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Study aim: To compare the effectiveness of functional progressive resistance exercise and eccentric muscle control on muscle strength, dynamic balance, functional ability and muscle tone in children with spastic paraplegia. Design: Parallel group randomized clinical trial and Randomization will be achieved through computer generated random allocation software. Settings and conduct: Syeda Khatoon-e-Jannat Trust Hospital and Special Education Centre, and Tanzeem-al-Lissan It will be assessor who will be blinded about the type of intervention. Treatment will be given by principal investigator. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age: 6-13 years old, Gender: both male and female children, Children who follow the verbal instructions of the therapist, GMFCS between I and III, Male children having BMI range of 13.0-20.8, Female children havingBMI range of 12.7-21.8. Exclusion criteria: Surgical procedures on hamstrings or bilateral lengthening of triceps surae. Fixed deformity of lower limb, Visual or auditory impairments. Intervention groups: Intervention group A: They will receive conventional physical therapy and functional progressive resistance exercises, which consist of sit-to-stand, half-kneeling standing, and side step-up exercises for 1-3 sets of 8–12 repetitions for 30 minutes. Exercises, repetitions, and weight will be gradually increased. Intervention group B: They will receive conventional physical therapy and eccentric muscle control exercises, which consist of stand-to-sit, standing and shifting weight anteriorly, sitting and returning to rock lying, and standing and kicking a large ball exercise for 10 sets, and each exercise will be performed five times for 30-minutes. The treatment duration for both groups will consist of three sessions per week for six weeks. Main outcome variables: Muscle Strength, Dynamic Balance, Functional Ability and Muscle Tone
IRCTID: IRCT20230216057434N8
  1. EFFECTS OF 8 WEEKS FUNCTIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN POSTURE CONTROL AND FUNCTIONAL MOBILITY IN SPASTIC HEMIPLEGIC CEREBERAL PALSY
  2. Effect 12 weeks group progressive resistance exercise with musical background on gross motor function and Participation in activity sports children with cerebral palsy of spastic
  3. Study of the effect of task-oriented exercise with altered sensory input on Activity of Daily Living in the elderly people
  4. Effect of Eight-Week Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Training With and Without Abdominal Drawing-In Maneuver (ADIM) on Balance, Pulmonary Function Indices, Motor Performance, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Incomplete Paraplegic Spinal Cord Injury
  5. Study of the effect of task – oriented training with altered sensory input on balance in the elderly people
  6. The effectiveness of balance exercises on the textured surface on somatosensory, balance and Spatio-temporal parameters of gait in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: A parallel-groups clinical study
  7. comparison of the effects of strengthening and dynamic balance exercise on dynamic balance in healthy young-old people
  8. Comparison of Strength-Balance Exercises, Virtual Reality-Based Exercises, and Combined Exercises on Neuroplasticity, Quality of Life, Balance, and Fall Risk in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
  9. Effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without equal weight bearing sit-to-stand exercise program on balance and functional independence in stroke patients
  10. The effect of combined bodyweight strength training on dynamic balance, muscle strength, functional movement stability, and fall risk in older adults in
single-centered trial was conducted in Mega NADRA office in Gujranwala, Pakistan. Participants/Inclusion
IRCTID: IRCT20260529069564N2
  1. Comparative effects of self myofascial release and instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on non-specific low back pain patients
  2. Comparative Effects of Instrumental Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Deep Transverse Friction Massage in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
  3. COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF INSTRUMENT ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION AND DEEP TRANSVERSE FRICTION MASSAGE ON SUBJECTS WITH ACHILLES TENDINOPATHY
  4. Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on trigger points of the cervical and lumbar region among sedentary individuals
  5. Effects of Instrument-Assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and myofascial release (MFR) in alleviating post-surgical elbow stiffness
  6. Comparing the Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization and Self-Stretching Techniques To Improve Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Athletes with Subacromial Impingement Syndrome
  7. Comparative effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization and deep transverse friction massage on pain and gait parameters of iliotibial band syndrome
  8. Effects of floss banding technique and Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization on Pain, Range of motion in athletes with Achilles tendinopathy
  9. Comparison of the Effectiveness of Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization Techniques with and without Routine Physical Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain Patients
  10. The comparative effects of Butler’s neural tissue mobilization and Mulligan’s bent leg raise in patients with chronic lumbar radiculopathy.
,department of Physical therapy ferozpur road Lahore Pakistan. Baseline pre-treatment measurements will be
IRCTID: IRCT20090301001722N16
  1. Evaluating the impacts of releasing the stiffness of hip adductor muscles on sacroiliac joint pain: a randomized clinical trial.
  2. The evaluation of relationship between diagnostic Gillet and Standing forward flexion tests with low back pain, abdominal muscles and other related factors in the patients who have sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  3. Investigating the Effectiveness of Adding Muscle Energy Technique to Thrust Manipulation on Pain, Disability, and Function in Patients with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
  4. Comparsion the effectiveness of Muscle Energy techniques with Manipulation in improving the pain and functional ability in Sacroiliac joint dysfunction of postpartum female
  5. Comparison of the short time effects of Thrust Manipulation and Muscle Energy Technique on movements among women with sacroiliac dysfunction
  6. Effect of manual therapy with and without shockwave therapy on lumber disc herniation in patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction
  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 sacroiliac mobilization versus high velocity low amplitude thrust manipulation on pain and functional disability in female patients with sacroiliac joint dysfunction: A randomized controlled trial
  9. The Effectiveness of Gluteus Maximus Activation and Kinesio Taping along with Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Alignment and Functional Activities in Subject with Anterior Innominate Rotation Dysfunction
  10. “Effects of muscle energy technique with and without functional task training on pain and disability in sacroiliac joint dysfunction”
Study aim: To evaluate the effects of neck acupressure with and without stretching on perceived stress related sub-acute neck pain and to evaluate the effects of neck acupressure on disability, perceived stress and range of motion of the neck. Design: Single blinded, parallel assigned, multi-centred, randomised clinical trial, quantitative study,sample size 48(2 groups each with 24 participants) with perceived stress related sub-acute neck pain assessed by pain and stress,Simple random sampling technique Settings and conduct: This study was conducted at physiotherapy department of Chatha Hospital Jaranwala. The study was completed in 4 months that included,collection and analysis of data. Participants were kept anonymous or conducted in single blind trial Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Included participants:Middle aged male and female participants,moderate score perceived stress scale score (14 or greater),with neck pain history of >30 days,complain of neck pain > 30mm on VAS,non-radiating neck pain and not undergoing psychiatry treatment ExcludedParticipants:with any diagnosed musculoskeletal disorder,Pregnant females, or participants suffering from cancer,undergone surgery in past 3 months,with neck pain history of chronic,HIV disorders, swelling, skin issues,high blood pressure,any wound or contagious disease at the acupressure points,any neurological disorder,any vascular disorders and any infectious disease were excluded from study. Intervention groups: participants were enrolled into 2 equal treatment groups, Group A (acupressure with stretching group) and Group B (acupressure alone group). Both groups with neck isometrics as baseline treatment Main outcome variables: Primary Outcome Measure The cervical pain was assessed by VAS Secondary Outcome Measure The cervical disability was measured by using the Neck Disability index and the range of motion was measured by goniometer
IRCTID: IRCT20210806052089N1
  1. EFFECT OF FUNCTIONAL EXERCISES VERSUS NECK ISOMETRICS EXERCISES IN PATIENTS WITH NON- SPECIFIC NECK PAIN
  2. Comparative Study of Cervical Traction and Positional Pain Release Phenomenon in the Management of Non Specific Neck Pain: A Randomised Clinical Trial
  3. Effect of cervical manipulation in posture related cervicogenic headache
  4. The Effect of Motor Control Training on Neck Disability Index, Proprioception and Craniovertebral Angle in Patients with Chronic Non-Specific Neck Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  5. Comparison between the effectiveness of laser therapy and graston technique on trigger points of upper trapezius
  6. Effectiveness of Alexander technique combined with Mulligan technique in the management of non-specific neck pain: A single blind randomized controlled trial
  7. Comparison the effects of Cervical Collar and Multimodal Physiotherapy on pain, disability ,range of motion and neck muscles endurance for people with acute Cervical Radiculopathy: a Randomised Controlled Trial
  8. Comparing the Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique versus Percussive Massage along with Stretching in Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  9. Comparison of the effects of ELDOA Technique and Sub-occipital Muscle Inhibition Technique on pain and disability in patients with Text Next Syndrome.
