Patients with neck pain radiating into arms and upper extremity will be excluded from this study Neck pain associated with headache and facial pain, recent surgery, Vertebrobasiliar insufficiency (VBI) positive will be exclusion criteria: History of recent trauma and fractures of cervical spine will be excluded Intervention groups: Group A: Post isometric relaxation: Total 20 sessions will be given to each patient in 4 weeks with 3 sessions per week Group B: Bruegger’s exercise: Total 20 sessions will be given to each patient in 4 weeks with 3 sessions per week Baseline Treatment: Baseline treatment will be given as common treatment to both groups. It include Hot pack for 10-15 minutes Main outcome variables: Pain: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) ROM: Universal Goniometer Disability: Neck Disability Index (NDI)
IRCTID: IRCT20220701055331N2
  1. Effects of Muscle energy Technique versus Bruegger's Relief Exercise on the Forward Head Posture among the electronic gadget users -A Pilot study
  2. Comparative effects of Post Isometric Relaxation and Strain Counterstrain Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional Activities among individuals with Gastrocnemius Tightness
  3. Comparative Effects of Strain Counterstain and Post-Isometric Relaxation Techniques on Pain, Range of motion and Functional Disability in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome
  4. Effect of Graston technique versus Ischemic compression in students who developed neck pain during distance learning in COVID-19: A randomize clinical trial
  5. Effectiveness of JANDAS approach Versus McKenzie retraction exercises on pain, disability and quality of life among chronic neck pain patients
  6. Comparing the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (hold relax) and muscle energy technique (post isometric relaxation) in non-specific neck pain.
  7. COMPARATIVE EFFECT OF UPPER THORACIC SPINE MOBILIZATION WITH MOBILITY EXERCISES AND UPPER CERVICAL SPINE MOBILIZATION WITH STABILIZATION EXERCISES IN MECHANICAL NECK PAIN
  8. Effects of Muscle Energy Technique with and without Bowen Therapy on pain and function in Text Neck Syndrome
  9. MECHNICAL CERVICAL TRACTION WITH AND WITHOUT SNAGS ON PAIN, FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS WITH MECHANICAL NECK PAIN
  10. Effectiveness of Alexander technique combined with Mulligan technique in the management of non-specific neck pain: A single blind randomized controlled trial
Study aim: To Compare the effects of post isometric relaxation and strain-counterstrain technique on pain, Range of motion and functional activities among individuals with gastrocnemius tightness. Design: Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel assignment of 44 participants to two groups equally. Settings and conduct: The study will be conducted at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: Participants from age group of 18-40 who present with gastrocnemius tightness. Patients with positive silfverskiold test. Exclusion Criteria: Systemic disease causing musculoskeletal issue. Any other type of connection tissue disorder. With history of neurological disorder. Having recent lower limb or spine fracture causing change in gait pattern. Intervention groups: Group A: Participants of group A received exercise post isometric relaxation exercise, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Group B: Participants of group B received strain-counterstain technique, 3 times a week for 4 weeks. Main outcome variables: Pain: The intensity of pain will be measured by the numeric pain rating scale [NPRS]. Range of motion: ROM will be measured using a Universal Goniometer. Functional activities: Functional activities will be examined by foot functional index.
IRCTID: IRCT20220701055331N4
  1. Comparative Effects of Strain Counterstain and Post-Isometric Relaxation Techniques on Pain, Range of motion and Functional Disability in Patients with Upper Cross Syndrome
  2. Effects of Post Isometric Relaxation and Bruegger's Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
  3. Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique And Strain-Counterstrain In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
  4. Effects of post isometric relaxation technique on pain, range of motion and quality of life in patients with gastrocnemius trigger points
  5. Comparative effect of post Isometric Relaxation and Active Release Technique of calf muscles in young females
  6. Comparative effects of nerve mobilization and active release technique on pain range of motion and disability in carpel tunnel syndrome patients among pregnant women.
