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Researchers are evaluating how aerobic exercises combined with low-intensity interval training LIIT affect the cardiorespiratory fitness of school-aged children. This study focuses on children aged 6 to 12 years and aims to address the decline in physical fitness due to sedentary lifestyles. Improving cardiorespiratory fitness is important for overall health and may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases from an early age. Children will participate in either aerobic exercises like running, jogging, jump rope, cycling, dancing, and circuit training, or low-intensity interval training exercises including brisk walking, step-ups, low-intensity jump rope, and side-to-side steps. The program lasts 8 weeks with exercise sessions three times per week. Each group follows a structured routine with specific times and rest periods for each activity. Participants will have baseline measurements of heart rate, VO2 max, a 20-meter shuttle run test, and endurance assessed before starting the program. After the 8-week training, these tests will be repeated to compare changes. Researchers will monitor fitness improvements and heart and lung health indicators throughout the study. The main outcome measure is the 20-meter shuttle run test, which usually lasts 9 to 12 minutes for each child.

Researchers are investigating the effects of High Intensity Interval Training HIIT compared to Intermittent Functional Training IFT on cardiovascular fitness, physical function, and cognition in stroke survivors. This randomized clinical trial will enroll patients six months or more after experiencing a stroke, focusing on those aged 50 to 75 years with moderate stroke severity. The study aims to understand how these two exercise approaches impact recovery and overall health after stroke. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the HIIT or IFT group. The HIIT group will take part in treadmill sessions three times per week for 12 weeks, with each session lasting about 30 minutes and consisting of alternating 5-minute high-intensity intervals at 85-95% of their maximum heart rate and 3-minute active recovery periods. The IFT group will also train three times per week for 12 weeks, performing 6 to 9 circuits of task-oriented functional exercises per session, such as rolling, moving between positions, and stepping, with heart rates maintained 30-50 beats above resting levels. Both groups include warm-up and cool-down periods. During the study, participants will undergo assessments to measure stroke severity, cardiovascular fitness, cognition, and physical function. These include the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale NIHSS, the 6-minute walk test 6MWT, the Montreal Cognitive Assessment MoCA, the Berg Balance Scale, and the Timed Up and Go TUG test. The trial will last approximately 12 weeks of intervention, with evaluations conducted at the end of this period to compare the effects of the two training methods on recovery outcomes.

Pubic Symphysis Dysfunction SPD is a condition affecting the pelvic joint that connects the two pubic bones, often causing pain in the pelvic area, lower abdomen, or groin. This condition commonly occurs due to ligament loosening during pregnancy, influenced by hormonal changes like increased relaxin. Researchers are conducting a randomized clinical trial to study the effects of pelvic floor exercises with or without a pelvic support belt on pain, function, and disability in postpartum females with SPD. Participants will be divided into two groups Group A will receive a 10-minute phonophoresis session as baseline treatment plus pelvic floor exercises Kegel Exercises, Dead Bug, Bridging, Pelvic Tilt, Squats along with a pelvic support belt. Group B will receive the same phonophoresis and exercises but without the pelvic support belt. Exercises will be performed in sets of 10 repetitions, 2 sets each, 3 to 5 times per week. The study lasts 10 months after approval, involving 48 participants. During the study, participants will be assessed using the Visual Analog Scale VAS for pain, the Oswestry Disability Index ODI, and the Pelvic Floor Impact Questionnaire PFIQ-7 to measure pain, disability, and function at the 6th week. Data will be collected and analyzed to evaluate the impact of these interventions. The study is led by Riphah International University and includes monitoring of symptoms and function throughout the trial.

Researchers are investigating the effects of two different exercise techniques, Post-Isometric Relaxation and Static Stretching, on patients with Levator Scapulae Syndrome, a condition causing pain around the neck and shoulder blade area. The study aims to compare these methods regarding pain relief, range of motion, disability, and muscle length after treatment. This clinical trial includes adults aged 24 to 59 who have experienced symptoms for at least three months. The trial randomly assigns participants into two groups one receiving Post-Isometric Relaxation and the other Static Stretching exercises. Post-Isometric Relaxation involves five repetitions of a cycle including a 30-second isometric muscle contraction for 10 seconds, a 5-second rest, and a 10-second stretch. Static Stretching consists of holding stretches for 30 seconds with five repetitions. Both exercise routines are performed three times a week for four weeks. Participants will undergo evaluations before and after six weeks to measure pain levels, range of motion, disability, and muscle length. These assessments help determine the impact of each technique on the condition. The study uses statistical software to analyze the data and understand differences between the two treatment groups. The entire process includes initial screening, treatment over four weeks, and follow-up measurements.

Stroke is a major cause of long-term disability worldwide, with survivors often facing challenges in lower limb movement, balance, and body awareness. These difficulties significantly affect their independence and quality of life. This trial investigates how task-oriented training TOT, with or without rhythmic auditory stimulation RAS like metronome beats, can improve these functions in adults who have had a stroke within the past six months. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. Group A will receive 30-minute supervised TOT sessions combined with RAS, focusing on walking tasks, obstacle navigation, stair climbing, and balance, five days a week for eight weeks, plus 30 minutes of standard physiotherapy. Group B will follow the same TOT exercises without rhythmic cues, also five days a week for eight weeks, plus 30 minutes of baseline physiotherapy. Both groups will include warm-up and cool-down periods in their sessions. During the study, participants will undergo assessments measuring lower limb motor function, dynamic balance, proprioception, motivation, and adherence to rehabilitation. These evaluations will be performed before and after the eight-week intervention. Researchers will analyze the data to compare the effects of training with and without rhythmic auditory guidance. The total participation includes regular supervised exercise sessions over eight weeks, with ongoing monitoring of progress and safety.