Atlas University

This study looked at whether special breathing exercises could improve lung function and muscle strength in children who had a kidney transplant. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 who were at least 6 months post-transplant took part. The researchers measured changes in breathing tests…

This study tested whether dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle knots) can reduce jaw pain in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). Forty adults with jaw pain for at least three months were randomly assigned to receive either dry needling or standard physical t…

This study tested whether adding a special breathing exercise (expiratory muscle training) to standard chest physiotherapy helps children with asthma breathe better and feel more in control. Thirty children aged 8 to 18 took part, doing the exercises at home for 8 weeks. The goal…

This study looked at whether using a special light treatment (photodynamic therapy) during root canal cleaning can lower pain afterward. 95 adults with infected back teeth were treated, and their pain was tracked for 3 days. The goal was to see if this light method works better t…

This study looked at whether supervised breathing exercises can reduce pain, shortness of breath, and improve daily function in 58 terminal-stage cancer patients receiving palliative care. One group did diaphragmatic and pursed-lip breathing with a physiotherapist, while the othe…

This study looked at whether a warm water foot bath can help manage fever and pain in children aged 1-5. Sixty children with high fever were given standard medication plus either a foot bath or usual care. The goal was to see if this simple method could reduce fever and pain, off…

This study tested two different physical therapy approaches for people with long-term neck pain. Twenty-four adults received either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or manual therapy three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck function, muscle e…

This study looked at whether doing Pilates online can help women with painful periods. 34 women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised Pilates sessions over 8 weeks. The goal was to see if it reduced pain, other symptoms, and improved muscle endurance. Results may o…

This study tested whether a melatonin skin patch can improve sleep quality in 60 adults after urological surgery. Surgery often disrupts sleep due to pain, stress, and hospital environment. The patch aims to steadily raise melatonin levels to help restore normal sleep patterns.

This study looked at how adding a thinking task changes movement and balance in children with autism compared to typically developing kids. 90 children aged 5-16 did simple physical tasks like standing still or walking, both alone and while doing a mental task. The goal was to un…

This study looked at whether a 10-week education program about physical activity could help healthy but sedentary young adults (ages 18-25) improve their fitness and exercise habits. Some participants also took a weekly group exercise class. The goal was to see if awareness train…