  10. The comparison of the effect of Cervical spine 5- Cervical spine 7 mobilization with median nerve neurodynamic technique on pain, neck disability index and elbow ROM in patients with cervical radiculopathy.
Study aim: The study investigate the of Comparative effects of roods ontogenic motor patterns and swiss ball stabilization exercises on primitive reflexes in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children. Design: Randomized Clinical trial , Single Blinded, Parallel group Settings and conduct: The Children Hospital & Institute of child health Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Children aged 3-10 years with a confirmed diagnosis of spastic diplegia and persistent primitive reflexes (Moro, ATNR, STNR, or Tonic Labyrinthine) are included. They must perform voluntary movements with minimal assistance, be at least 6 months post-surgery, have a stable medical regimen, follow verbal commands, and fall within GMFS levels II-IV and a Modified Ashworth Scale score of 0-2. Parental consent is required. Exclusions include cognitive impairments preventing participation, additional neurological conditions (epilepsy, severe autism), fixed contractures, recent Botox or surgery (within 6 months), uncontrolled seizures, uncooperative behavior, visual, intellectual, or hearing impairments, and other CP types or conditions affecting exercise tolerance. Intervention groups: For Group A, functional electrical stimulation (FES) was applied as a baseline treatment, followed by Rood’s Ontogenic Motor Patterns using inhibitory techniques. In Group B, FES was also administered as the baseline treatment, followed by Swiss ball stabilization exercises. Screening for primitive reflexes was conducted in both groups. Main outcome variables: Primitive Reflexes chart
IRCTID: IRCT20240306061198N4
Study aim: To determine the effects of core strengthening exercises with and without proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on balance, coordination and mobility in post stroke hemiplegic patients Design: Two arm parallel group randomised trail with single blinded outcome assessment. Settings and conduct: This study was e a single blinded study in which assessor was kept blinded.Department of Physical Therapy, The university of lahore teaching hospital Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: • Aged between 40-65 years • Both Male and females • Stroke Onset ≥3 months • Ambulatory with and without aid • Patients with berge balance scale score less than 45 Exclusion Criteria: • Patients with Cardiopulmonary disease • Patients with any type of orthopedic injury • Patients with visual and vestibular dysfunction • Patients who struggle to follow exercise instructions Intervention groups: Two groups of thirty-one stroke patients, ages forty to sixty-five, were chosen at random. Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation was applied with core strengthening exercises among Group A and only proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation were applied among Group B. Main outcome variables: 1.Balance (Berg Balance Scale) 2. Mobility (Barthel Index) 3. Coordination (Trunk Impairment Scale)
IRCTID: IRCT20241125063846N1
  1. Effects of gait training with and without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on balance and gait in chronic stroke patients.
  2. EFFECTS OF OCULOGYRATION WITH NECK PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION PATTERNS ON TRUNK STABILIZATION AND STANDING BALANCE IN SUBACUTE STROKE
  3. EFFECT OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE NEUROMUSCULAR FACILITATION PATTERNS TO IMPROVE GAIT AND BALANCE IN ACUTE SUB-ACUTE AND CHRONIC HEMIPLEGIC STROKE PATIENTS
  4. Effects of Core Muscles Strengthening Exercises With Routine Physical Therapy on Trunk Balance and Functional Mobility in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  5. Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Exercises in improving Knee Range of Motion, Functional Ability, and Balance in Total Knee Arthroplasty Patients; A Randomized Clinical Trial
  6. Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention Program Including Activity and Balance Exercises, Nutritional, Biomechanical, Pharmacological, and Psychological Components on Improving Balance in Older Adults
  7. The combined effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Exercises and mirror therapy on Balance and Pain intensity in incompelete traumatic spinal cord injury patients
  8. Comparative effects of Whole-body vibration and PNF techniques on pain,sensorimotor function and balance in diabetic peripheral neuropathy
  9. A comparative study to assess the effect of balance training with and without taping on mobility and balance in stroke patients
  10. Effectiveness of routine physical therapy with and without motor relearning program on balance and upright mobility in sub-acute stroke patients.