  7. Comparative Effects of Graston Tool and Post Isometric Relaxation on Hamstring Tightness in Young Healthy Women
  8. Comparing the Effects of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Muscle Energy Technique on Improving Range of Motion and Reducing Pain in Patients with Gastrocnemius and Soleus Muscle Tightness A Randomized Clinical Trail
  9. Effects of Strain counterstrain technique with and without dry needling on pain, range of motion, functional disability and quality of life in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  10. COMBINED EFFECTS OF PELVIC FLOOR ACTIVATION EXERCISES AND BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUE ON PAIN, URINARY INCONTINENCE AND FUNCTIONAL ABILITY AMONG POST– CESAREAN PATIENTS
Study aim: To determine the effects of clubbell and plyometric exercises on shoulder pain, range of motion and performance in bowlers Design: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Settings and conduct: 1. Pakistan Sports Board 2. Aleem Dar Cricket Academy 3. Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Academy Participants/Inclusion and
IRCTID: IRCT20250505065604N1
  1. COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF BALLISTIC SIX PLYOMETRICS VERSUS SHOULDER OPEN KINETIC CHAIN EXERCISES ON UPPER LIMB STRENGTH, HYPERTROPHY AND BOWLING SPEED IN MEDIUM FAST BOWLERS
  2. COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF GASTROCNEMIUS MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE AND STRAIN COUNTERSTRAIN ON GAIT OF FAST BOWLERS WITH GASTROCNEMIUS TRIGGER POINTS
  3. Comparative effects of balance training and resisted plyometric training on agility and jump height among cricket fast bowlers
  4. Effects of Pectoralis minor stretch with and without Myofascial release on pain, range of motion and functional performance in Tennis players with Sub-acromial impingement
  5. The Effect of Eight Weeks of Upper Extremity Performance-Based Injury Prevention Exercises on Glenohumeral Joint Range of Motion and Functional Stability in Male Volleyball Players
  6. The effects of prevention exercises programme on upper limb performance and shoulder joint range of motion in female volleyball players
  7. Effects of Alfredson and Silbernagel exercise therapy on pain, range of motion, and muscle performance among athletes with Achilles tendinopathy.
  8. Effects of eccentric exercises with and without Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, Range of motion and function in cricketers with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
  9. EFFECTS OF RESISTANCE EXERCISES WITH AND WITHOUT PLYOMETRIC TRAINING ON ARM AND LEG DYNAMIC STRENGTH OF AMATEUR BODYBUILDERS.
  10. Evaluation of Passive Shoulder Abduction With and Without Traction in People Who Suffering Shoulder Pain with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
Study aim: The aim of the study is to find the compare the effects of electrical stimulation with and without motor re-learning programme on spasticity and upper limb function in stroke patients Design: Two arm parallel group randomized trial , single blind , of 62 stroke patients Settings and conduct: Sir Ganga Ram Hospital Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria was as follows: • Aged between 25-65 years • Both Male and females • Stroke Onset ≥3 months • Ischemia Stroke • Patients with limb spasticity equal to 2 or less than 2 on modified Ashworth scale • Patients with English reading and writing skills Exclusion Criteria: • Patients with visual and auditory defects • Patients with severe shoulder or wrist pain • Patients with upper limb fractures/dislocations • Contraindication to Electrical stimulation such as skin allergy Intervention groups: Both groups will receive electrical stimulation for 15 minutes with hot pack and the Stretching of muscles will be performed at the end. The sessions will be last 60 minutes five days a week for an 8-week period. Electrical stimulation will be used to stimulate flexion and extension of wrist and elbow. In Group A participants will receive electrical stimulation with motor relearning programme which consist of 4 steps as Step 1: Analysis of Task Step 2: Practice of missing component Step 3: Practice of Task Step 4: Transference of training In Group B Electrical stimulation without motor re-learning programme will be given. This protocol will be as including different exercises like Wrist flexion and extension, Finger flexion and extension, Forearm supination and pronation, tapping table top with all fingers, Opening of all fingers and Counting with fingers. These exercises which can be performed for 5-10 repetitions depending on patient's capacity. Main outcome variables: Spasticity Upper limb function neurological function
IRCTID: IRCT20240914063038N1
  1. Effect of Virtual Reality combined with modified Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy based upper limb training on chronic stroke survivors
  2. The effects of forearm selective cutaneous anesthesia combined with active sensory re-education on sensory motor function of upper limb in chronic stroke survivors: a prelimi
  3. Evaluation of the effect of adding direct transcranial stimulation (tDCS) of Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex to primary motor cortex on spasticity and improvement of upper limb motor function in patients with chronic stroke: A double-blind controlled clinical trial
  4. Effectiveness of modified constraint induced movement therapy with trunk restraint versus bobath approach on motor function and activities of daily livings in hemiplegic upper extremity after stroke
  5. Comparison of the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with and without dry needling on wrist flexors spasticity, motor function and motor neuron excitability in patients with chronic stroke
  6. The effect of the combined Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation with Task- Oriented Training on Electroencephalographic Biomarkers and involved upper limb motor function in hemiparesis post stroke
