Gaziantep Islam Science And Technology University

This study tested whether using a stress ball during a routine fetal checkup (non-stress test) helps pregnant women feel less anxious and more comfortable. 70 pregnant women participated. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free tool can improve the testing experience for mo…

This study tested whether spraying cold water inside the mouth can reduce thirst and discomfort after gynecologic surgery. Fifty-eight patients were randomly assigned to receive the spray or standard care. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method could improve comfort…

This study looked at whether doing core-strengthening exercises at home through video calls (telerehabilitation) works as well as doing them in a clinic for people with long-term low back pain. Thirty-two adults with chronic back pain took part. Researchers measured pain, quality…

This study looked at whether a hands-on technique to release the thoracolumbar fascia (a layer of tissue in the lower back) could improve shoulder blade position and arm function in teenage volleyball players. 51 athletes aged 12-19 took part. The results help understand how trea…

This study tested two types of foot exercises in 32 teenagers with flat feet (pes planus). Participants did either classic foot exercises or foot core exercises for 12-15 minutes, twice a week for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if these exercises could reduce pain, improve balance,…

This study looked at whether doing ankle exercises can improve how well you sense your knee's position and reduce pain in people with long-term knee pain. 114 adults aged 18 to 70 with knee pain for at least six months took part. They did either ankle exercises or knee exercises,…

This study tested a 12-week holistic exercise program for 62 teenage boys with thoracic kyphosis (excessive rounding of the upper back). One group did corrective exercises plus postural awareness training, while another did only back-focused exercises. Both groups saw improvement…

This study tested whether scapular stabilization exercises can improve collarbone movement in adolescent girls. Forty healthy teens with no arm or leg injuries participated. The exercises focus on the shoulder blade to see if they help the collarbone move better.

This study tested whether following a specific skin-to-skin contact guideline after birth improves breastfeeding success and reduces stress in newborns. Researchers compared 190 mothers and their babies who either did or did not follow the guideline. The goal was to see if this s…

This study looked at how children with ADHD perform when they have to do two tasks at the same time, like walking while naming animals. Researchers compared 60 children (some with ADHD, some without) to see differences in motor and thinking skills. The goal was to better understa…

This study measured how fast healthy adults can walk in a figure-8 pattern around two cones placed 1.5 meters apart. Researchers tested 1,000 adults aged 18 and older with no known muscle, bone, or nerve problems. The goal was to establish typical values for this walking test, wh…

This study tested whether a smartphone inclinometer app can reliably measure the forward curve of the upper spine (thoracic kyphosis) compared to a standard flexible ruler. Sixty adults with at least a 30-degree curve were measured by two different raters. The goal was to see if …