Study aim: The study investigate the of Comparative effects of roods ontogenic motor patterns and swiss ball stabilization exercises on trunk control, balance, motor skill and primitive reflexes in spastic diplegic cerebral palsy children. Design: Randomized Clinical trial , Single Blinded, Parallel group Settings and conduct: The Children Hospital & Institute of child health Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: • Child age with 3-10 years. • Both gender male and female. • Child able to follow verbal command. • Children with GMFS level (II, III, IV) • Children with Modified Ashworth scale (0-2) • Pediatric balance scale more than 20 score • Children who were uncooperative • Children who have visual and intellectual impairments • Use of anti-epileptic & anti-spasticity medications • CP include (Hemiplegic CP, Quadriplegic CP, Ataxic CP, Athetoid CP, Mixed CP, Hypotonic CP) • With any Hearing deficit • Sensory loss • Tumors • Children with severe mental abnormality • Any cardiac anomalies affecting exercise tolerance • Less than 4 months after undergoing orthopedic surgery • Usage of botulism toxins Injections • With any bony Malalignment • Contractures Intervention groups: Baseline Treatment with Functional Electrical Stimulation Group A Functional electrical stimulation before the treatment was done as a baseline treatment. Then, the Roods Ontogenic Motor patterns through inhibitory approaches were applied. Group B As a baseline treatment functional electrical stimulation was done. Then the Swiss ball stabilization exercises were applied. Swiss Ball Stabilization Exercises Main outcome variables: The Trunk Control Gross Motor Function Scale-88 Pediatric Berg Balance Scale Primitive Reflexes
IRCTID: IRCT20240306061198N1
& National hospital and Medical Centre Lahore Pakistan. Participant Blinding Researcher/Healthcare Provider
IRCTID: IRCT20230920059477N1
Study aim: To compare the effects of Carpal Bone mobilization with and without neurodynamic technique in chronic carpal tunnel syndrome patients Design: A randomized, single blinded, clinical trial with a parallel group design of 112 patients (divided into two groups), were selected from Physical therapy department of University of Lahore Teaching Hospital, and followed for six weeks. Settings and conduct: The data will be collected from the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital. The study population will be consisted of patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups Group A (Carpal Bones Mobilization with Neurodynamic technique) and Group B (Carpal Bones Mobilization without Neurodynamic technique). Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria will be bth gender who aged between 30-60 years with Positive Tinnel sign and reporting a Numeric Pain Rating Scale score between 4 and 7cm Exclusion Criteria will be patients with systemic pathology (i.e Hypothyroidism) , inflammatory disorder (i.e Rheumatoid arthritis) , Patients with Cervical radiculopathy , Patients with any deformity in hand or wrist , Patients who have undergone carpal tunnel treatment within the past 3 months and Pregnant Intervention groups: Experimental Group A will receive Carpal Bone Mobilization with neurodynamic Technique. The CBMT will be performed in 3 sets with 30 repetitions in each set, keeping a one minute gap between sets. The ND Technique will be performed in 2 sets of 5 minutes each with 1-minute rest between sets. It will be performed three times per week for six weeks consecutively. In Experimental Group B participants will receive Carpal Bone Mobilization without neurodynamic Technique Before apply mobilization routine physical therapy consist of heat therapy for 15 minutes will be applied. Main outcome variables: Pain Functional Status Range of Motion
IRCTID: IRCT20240724062527N1
Study aim: Primary purpose of this research to investigate the effects of the McConnell taping on pain and gait parameters with patello-femoral pain syndrome To investigate the effects of the Kinesio taping on pain and gait parameters with patello-femoral pain syndrome To compare the effects of the Kinesio taping and the McConnell taping on pain and gait parameters with the patello-femoral pain syndrome such pain, activities, gait parameters, and cadence. Design: Randomized clinical trial Settings and conduct: Study 'll be conduct in Allied Hospital, District HQ Hospital, Madinah Teaching Hospital Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: INCLUSION CRITERIA Age 20-40 Persons those are experiencing the knee pain anteriorly Pain at worst once, within the last three months in two or more movements throughout prolonged squatting, sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, running, and jumping Unilateral(one sided) PFPS BMI 20 to 32 kg Patellar apprehension test EXCLUSION CRITERIA History of subluxation moreover dislocation of the patella Surgery of Lower extremity (LE) within the last year Due to damage of neurological damage, Sensory or motor paralysis On anterior knee pain scale, score of 80 or high Meniscal injury Osteoarthritis of Knee joint old fractures in the knee region with or without internal fixation tendon pathology of patella Any deformities of lower limb Pain is referred from the area of spine Intervention groups: Both group MT group and KT group will receive McConnell taping & Kinesio taping with baseline treatment stretching, strengthening as well as patellar mobilizatio Main outcome variables: pan, activities, gait parameters and cadence
IRCTID: IRCT20230706058701N1
Study aim: To compare the effects of active and positional release technique on pain, range of motion and functional disability in cervicogenic headache patient. Design: Two arm parallel group randomized trial with blinded 4th week follow up and outcome assessment with sample size of 68 Settings and conduct: Tehsil Head Quarter hospital Shakargarh Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: • Aged between 20-50 years • Both Male and females • Individuals diagnosed with neck pain accompanied by cervicogenic headaches • Patients experiencing unilateral pain due to cervicogenic headaches • Individuals suffering from cervicogenic headaches characterized by restricted cervical range of motion Exclusion Criteria: • History of tension type headache • History of trauma to the cervical • History of Vertebrobasilar insufficiency • History of Malignancy in the cervical area • History of operative procedure done in the cervical region Intervention groups: Participants will be randomly allocated into two groups (Group A: Active Release Technique, Group B: Positional release technique). The participants of group A will be given instructions on how to carry out each exercise properly, by the Kibler squeeze to perform active release technique. The participants randomly allocated in Group B will be received the Positional release technique. in side-lying position on unaffected side. Create a score of 10 by lightly pinching or squeezing the point. Then, try changing the subject's arm posture by raising it over their heads to relax the Sternocleidomastoid muscle that are tracing, or by bending their necks so they are facing the uncomfortable side while lying on a thick cushion. For 90 seconds, this position will be retained. The subject will be returned to its original position after being released. Main outcome variables: Pain؛ Function؛ Range of Motion
IRCTID: IRCT20240724062528N1
  1. Comparative study of the effect of lumbar and cervical myofascial release on flexibility, pain and quality of life in cervicogenic headache patients
  2. The comparison effects of positional release and Active release techniques on latent trigger point in upper trapezius muscle in patient.
  3. The effect of myofascial release and joint mobilization based on diagnostic sub group, on headache index, rang of motion, thickness of upper cervical muscles and neck disability index in cervicogenic headache subjects
  4. The effect of muscle energy technique on thickness and echogenicity of capital rotator muscles and components of cervicogenic headache in cervicogenic headache subjects compared with control group: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  5. The effect of mobilization with movement technique on pain, disability and range of motion in athletes with chronic cervicogenic headache
  6. Comparison of the effect of joint mobilization and exercise on pain, range of motion and cervical motor control in patients with chronic cervicogenic headache
  7. THE EFFECTS OF FUNCTIONAL RELEASE AND POSITIONAL RELEASE TECHNIQUES ON UPPER TRAPEZIUS MYALGIA AND CERVICAL RANGE OF MOTION; “A DOUBLE BLINDED RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL”.
  8. Comparison of effect of dry needling, physiotherapy, and sham dry needling in cervicogenic headache- A randomized controlled clinical trial
  9. Effectiveness of Post Facilitation Stretch Technique versus Myofascial Release in Piriformis Syndrome; A Randomized Controlled Trial
  10. The effect of cervical trigger point management by Positional Release Therapy on the central sensitization in patients with tension type headache
will be conducted across four major maternity hospitals in Karachi, Pakistan, namely Jinnah Post
IRCTID: IRCT20241104063588N1
  1. Effectiveness of diastasis recti abdominis rehabilitation exercises on postpartum low back pain and inter-recti distance in affected women: A randomized controlled trial
  2. The Effectiveness of Eight Weeks Suspension Training exercises than Isotonic-Isometric CORE Stabilizer in the Treatment of Diastasis Recti Abdominis in Postpartum Period.
  3. Comparison of the Effects of Isolated Pelvic Floor Muscles Training, Deep Abdominal Muscles Training and Their Combination in Quality of Life of Females with Stress Urinary Incontinence.