  7. Comparison of Mirror Therapy and Motor Relearning program in improving the motor function of patients with stroke.
  8. Investigate the effect of fluoxetine and Citalopram on motor performance after stroke in acute stroke patients
  9. Comparison of modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) and mirror therapy (MT) in addition to neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on upper extremity function of chronic stroke patients.
  10. Effect of dry needling technique on clinical, sonographic and biomechanical parameters of spastic upper extremity muscles in patients with chronic ischemic stroke
Study aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of lower limb strength training and aerobic exercises in combination with lifestyle modification on strength, aerobic fitness and quality of life in patients with type II diabetes Design: Parallel group randomized clinical trial and Randomization will be achieved through computer generated random allocation software. Settings and conduct: District Head Quarter (DHQ) teaching Hospital Faisalabad, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Gojra, AL Barkat Hospital Gojra, Hajra Tufail Hospital, Gojra. Patients and outcome assessor will be blinded. It will be assessor and participant who will be blinded about the type of intervention. Treatment will be given by principal /investigator. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Both male and female patients, Age: 40 to 60 years, Patient with diabetes type II diagnosed by physician Exclusion criteria: Unsafe blood pressure, Mental retardation, Any recent surgery (cardiac, musculoskeletal and neurological) ,Fracture ,Limb amputation and joint replacement ,Central nervous system dysfunction (stroke, Parkinson disease) Intervention groups: The intervention group will include lower limb strength training, aerobic exercises, and a lifestyle modification program. Session duration will be 45 minutes, thrice a week, and 24 sessions over 8 weeks. The interventions of the control group will include lower limb strength training, aerobic exercises, and unguided lifestyle instructions. Session duration will be 45 minutes, thrice a week and 24 sessions over 8 weeks. Main outcome variables: Strength, Aerobic fitness, Quality of life
IRCTID: IRCT20230216057434N7
  1. Effect of concurrent resistance and aerobic training on salivary levels of pro-inflammatory and hormonal factors, sleep quality and quality of life in postmenopausal women with breast cancer
  2. Comparison between the different type of corrective exercises along with Diet on Anterior Pelvic Tilt in obesity Impacting Low Back Pain Patients
  3. The effect of locomotor training and aerobic exercise on balance, fear of falling, and lower limb strength in elderly women locomotive syndrome
  4. Evaluation the Effect of 8 Weeks Respiratory Muscle Training on Respiratory Capacity, Functional Capacity and Quality of Life on Subjects with Mild to Moderate Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis
  5. Comparison the effectiveness of a 6 months home-based aerobic High-intensity interval training (HIIT) and resistance exercises on glycemic and metabolic control of adolescents with type 1 diabetes mellitus and identification of disease related microRNAs
  6. The Effect of Traditional and Embodied Cognition Training Methods on Aerobics Exercise Learning and Improvement of Fitness Factors in Female Students
  7. Effects of Concurrent Training Order on Physical Fitness, Functional Capacity, serum concentrations of Myostatin and Follistatin in Postmenopausal Females.
  8. Comparative effects of Baduanjin exercises and Burn 2 Learn program on Physical and Mental performance among Teenagers.
