Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training And Research Hospital

This study tested if prolotherapy (a sugar-water injection) can ease chronic low back pain caused by arthritis in the facet joints of the spine. Sixty adults aged 40-70 with long-lasting back pain were randomly given either prolotherapy, a steroid shot, or a saltwater placebo. Re…

This study tested whether injecting a 15% dextrose (sugar water) solution into the shoulder could reduce pain and improve movement in 40 stroke survivors aged 40-75 who had hemiplegic shoulder pain. Participants rated their pain at rest, after exercise, and during daily activitie…

This study tested whether adding a biofeedback-based balance training program to standard physical therapy helps people who had a stroke more than six months ago. Thirty-six participants were split into two groups: one received only standard rehab, and the other received standard…

This study looked at whether measuring ankle and toe muscle strength in a lying-down position gives different results than measuring it while standing. Researchers tested 33 healthy adults in both positions using a special force plate. The goal was to help standardize how muscle …

This study looked at 128 women with chronic low back pain to see if the position of the uterus (tipped forward or backward) is linked to how sensitive they are to pain. Researchers measured pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess pain severity and thinking patterns. No …

This study looked at how whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) activates muscles automatically. Researchers tested 40 healthy adults aged 20-40 using different body positions and vibration speeds. Muscle activity was recorded with skin sensors. The goal was to b…

This study looked at how feeling on the heel skin affects the strength of the calf muscles that point the foot down. Researchers tested 29 healthy adults to measure muscle force when the heel was stimulated. The goal was to better understand how skin sensations help control walki…

This study looked at how standing and gentle whole-body vibration change a specific spinal reflex called the H-reflex in the calf muscle. Ten healthy adults participated. Researchers measured electrical signals from the muscle to understand how the nervous system and bones work t…

This study looked at blood test results from 140 women to compare metabolic and heart disease risk between those with lipedema (a painful fat disorder) and those with obesity. Researchers calculated several risk scores using existing lab data, without giving any new treatments. T…

This study looked at medical records of 172 adults with lymphedema to compare two treatments: LymphaTouch® (a device) and manual lymphatic drainage (a type of massage). The goal was to see which one reduces arm or leg swelling more. Researchers measured limb size before and after…

This study used ultrasound to compare how the median nerve changes shape in different wrist positions (neutral, bent, straightened, and tilted) between 36 women with generalized joint hypermobility and healthy controls. The goal was to see if hypermobile patients have more nerve …

This study looked at how the nervous system and emotional factors affect pain in women with lipedema, a condition causing painful fat buildup in the legs. Researchers compared 60 women with lipedema to healthy controls using questionnaires and pain pressure tests. The goal was to…

This study looked at how standing in different positions and using whole-body vibration changes the reflexes in the leg muscles of healthy adults. Fifteen volunteers stood on a vibrating platform while scientists measured their spinal cord responses. The goal was to understand ho…

This study tested if fatigue in fibromyalgia comes from how brain cells control movement. Researchers compared nerve signals in 37 women with and without fibromyalgia during foot exercises, including cheering. The goal was to see if brain cell dysfunction is linked to fatigue, no…

This study looked at 37 adults aged 50-75 who had knee replacement surgery. Researchers measured muscle mass, calf size, and grip strength to see if sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) was present and how surgery affected it. The goal was to better understand muscle health in pe…

This study looked at how the tibialis anterior muscle (the muscle in the front of the shin) changes after a stroke. Using ultrasound, researchers measured muscle thickness, fiber angle, and length in 36 people who had a stroke. They compared the affected leg to the unaffected leg…