  4. Evaluating the Role of Kinesiotaping as an Adjunct to Medication, Physiotherapy, and Exercises in on Low Back Pain: Clinical Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial
  5. Comparison of the effect of pelvic floor muscle training alone and combined with hypopressive exercises on urinary Incontinence in postpartum women.
  6. The effects of paravertebral and abdominal kinesio taping on hyperlordosis in people with lumbar hyperlodosis combined with non-specific low back pain
  7. Investigating the effects of adding radiofrequency to conventional pelvic physiotherapy in postpartum urinary incontinence, compared to conventional pelvic physiotherapy alone, on clinical symptoms and MRI findings, a Randomized Clinical Trail
  8. The Effects of Combination of Dry Needling and Kinesio Taping on Clinical Symptoms and Neurocognitive Parameters in Patients with Upper Trapezius Trigger Points
  9. Comparative Effects of McConnell Taping and Kinesio Taping on Pain and Gait Parameters in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  10. "Assessing the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping in Enhancing Conventional Therapies for Chronic Neck Pain - A Randomized Controlled Trial"
Study aim: This study aim to determine the combined effect of Active cycle Breathing Technique with Respiratory Muscle Stretching on dyspnea related kinesiophobia in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Design: The design of this study is Randomized, parallel Clinical Trial. Randomization is done by lottery method. In this method, the researcher gives each participant of the trial a number. Researchers draw numbers from the box randomly to allocate participants in two groups Settings and conduct: This study is conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital and Gulab Devi Chest Hospital. In this trial participants are blinded through concealment to avoid biasness Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Patients diagnosed with moderate-to-severe COPD clinical stability (no changes in medication during the last month), no supplemental O2 dependence Exclusion criteria: Presence of comorbidities affecting ambulation/activity (e.g., severe cardiac or neurological disorders, cancer, musculoskeletal problems) history of cognitive disorders Intervention groups: Group A: Active Cycle Breathing Exercise Group B: Active Cycle Breathing Exercise + Respiratory Stretching Exercise (Pectoralis Major, Pectoralis Minor, Upper Trapezius, Scalene, Sternocleidomastoid, Intercostal and anterior serratus) Main outcome variables: • Tampa Scale (Kinesiophobia) To evaluate kinesiophobia, the Tampa Scale (Kinesiophobia) is used, which consist of 17 items rated on a 4-point Likert scale: “strongly disagree (1 point),” “disagree (2 points),” “agree (3 points),” and “strongly agree (4 points).” For questions 4, 8, 12, and 16, the scores are reversed. Total scores range from 17 to 68 points, with higher scores indicating a stronger degree of Kinesiophobia. TSK’s internal consistency, retest reliability, and validity have already been confirmed.
IRCTID: IRCT20220604055072N1
Study aim: -To determine role of both treatment techniques to improve Global Functional Performance. -To determine the comparative balance improvement among the participants of both groups. -To determine the efficacy of the treatment techniques to improve functions of both upper and lower limb. Secondary Objective: -To assess the “Quality of Life” among participants of both groups. Design: Randomized Control Trial (RCT) Double blind study. Study groups: U-LIFT and HABIT-ILE . Phase: N.A Sample size:30, Randomization: Simple random sampling technique is used by sealed envelop method. The study is double blinded as participants/caregivers and outcome assessors are blinded. Study center: Multi study centers. Settings and conduct: The Children Complex Multan and CMH, Multan. All caregivers will be informed about the study and will sign written informed consent before interventions. Simple random sampling technique will be used by sealed envelop method. Study is double blinded as participants/caregivers and outcome assessors are blinded. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: •Diagnosed hemiplegic Cerebral Palsy •Age 5-18 •Gross Motor Function Classification System score II-III • Manual Ability Classification System score II-IV •Ability to follow any 2-step instruction. Exclusion Criteria: •Cognitive Delay •Modified Ashworth score greater than 3 •Uncontrolled epilepsy •Any recent orthopedic surgery •Botulinum toxin injections within last 6 months •Visual or auditory impairments •Open wounds Intervention groups: There are 2 interventional groups; Group A and B. Group A :Upper-Lower Extremity Functional Training (U-LIFT) group; Group B: Hand-Arm Bimanual Intensive Training- Including Lower Extremities (HABIT-ILE) group. Main outcome variables: • ACTIVLIM-CP (Activity Limitations for Patients with Cerebral Palsy) • 1-Min Walk test • Pediatric Balance Scale • The Box and Block Test .
IRCTID: IRCT20211022052835N5
Study aim: My study aim is to assess the effectiveness of Graston technique with taping on the treatment of chronic plantar heel pain, foot function and foot health related quality of life of chronic plantar fasciitis patients. Design: Randomized, parallel groups, single blinded, randomized controlled trial Settings and conduct: Medina Teaching Hospital, participants will be blinded so that they can not know either they will be in intervention group or in control group Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria  Patients will be diagnose with chronic plantar fasciitis and Pain started before more than 6 weeks and less than 6 months  Both gender age of 20 to 45 years were included  Pain on first steps of walking out of bed in the morning or after prolonged standing, or sitting  Pain located at the anterio- medial surface of heel or mid-foot and presence of an everted calcaneus greater than or equal to 2 Exclusion criteria No Previous history of severe vascular disease, cancer, joint disease, neurological disorders related to lower limb of affected side and pathological calcaneal spur  Ankle and foot fracture or surgery before 6 months and stress fracture before 8 months  Plantar having fascia release surgery done within 3 month back  Diabetics and altered skin sensation or foot dermal conditions  Who are already taking physical therapy treatment or any other treatment during 30 days of participation  Pregnant female  Who refuse to participate in the study Intervention groups: There will be one treatment group and one control group. 30 participants will include by randomization into treatment group and control group. 15 individuals will include into the treatment group which will GT group, 15 individuals will include into the control group which will control group randomly. Main outcome variables: plantar heel pain, Foot function and General foot health
IRCTID: IRCT20210111050005N1
  1. Effect of Kaltenborn joint mobilization along with Graston technique on pain and gait in patients with plantar fasciitis
  2. Comparing the Effects of Integrated Neuromuscular Inhibition Technique versus Percussive Massage along with Stretching in Plantar Fasciitis: A Randomized Clinical Trial
  3. Comparative Effectiveness Of Ultrasound-Guided Dextrose injection And Radial Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy For The Treatment Of Chronic Plantar Fasciitis
  4. Comparative effects of foam roller and J-stroke myofascial release in patients with plantar fasciitis
  5. COMPARATIVE EFFECTS OF GRASTON TECHNIQUE AND MUSCLE ENERGY TECHNIQUE ON PAIN AND TEMPOROSAPTIAL GAIT PARAMETERS IN PATIENTS WITH PLANTAR FASCIITIS
  6. Comparison of trigger points Dry needling and Shockwave therapy on pain, function and quality of life in patients with chronic plantar fasciitis
  7. Comparative Effectiveness of the Customized poly-propylene Semi-rigid Insole and Prefabricated Silicone Heel Pad in Pain Reduction and Functional Improvement of Patients with Plantar Fasciitis, A Clinical Trial Study.