  9. Effects of comprehensive muscle endurance training with and without Fitness training program on muscle strength, endurance and Quality of life in post COVID-19 patients
  10. Effect of 6-week strength-balance training under virtual reality environment on the co-contraction of lower limb muscles and center of pressure sway during limit of stability, curve tracking and turning in women with primary osteoporosis
and conduct: Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Islamabad. Physiotherapy department. Participants
IRCTID: IRCT20211022052835N7
: The data was collected from Volleyball athletes in Pakistan Sports Board, Lahore. Participants
IRCTID: IRCT20210811052138N3
  1. Effects of eccentric exercises with and without Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, Range of motion and function in cricketers with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
  2. The Effect of Eight Weeks of Upper Extremity Performance-Based Injury Prevention Exercises on Glenohumeral Joint Range of Motion and Functional Stability in Male Volleyball Players
  3. Effect of Selected Exercises on strength, Glenohumeral Rotation range of Motion and Scapular Position in female volleyball Players with Scapular Dyskinesis
  4. Comparative effectiveness of Myofascial Release Therapy and Post Isometric Relaxation in post-traumatic Elbow stiffness
  5. Comparison the effects of 5-week myofascial self-release and massage therapy in women with myofascial pain syndrome of Trapezius muscle: clinical trials
  6. Effects of Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and myofascial release (MFR) in alleviating post-surgical elbow stiffness
  7. Effects of Pectoralis minor stretch with and without Myofascial release on pain, range of motion and functional performance in Tennis players with Sub-acromial impingement
  8. Comparative Effects Of Post Isometric Relaxation Technique And Strain-Counterstrain In Patients With Piriformis Syndrome
  9. Comparison of Muscle Energy Technique and Fascial Distortion Model in patients with shoulder joint limited mobility
  10. Evaluation of the effect of sensorimotor training on volleyball skills and shoulder girdle posture and proprioception of men's volleyball players with scapular Dyskinesis
Study aim: The aims are to compare the effectiveness of butler’s neural mobilization with SNAG mulligan’s mobilization to manage pain, disability and SLR ranges associated with subacute and chronic LBP Design: Single blind, parallel assigned, multicentered, randomized clinical trial will be conducted on 52 participants (2 groups with 26 each) with diagnosed LBP disc herniation Settings and conduct: Allied hospital and ProHealth rehab and medical center Participants are kept anonymous for conducting the single blind trails Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Low back pain diagnosed with non-contained disc herniation with radiation to lower extremity of age 35-55 year of both genders, having pain from 6 weeks, patients who are not on analgesics, unilateral SLR is positive in between 35 and 70 degrees will be included. Patients of cauda equina, saddle anesthesia, bowel and bladder symptoms, cancer, infection or inflammatory disease, bladder, kidney, uterus issues, injury, other severe medical or psychiatric illness pregnancy, history of any recent surgery, spinal surgery or artificial disc and LBP due to fracture, spine structural deformities like scoliosis, spinal fusion or osseous stenosis, patients on any other medical or therapeutic intervention within last 3 months, patient who are unable to participate in study due to any abnormality or refusal for consent will be excluded. Intervention groups: Group A: Baseline treatment will be TENS and hot pack, and then butler neural mobilization will be applied. Group B: Baseline treatment will be same as group A and then SNAG mullligan mobilization will be applied. Main outcome variables: Low back pain and disability Straight leg raise
IRCTID: IRCT20210813052161N1
  1. The comparative effects of Butler’s neural tissue mobilization and Mulligan’s bent leg raise in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy.
  2. The effect of Mulligan`s SNAG with conventional Physical Therapy Treatment on Pain, Disability, Kinematic and Coordination Between Lumbar Spine and Hip Joint during sit to stand and vice versa in People with Lumbar Discopathy.
  3. Comparison of the effect of mulligan SNAG and Maitland mobilization techniques on the kinematic parameters of Lumbo-pelvic during stand to sit and sit to stand in athletes with Non- specific chronic low back pain
