Istanbul Nisantasi University

This study tests whether a type of physical therapy called Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT) can help preschool children with Down syndrome improve their balance, mobility, and walking ability. Twenty children aged 3 to 6 years will receive individualized NDT sessions twice a we…

This study compared two psychological treatments—cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and Ericksonian hypnosis—for reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. 45 adults with symptoms but no formal diagnosis were randomly assigned to CBT, hypnosis, or a no-treatment control group. …

This study looked at whether isometric exercise (holding a muscle contraction without moving) can help healthy young athletes recover faster from delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS). Forty active university athletes were given a workout to cause muscle soreness, then half did is…

This study looked at whether two types of ankle tape (rigid and kinesio) improve balance, joint awareness, and function in 90 physically active adults with chronic ankle instability. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three groups: rigid tape, kinesio tape, or a sham (…

This study looked at whether 12 weeks of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help people with Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), a condition where someone is overly worried about small or imagined flaws in how they look. Sixty adults took part; half received weekly CBT sessions, …

This study tested whether hamstring exercises and kinesiotaping can reduce low back pain in elite male rowers aged 14–18. Sixty participants received one of three treatments four times a week for 12 weeks. Researchers measured muscle stiffness, pain levels, and athletic performan…