  8. Comparison of autologous blood transfusion with methylprednisolone injection in the treatment of patients with plantar fasciitis
  9. Ultrasound-guided Prolotherapy, Oxygen-ozone and corticosteroid injection for the treatment of plantar fasciitis: A randomized, double-blind, multi-center study.
  10. Comparison of ultrasound guided injection of botulinum toxin at the origin of plantar fasciitis with injection of botulinum toxin by Babcock method in the treatment of plantar fasciitis
Study aim: To explore effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in addition to routine physical therapy on pain, range of motion and postural alignment in patients with temporomandibular joint disorders. Design: Parallel, 58 Sample size, Randomized Controlled Trial, single blinded Settings and conduct: Trial will be conducted in Physiotherapy department of Punjab Social Security Health Management Company Hospital. Assessor will be completely blind about outcomes. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Age 20-50 year individuals, Having temporomandibular joint disorders with abnormal neck alignment, Pre-diagnosed patients referred by dentist and orthotics. Exclusion criteria: Systemic or local pathology like infectious or vascular disease of orofacial region Patient using another form of treatment for temporomandibular disorders Patient using functional appliances H/o frequent open dislocation Cervical radiculopathies Rheumatoid arthritis Osteoarthritis of temporomandibular joint peripheral nerve injury Intervention groups: Group A (control) will follow routine physiotherapy (icing\ ultrasound\TENS and stretching\strengthening) and group B (intervention) will follow proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation(PNF) program with routine physiotherapy. Both groups will follow 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks and home exercises for 2 weeks. Pain, Range of motion and Postural assessment will be conducted on 1st, 6th and 12th week.The PNF program will compose of a total of 8 therapeutic exercises. Contract relax, Combination of isotonic, Stabilizing reversals, and Rhythmic stabilization techniques will be used for elongation of upper cervical extensors, strengthening of infra-hyoid muscles, Increase stability and mobility of mandible in corrected posture of neck. Main outcome variables: Pain , Range of motion, Impairment of body structure and body function test.
IRCTID: IRCT20210704051785N1
  1. The effect of adding Temporomandibular joint manual therapy to routine physiotherapy on the improvement of patients with non-specific chronic neck pain
  2. Comparison of effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and proprioception neuromuscular facilitation on EMG and balance in knee osteoarthritis
  3. Effects of eccentric exercises with and without Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on pain, Range of motion and function in cricketers with Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit
  4. Comparing the immediate effect of active stretching versus self-myofascial release on iliotibial band flexibility and functional activity in semi elite athletes
  5. Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Stretching with and without Scapular Mobilization in Frozen Shoulder.
  6. PNF with mime therapy and sensory exercises in patients with bell's palsy
  7. Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation and stabilization exercises on cross sectional area of deep flexor muscles in chronic non-specific neck pain
  8. Effectiveness of temporomandibular joint mobilization with & without neck strengthening exercises on patients with anterior disc displacement with reduction of temporomandibular joint
  9. Comparison of the effect of cervical proprioceptive exercises in addition to conventional physiotherapy with isolated conventional physiotherapy on relative proprioceptive weighting of the cervical spine and postural control in chronic non-specific neck pain individuals.
  10. Comparative effects of calisthenic exercises and isometric exercises on pain, balance and functional disability in diabetic patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Study aim: Primary aim of this study is to evaluate kinesio taping (KT) in addition to routine physical therapy (RPT) on balance, gait and quality in Parkinson’s disease (PD) patients. Secondary aim, evaluate effectiveness of KT on motor symptoms, freezing of gait and activities of daily livings in PD. This study also investigate the immediate effects of KT on balance and gait in PD patients. Design: Parallel group, double blind, randomized controlled trial, enrolled between March 2019 and July 2019, and followed for 3 months Settings and conduct: University Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Clinic, University of Lahore. Participant, outcome assessor and data analyser blinded. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Patients are eligible if they had diagnosis of PD according to UK Brain Bank criteria, modified Hoehn & Yahr Stage 2.5-3, MDS-UPDRS III subscore for “gait” and “postural stability” is ≥ 1. Stable dose of levodopa for last 4 weeks. They are excluded if they score Mini Mental State Examination < 24/30. Patient had deep brain stimulation surgery. Fixed vertebral deformities. Have severe cardiovascular or pulmonary problems. Intervention groups: In RPT, stretching, strengthening exercises, balance exercises; aerobic exercises, treadmill training were also given. In intervention group KT along with RPT given. KT was applied in a tailored manner for each patient, on two regions, back and leg. On back, 2 strips were applied along the dorsal lumbar spinal tract between the T1 and L5 vertebrae spinous processes, bilaterally. While adding 1 other vertical strip on the lumbar region (quadratus lumborum muscle) opposite to the flexed side. On both legs, KT was attached to the skin on the course of tibialis anterior muscle. Main outcome variables: GAITRite Platinum system (GaitRite, CIR system Inc., USA, 2008). Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire 39 (PDQ-39) Berg Balance Scale MDS-UPDRS III
IRCTID: IRCT20191216045759N1
  1. Clinical Evaluation of Vibrotactile Coordinated Reset Stimulation in Motor and Non-motor Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
  2. Evaluating the Role of Kinesiotaping as an Adjunct to Medication, Physiotherapy, and Exercises in on Low Back Pain: Clinical Outcomes from a Randomized Controlled Trial
  3. Comparative Effects of McConnell Taping and Kinesio Taping on Pain and Gait Parameters in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  4. Study of the effectiveness of polyphenol rich extract of licorice as an adjunct therapy on improving symptoms of patients with Parkinson disease
  5. Effects of Core Muscles Strengthening Exercises With Routine Physical Therapy on Trunk Balance and Functional Mobility in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  6. Comparison of the effect of Pilates exercises and unstable support surface balance exercises on parameters of gait cycle and falling risk in patients with Parkinson’s disease
  7. Immediate effect of hip abductor muscles kinesio taping on static and dynamic balance before and after muscular fatigue induction in elderly people
  8. Effects of Visceral Manipulation combined with Kinesio Taping on Diastasis Recti, Pain Intensity, Stress Incontinence, Pelvic Floor Strength, and Overall Wellness in Postpartum Women
  9. The effect of motor control exercises versus back muscle endurance training with kinesio taping on the balance indices in patients with nonspecific chronic low back pain
  10. The effectiveness of curcumin nanomicelles on quality of life, severity of illness, fatigue and sleep quality in Parkinson's patients
Study aim: The objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of combined treatment with triamcinolone acetonide and I/L plus tacrolimus versus tacrolimus alone in young patients with AA ,the study aims to compare clinical outcomes ,including symptoms resolution,improvement in hair fall & patient satisfaction between the two treatment regimens. Design: Community-based ,parallel group .non blind ,randomized controlled trial. Settings and conduct: This study will be conducted on patients presenting in dermatology OPD fulfilling the inclusion criteria and study is not blinded. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria for the study are diagnosed cases of alopecia areata,patient age between 12-50 years of either sex,those willing to provide informed consent. Patient diagnosed with alopecia areata. Exclusion Criteria include ,patient having SALT score < 50 at baseline. Non-consenting patient. Patient with autoimmune diseases. Pregnant women. Patient's on immunosuppression therapy. Intervention groups: All patient will be randomly divided into 2 groups by using sequentially numbered opaque envelop. Patient in group A will receive intralesional triamcinolone Acetonide with topical tacrolimus 0.1% while group B will receive topical tacrolimus 0.1%. In group A, intralesional triamcinolone Acetonide 10mg will be given every 3 weeks along with topical tacrolimus 0.1% twice a day for 12 weeks. In group B, topical tacrolimus 0.1% will be advise twice a day for 12 weeks. Main outcome variables: Final outcome efficacy will be evaluated after 12 weeks of treatment by using SALT score as per criteria mentioned in operational definition. All the findings confounding variables such as age, gender, residence and duration of hair loss will be noted in a predesigned performa.Efficacy in intralesional triamcinolone Acetonide with tacrolimus groups was higher as compared to tacrolimus alone (53.33% vs 30%).