  4. Effectiveness of Shacklock’s Neural Mobilization for Acute & Sub-acute Lumbar Disc Prolapsed.
  5. Comparison of immediate effects following postro-anterior mobilization technique and Mulligan sustained natural apophyseal glide on chronic nonspecific low back pain
  6. Comparison of Acupuncture and High Intensity Laser Therapy on Pain, Quality of Life and Disability of Patients with Disc Herniation in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain, a Randomized Control Study
  7. Spinal manipulation in the treatment of patients with MRI-confirmed lumbar disc herniation who had sacroiliac joint hypomobility: a quasi-experimental study
  8. EFFECTS OF GRASTON INSTRUMENT SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION IN PATIENTS WITH SCIATIC NERVE ENTRAPMENT
  9. Comparison of Muscle Energy technique and Mobilization with Movement to reduce pain and improve functional status in subjects with anterior innominate iliosacral dysfunction
  10. A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Ozone Injection with Two Doses and Oxygen Injection on Pain and Physical Function of Patients with Radicular Low back pain: A Controlled Randomized Trial with A six-Month Follow –up
Study aim: To evaluate the combined effect of Kinesio tape and MWM on lateral ankle sprain. Design: Randomized clinical design Settings and conduct: The study will done on patients of the acute, the sub acute stage of grade I, II lateral ankle sprain and patients will selected from Al-Fateh Sports Complex Faisalabad and DHQ hospital Faisalabad. participants after fullfilling the inclusion and exclusion creteria participants will selected for study and then divided into two groups. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: • Unilateral lateral ankle sprain, Grade II and grade I lateral ankle sprain (Kim, et al., 2018),Positive anterior drawer test (Kim, et al., 2018), Positive talar tilt test, Age of patient 15 to 30 years, Both male and female (b) Exclusion criteria: • Fracture in distal end of tibia and fibula (Kim, et al., 2018). Open wound at ankle joint (Hudson, et al., 2017). Sprain more than 72 hours.Patients having loss of ankle function by <5 degree (Shin, et al., 2020). Sensory loss at the ankle due to neurological issue (Kim, et al., 2018). Patients having skin diseases,Grade III ankle sprain. Intervention groups: . Then patients will randomly assigned in the two groups, Experimental group (group A) and the control (group B). The Experimental group receives 3 sets of 10 MWM repetitions in one treatment session and 30 sec of rest in each set and KT tapping 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks. Control B received KT tapping 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post intervention patients conditions will assess by the NRS, DPA- scale and the PSFS scale. Main outcome variables: NRS Numeric rating scale for pain. Patient specific functional scale (PSFS) for functional activity status.3 Disablement in physically active scale (DPA scale):This scale is used to gather data about disablement in four dimensions impairment,
IRCTID: IRCT20210825052283N1
Study aim: To determine the effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treatment of cervical pain in patients with trigger point of upper trapezius muscle. Design: Single Blind , parallel , Randomized Controlled Trial Settings and conduct: This Randomized Controlled Trial ,Double Blind ,Parallel study will be conducted at University of Lahore Teaching Hospital Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion : Patients diagnosed with active upper trapezius trigger point. •Both Male and female •Age ranges from 18 to 55 Exclusion : Participants having contraindications for LASER e.g. Pregnancy, Tumors, Implants, Pacemaker, •Past History of fracture of shoulder joint or cervical spine •Whiplash injury •Comorbid medical diagnosis e.g. osteoarthritis •Psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia or substance abuse) •Irritable skin around the area of treatment Intervention groups: Patients of group-A will receive conventional physical therapy along with low level laser therapy ( LLLT with Omega Class IIIB Laser therapy unit with pen probe.) While patients of group B, will receive conventional physical therapy only. Main outcome variables: Neck pain , Neck Range of Motion and Neck Disability Indexes
IRCTID: IRCT20210409050912N1
  1. The effect of low level laser therapy on myofacial trigger points of cervical muscles in patients with cervicogenic headache.
  2. Short Term Effects of Low versus High Power Lasers on Soreness following Dry Needling at Neck Myofascial Pain Syndrome induced by Active Trigger Points of Upper Trapezius Muscle.
  3. A comparison between muscle energy technique with low-level laser in reducing neck and shoulder pain and disability in subjects with trapezius and levator scapula myofascial trigger points
  4. Effects of integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique on upper trapezius trigger points in patients with non specific neck pain: a randomized controlled trail
  5. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Radial Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy Versus High Intensity Laser Therapy in Patients With Myofascial Pain Syndrome of Upper Trapezius Muscle
  6. Effect of Polarized Low-Level Laser on Treatment of Myofascial Trigger Points of the Trapezius Muscles
  7. Comparison of shock-wave Therapy and Low level laser on treatment of the Myofascial Trigger Points of Trapezius Muscles: A Randomized single-blind Clinical Trial
  8. The Effects of Laser Acupuncture on Myofascial Pain Syndrome-a Randomised Controlled Trial on Female Subjects
  9. Comparative effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique and Active Release Technique on Pain, Range of Motion, and Neck Disability in Patients with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Trigger Points; A Randomized Clinical Trial
  10. Comparison of Effects of Dry needling and High Power Laser Therapy on Clinical Signs in Females with Upper Trapezoid Muscle Active Trigger Points (a Single-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial)
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