WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of a waltz dance program in improving balance performance and reducing the risk of falls among older adult community dwellers in Barangay 399, Sampaloc, Manila. A Single Subject Research Design (SSRD) was utilized involving 2-3 participants aged 60–85 years old who met the inclusion criteria. Balance performance and fall risk were measured using the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) before and after the interventions. Participants first…

This study examined the effectiveness of the Smart Music Boxing Machine in improving upper extremity coordination among patients with chronic stroke. Utilizing a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design, the research quantitatively assessed changes in motor performance using the Fugl-Meyer Assessment for Upper Extremity (FMA-UE). The intervention integrated rhythmic auditory stimulation and repetitive boxing movements to enhance motor coordination and engagement.…

Chronic stroke patients experience persistent upper limb impairments that limit hand function resulting in reduced quality of life and overall independence in ADLs. Soft robotic hand gloves may improve hand Range Of Motion (ROM) by promoting motor learning and neuroplasticity. A descriptive-correlational pre-test and post-test study was used in this study. The participants were composed of 20 chronic stroke patients aged 55-65 years from Metro Manila - selected through a purposive sampling…

Instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) is widely used and compared with other therapeutic interventions. However, limited evidence exists comparing IASTM with sham treatment in the Philippines, which hinders the ability to determine observed therapeutic outcomes attributable to the specific physiological effects of IASTM or to placebo-related responses. To address this gap, this study investigates the effects of IASTM vs sham treatment in alleviating the symptoms of upper…

Motor dysfunction in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) significantly complicates daily activities and contributes to social-behavioral challenges. While standard therapies are effective, they often lack cultural relevance or accessibility in low-resource settings. This study scrutinized the therapeutic potential of traditional Filipino games—specifically Piko and Patintero— as culturally grounded interventions to enhance lower extremity gross motor skills. Utilizing a quantitative…

Vestibular symptoms are one of the most commonly complained impairments. This includes motion sensitivity which accounts for positional tolerance — the capacity to maintain and alter head and body postures without the feeling of symptoms of dizziness, nausea, or even vomiting. On the other hand, Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT) is an approach to treat vestibular dysfunction and improve functional outcomes for patients with vestibular disorders. This study used a single group pre-test,…

This study examined the effectiveness of exergames rehabilitation using the Nintendo Switch Sports in the rehabilitation of patients diagnosed with Stage 3 Frozen Shoulder, also known as Adhesive Capsulitis. The participants consisted of 10 individuals of all genders who were medically diagnosed with Frozen Shoulder and were undergoing rehabilitation. A randomized controlled trial was employed to compare outcomes between the control and experimental groups data was collected using the…

Music-supported therapy (MST) has emerged as an innovative approach in physical therapy, particularly in the rehabilitation of stroke patients who experience limitations in upper limb movement. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term motor impairment, underscoring the importance of effective therapeutic interventions. The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) serves as a standardized assessment tool for evaluating upper limb motor performance among individuals recovering from stroke.…

The study examines the efficacy of lower extremity proprioceptive training in improving balance among community-dwelling elderly adults. The researchers utilized a quantitative randomized controlled trial (RCT). This research addresses the observed gaps in short-term, community based protocols by investigating the lower extremity proprioceptive exercises as the independent variable directly affecting static and dynamic balance as the dependent variable. The methodology involved a purposive…

Background: Smartphone-related postural dysfunction (SRPD), encompassing forward head posture (FHP), thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder deformity, has emerged as a significant musculoskeletal public health concern. While postural education is widely used, it lacks the environmental and behavioral specificity required for durable correction in habitual smartphone users.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three…