IRCTID: IRCT20250308064975N1
  1. Comparative study of the effectiveness of fractional CO2 laser with topical triamcinolone acetonide versus intralesional triamcinolone acetonide injection in the treatment of patients with alopecia areata
  2. Evaluation of the efficacy and side effects of intralesional methotrexate injection in comparison with intralesional triamcinolone acetonide in patients with alopecia areata in patients referred to Razi Hospital in 2021-2022
  3. A single-blind clinical trial pilot study of the efficacy and safety of microneedle skin patch carrying triamcinolone in the treatment of alopecia areata compared to local injection of triamcinolone with a needle
  4. comparison of the effect of combined intralesional Triamcinolone with topical Bimatoprost versus intralesional Triamcinolone or topical Bimatoprost in the treatment of alopecia areata
  5. Evaluation of the efficacy and side effects of topical diphencyprone with or without topical anthralin in patients with moderate to severe alopecia areata referring to Razi Hospital Diphencyprone Clinic, 2018- 2019.
  6. Title : Clinical evaluation of the effect of the combination of herbal cream containing Rosmarinus officinalis, , Malva sylvestris, Foeniculum vulgare extract and Oenothera biennis and Bitter Almond Oil for treatment of hair loos on patients with Areata Alopecia
  7. Comparison of the effect of topical betamethasone, topical betamethasone with cryotherapy, topical betamethasone with cryotherapy and oral antihistamines on hair regrowth in alopecia areata patients
  8. Efficacy of Oral Tofacitinib and Oral Prednisolone in moderate to severe Alopecia Areata - A comparative study
  9. Evaluation of efficacy of combined topical Bimatoprost and Fractionated carbon dioxide laser versus Bimatoprost alone in treatment of alopecia areata patients
  10. Evaluation and comparison of the efficacy and safety of two regimens of diphencyclopropenone (applying different concentrations to identify the effective concentration vs. traditional method) in the treatment of alopecia areata in patients referred to Razi Hospital, 1398-1399.
Study aim: • To compare the effects of Mulligan and Maitland mobilization to decrease pain and improve Range of Motion among patients having Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain. • To find out either Mulligan or Maitland mobilization is effective to eliminate kinesiophobia among patients due to Chronic Non Specific Low Back Pain. Design: A Single Blinded Randomized Clinical Trial was conducted. Settings and conduct: Subjects were recruiting from Outdoor Patient Department of; • District Headquarter Nankana Sahib • Alkarim Hospital Nankana Sahib Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: inculsion criteria: • Both gender (Male /Female) with the age 20-40. • Patient having low back pain with duration of at least 4 months. • At least moderate pain according to NPRS. • Minimum flexion of lumbar was 37±12° (23). • Minimum extension of lumbar was 14±4° (23). • Minimum kinesiophobia was 40±4 exclusion criteria: • Diagnosed with specific disease of LBP (arthritis, SIJ pain, and osteoporosis) • Recent fracture or history of fracture • Osteoporosis • Pregnancy or C-section 6 months ago • Previous hip or back surgery or fracture less than half year prior Intervention groups: Group A basically a Mulligan group and Group B was a Maitland group. Group A (Mulligan group), apply Hot Pack first for 10 minutes to warm while the patient lies in a comfortable position. After the warm-up, the patient received a Mulligan mobilization during which the exercisers performed half crunches, knee-to-chest, and hamstring stretches for 15 minutes. And same for Group B (Maitland group), but the difference was to apply Maitland Mobilization. Main outcome variables: Outcome Measure Following outcome measures were used to gather data from selected population. 1-Primary Outcome Measure • Pain intensity = Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). • Lumbar Range of Motion = Measuring tape. 2-Secondary Outcome Measure Kinesiophobia = Tampa Scale.
IRCTID: IRCT20230530058343N1
  1. 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
  2. "Effects of Maitland mobilization and mulligan medial/lateral glide mobilization in knee osteoarthritis."
  3. The effect of sciatic nerve mobilization on pain, functional disability, sciatic nerve morphology and lower extremity muscles morphology in patients with lumbar radiculopathy due to disc herniation: A randomized controlled trial.
  4. Comparative effectiveness of Maitland versus Mulligan mobilization technique for post-surgical mobility complications of distal radius fracture
  5. The effect of adding dual task to functional training on proprioception, range of motion, pain, and kinesiophobia in people with chronic non-specific low back pain
  6. 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.
