Al-zaytoonah University Of Jordan

This study tested whether adding a specific breathing technique called diaphragmatic proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation to aerobic exercise could improve lung function and exercise capacity in young adults (ages 20-29) who smoke heavily. Forty participants were split into …

This study looked at two ways to improve lung function in 40 stroke patients who needed a breathing machine (ventilator). One method adjusted the ventilator's trigger sensitivity, and the other used a breathing exerciser device. The goal was to see which approach helped patients …

This study looked at whether smelling lavender essential oil for 20 minutes before orthopedic surgery could lower anxiety, stress, and depression. 128 adults in Jordan took part, with half inhaling lavender oil and the other half receiving usual care. Results showed that the lave…

This study looked at whether adding a breathing technique called ujjayi pranayama (ocean breath) to osteopathic manipulative treatment could improve lung function and physical ability in college students with upper cross syndrome—a condition from poor posture caused by too much s…

This study tested whether a virtual reality-based treadmill program could improve walking in people who had a stroke within the last 6 months. Thirty participants with mild to moderate walking problems took part. The training used a 2D camera to measure steps, stride length, and …

This study tested whether Pilates or core stability exercises better ease fibromyalgia symptoms like pain and balance. Thirty women aged 35-65 with fibromyalgia took part. Researchers used objective tests (pain sensitivity, balance) instead of just questionnaires to compare the t…

This study tested whether adding a perceptual learning exercise—training patients to feel differences in floor hardness with their feet—could improve balance and reduce fall risk in people with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) after a stroke. 34 adults aged 45-65 who had a stro…