  7. The effectiveness of C1-C2 Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide mobilization and Mulligan traction in comparison with Maitland mobilization and traction on cervicogenic headache
  8. Effect of slump neural mobilization for the treatment of chronic radicular low back pain
  9. Effects of Sciatic Nerve Mobilization versus Conventional physiotherapy Treatment in Patients with Lumbar Radicular Pain” A Randomized Control Trial
  10. Comparison of Maitland Mobilization and Mulligan Mobilization with Movement in Knee Osteoarthritis Patients
Study aim: To determine the comparative effects of semont liberatory maneuver and Cawthorne Cooksey exercises in patients with posterior semicircular canal BPPV To estimate the effectiveness of both the treatments To evaluate the improvement in patient's symptoms Design: Pragmatic, parallel group, single blinded, randomised controlled trial Settings and conduct: Allied Hospital Faisalabad National Hospital Faisalabad Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria 1. Gender female 2. Willing participants 3. Age 25-45 years 4. Acute cases of BPPV 5. Participants physically capable of undergoing the Semont maneuver. 6. Positive Dix-Hallpike test 7. Absence of other vestibular disorders Exclusion Criteria 1. Patients with progressive vascular pathology 2. Patients with active vertigo complaints were excluded 3. Patients having neck fragility or neck instability 4. Patients who had some brainstem or cerebellar signs. 5. Mentally unstable patients 6. patients with cognitive and perceptual problems Intervention groups: Intervention Group A Group A will receive Semont liberatory maneuver. Group B Group B will receive Cawthorne Cooksey Exercises. Both groups will receive intervention 3 times per week for 3 weeks. Pre readings will be calculated before the start of intervention. 1st reading post treatment will be taken after 2 weeks, 2nd reading post treatment will be taken after 3rd week. Main outcome variables: Dizziness Visual analogue scale (VAS) Dizziness handicap inventory (DHI)
IRCTID: IRCT20240315061294N1
Study aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of KT with conventional physical therapy and MWM with conventional physical therapy on pain, disability, and function in footballers with sub-acute lateral ankle sprains. Design: Parallel group, single-blind, randomized control trial Settings and conduct: 30 subjects will be studied at the Dr. AQ Khan Physio Clinic, Multan. Participants and assessors will be blinded. During the first visit, the researcher will complete a thorough case history and lumbar regional assessment. Patients will be assessed using the Foot and Ankle Ability Measure score for function and the Numeric Pain Rating Scale for pain. Treatment will then be continued according to the allotted group intervention. All participants will receive a total of 12 treatment sessions over a 4-week period, which will consist of 3 treatment sessions per week. The researcher will take a follow-up survey after 12 sessions. A follow-up assessment will be done at the end of 12 sessions as the post-treatment reading. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: age between 13 and 17 years; male athletes; more than two years’ participation in a football career; history of recurrent ankle sprains with an average of six months since their last sprain; feeling of ankle instability during training. Exclusion criteria: current assisted ambulation; acute ankle trauma occurring within 7 days of injury incident; medial ankle instability; grade III ankle sprains; a sprain sustained in the previous 12 months; connective tissue disorder; inability to bear weight through the affected extremity immediately after injury; chronic ankle injury on the contralateral side. Intervention groups: Group A: Kinesio taping with conventional physical therapy. Group B: Mulligan’s Mobilization with Movement with conventional physical therapy. Main outcome variables: Pain and function
IRCTID: IRCT20210205050256N3
Study aim: Determining the Impact of an Educational Intervention Based on the Health Belief Model on Air Pollution-Reducing Behaviors Among Drivers in Tehran. Design: After Selecting 80 Drivers From Among Those Who Scored The Lowest In Performance During The Descriptive-Analytical Phase (Pre-Test), A Simple Random Sampling Method Is Used To Randomly Allocate Them Into Intervention And Control Groups. The Developed Educational Program Is Delivered To The Intervention Group, While The Control Group Receives No Intervention. Post-Tests Are Conducted At Three Different Time Points: Immediately After The Intervention, One Month Post-Intervention, And Three Months Post-Intervention, For Both The Intervention And Control Groups. Settings and conduct: The Study Is Conducted Among Active Taxi Drivers In Tehran, Who Are Randomly Assigned Into Two Groups: Intervention And Control. The Designed Educational Program Is Delivered To The Intervention Group, While The Control Group Receives No Intervention. Post-Tests Are Administered At Three Different Time Points: Immediately After The Intervention, One Month Post-Intervention, And Three Months Post-Intervention, For Both The Intervention And Control Groups. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - Reading And Writing Skills - Having At Least One Year Of Driving Experience As A Taxi Driver - Staying In Tehran - Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: - Lack Of Interest In Continuing To Participate In Research - Absence In One Of The Training Sessions - Change Of Residence Intervention groups: Taxi Drivers in Tehran City, Such As Taxis Main outcome variables: Driving Behavior
IRCTID: IRCT20241002063242N1
  1. Designing and evaluating the effect of educational intervention based on PRECEDE-PROCEED model on anger management and safe driving performance of city taxi drivers
  2. the effectiveness of message model,based on extended parallel process model(EPPM) in air pollution protective behaviors of pregnant women inhabitant
  3. An approach towards reducing road traffic injuries and improving public health through big-data telematics: a randomized trial
  4. Investigation of the effect of educational program based on the health belief model on the promotion of preventing behaviors exposure to polluted air among pregnant women
  5. Evaluating the effect of real time feedback (real time alert beep and SMS on a daily basis), gain reward and lose reward for controlling speed level in commercial drivers in order to reduce traffic injuries in Iran; a field randomized trial
  6. Ipsilateral Sacroiliac dysfunction among (Right/Left-hand drive) taxi drivers and effect of sacroiliac belt on muscular activity during sit to unilateral stand task.
  7. A mixed Study for Message Framing in Risk-Driven Prevention Education Program and its Evaluation in School Service Drivers
  8. Evaluation of a Theory- based educational intervention to change air pollution exposure behaviors among pregnant women
  9. Effects of Kinetic Control Training on Clinical, Radiographic, and Electromyographic Findings among Taxi Drivers with Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  10. Investigation of the effect of theory-based education on asthma control behaviors among women with asthma referred to Amir Al-Momenin Hospital in Arak
Study aim: To determine the effects of multi-modal balance training with and without auditory cues on balance, mobility, risk of fall and quality of life in chronic stroke. Design: A randomized, single blinded clinical trial with a parallel group design of 42 patients ( divided into two groups), were selected from Physical Therapy Department of Islam teaching hospital and Imran idrees hospital cantt. and followed for 12 weeks Settings and conduct: The data will be collected from the Islam teaching Hospital and Imran idrees hospital cantt.. The study population will be patients witrh chronic stroke which will randomly allocated into two groups. Group A (Multimodal Balance Training with Auditory cues) and Group B ( Multimodal Balance Training without Auditory cues). Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria will be both genders with the age between 45-70 years , having one sided stroke with no or less than grade 2 spasticity in modified ashworth scale and less than 52 score in berg balance scale. Exclusion criteria will be the patients with any respiratory disorders (i.e. asthma), orthopedic disorder (i.e. arthritis), non-healing ulcers, visuospatial problems (i.e. hemineglect) and cardiac disorder ( i.e. myocardial infarction) Intervention groups: Both experimental groups received balance training; one intervention group (Group A) received exercises combined with auditory cues provided by using a google metronome (RAS-supported multimodal balance intervention), whereas the other intervention group (Group B ) received balance training without auditory cues (only multimodal balance training). All the participants perform exercises for 45 minutes session with 10 minutes of rest break, on two alternative days in a week for a period of 12 weeks. Effects of intervention will be measured after 6th and 12th weeks Main outcome variables: Balance, Gait mobility, Risk of fall, Quality of life
IRCTID: IRCT20240714062437N1
  1. Effects of Multimodal Balance Training with and without Auditory Cues on Balance, Gait Mobility, Risk of Fall and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Stroke
  2. Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Multifaceted Intervention Program Including Activity and Balance Exercises, Nutritional, Biomechanical, Pharmacological, and Psychological Components on Improving Balance in Older Adults
  3. Effects of multimodal rehabilitation exercises on dyspnea and quality of life among asthmatic patients.
  4. Effects of intensive multidimensional trunk training exercises combined with dual-task compared to routine physiotherapy on balance, mobility, and fall in stroke patients; a randomized controlled clinical trial
  5. Effects of gait training with and without Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on balance and gait in chronic stroke patients.
  6. Effects of virtual reality training versus traditional balance training on balance and fall risk in people with multiple sclerosis
  7. A comparison of the effectiveness of modified otago exercises and vestibular rehabilitation therapy on balance, postural stability, and risk of fall in sub-acute stroke.
  8. The Investigation of the Multi Modal Therapy on Communication skills in chronic Aphasic Patients
  9. Investigating the effect of adding cognitive training to balance exercises on gait, motor performance, balance, brain activation pattern, quality of life, and fall risk in children with cerebral palsy.
  10. Effects of perturbation-based balance training versus traditional balance training on balance and risk of falling in people with multiple sclerosis
Study aim: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of Natural Apophyseal Glides (NAGs) and Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (SNAGs) versus Myofascial Release (MFR) technique, individually and combined, on pain, mobility, and range of motion in university students. Design: Three-arm, parallel-group, randomized trail with blinded postoperative care and outcome assessment. A total of 102 university students diagnosed with mechanical/non-specific neck pain were randomly allocated (1:1:1) using a computer-generated random sequence to received therapeutic interventions. Settings and conduct: Eligible university students with mechanical neck pain from IISAT University, Gujranwala, PK were randomly allocated to one of three groups: Group A, receiving Natural Apophyseal Glides and Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides; Group B, receiving Myofascial Release; or Group C, receiving combined therapy. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Neck pain ≥4 weeks, Visual Analog Scale ≥3, Neck Disability Index 10–30%, and ≥10% limitation in cervical range of motion (ROM) in at least one direction. Exclusion criteria: Cervical fracture/trauma, radiculopathy, previous surgery, systemic inflammatory disease, concurrent physiotherapy for neck pain, or psychiatric illness affecting participation. Intervention groups: All groups received treatment 3 times/week for 4 weeks (12 sessions). Group A: Natural Apophyseal Glides (NAGs; C2–C7 oscillatory glides) and Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides during active cervical movements (20–25 min/session). Group B: Myofascial Release technique applied to cervical and shoulder girdle muscles (10–15 min/session). Group C: Combined protocol of Myofascial Release followed by Natural Apophyseal Glides and Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides (20–25 min/session). Main outcome variables: Visual Analog Pain Score, Neck Disability Score, and Cervical Range of Motion.
IRCTID: IRCT20260529069564N3
  1. Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glides with and without Thoracic Postural Correction Techniques on Pain, Range of Motion and Disability in Patients with Mechanical Neck Pain
  2. Effectiveness of Alexander technique combined with Mulligan technique in the management of non-specific neck pain: A single blind randomized controlled trial
  3. EFFECTIVENESS OF SUSTAINED NATURAL APOPHYSEAL GLIDES ON ‎CERVICOGENIC HEADCHE IN FEMALE WITH CERVICOGENIC HEADCHE: A ‎RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL‎
  4. MECHNICAL CERVICAL TRACTION WITH AND WITHOUT SNAGS ON PAIN, FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE AMONG PATIENTS WITH MECHANICAL NECK PAIN
  5. Compare the effectiveness of Mulligan (Natural Apophyseal Glides & Natural Sustained Apophyseal Glides) and McKenzie (self-stretching) on improving the pain and functional ability in patients with Chronic Neck pain.
  6. Effects of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide with and without Myofascial Release Technique on Neck Pain and Posture in Patients with Temporomendibular Joint Disorder
  7. Effect Of Sustained Natural Apophyseal Glide Versus Cervical Manipulation In Treatment Of Mechanical Neck Pain
  8. 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
  9. Evaluating the Impact of Diaphragm Manual Release Combined with Upper Trapezius Myofascial Release on Mechanical Neck Pain and Active Trigger Points: A Randomized Controlled Trial
  10. comparative effects of myofascial release and bowen therapy in patients with text neck syndrome
Study aim: The aim of this study will be to determine the immediate effects of active release technique on Pain, ROM and Functional Disability in patients with adhesive capsulitis patients. Design: Parallel group randomized clinical trial and Randomization will be achieved through computer generated random number table. Settings and conduct: Allied Hospital Faisalabad. It will be assessor who will be blinded about the type of intervention. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Both gender Age 40 to 65 years Unilateral adhesive capsulitis Grade 1 adhesive capsulitis diagnosed by orthopedic specialist. Exclusion criteria: Participants having rotator cuff injury. Cervical radiculopathy Thoracic outlet syndrome Autoimmune diseases Fracture of upper limb Intervention groups: Group A will receive active release technique after conservative treatment. Conservative treatment will be given in form of hot pack for 15 minutes followed by pendular movements. Following pendular exercises patients will be instructed to perform active assisted exercises comprising of 3 sets, 10 repetitions with 10 second’s hold. after that active release technique will be applied by Therapist in which Therapist will apply pressure or deep tension over the tender area or trigger points while patient will actively perform the movement throughout the maneuver. This technique will be repeated 3 times per session and total treatment duration will be 40 to 45 minutes. It will comprise of 12 sessions, twice a week for 4 weeks Group B will receive conventional treatment in form of hot pack for 15 minutes followed by pendular movements. Following pendular exercises patients will be instructed to perform active assisted exercises comprising of 3 sets, 10 repetitions with 10 second’s hold. Total treatment duration will be 25 to 30 minutes Main outcome variables: Pain Range of motion of shoulder Functional disability
IRCTID: IRCT20230216057434N5
  1. Comparative effects of hold relax and spencer muscle energy technique in patients with adhesive capsulitis
  2. Effectiveness of Active Release Technique and Myofascial Release technique on pain, range of motion and functional Disability in patients with Piriformis syndrome
  3. Comparative effects of post isometric relaxation and myofascial release on range of motion and disability in volleyball players with glenohumeral internal rotation deficit
  4. Comparison of Effectiveness of Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) with Traditional Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion and Function in Adults with Idiopathic Adhesive Capsulitis
  5. Effectiveness of Neuromobilization on Pain,Range of motion,Muscle Endurance and Disability in Cervical Radiculopathy,A Randomized Controlled Trial
  6. Effects of Myofascial Release technique in combination with Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Pain, Craniovertebral Angle and Neck Disability in university students with chronic neck pain and Forward Head Posture
  7. Longitudinal effects of Myofascial release with and without 8-Week Corrective exercise in correcting Upper Cross Syndrome.
  8. Effects of Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) on trigger points of the cervical and lumbar region among sedentary individuals
  9. Comparative effects of Daily Adjustable Progressive Resistance Exercises technique and Close kinetic chain exercises on extensor lag in post-operative knee stiffness
  10. Effects of Muscle energy Technique versus Bruegger's Relief Exercise on the Forward Head Posture among the electronic gadget users -A Pilot study
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