Istanbul Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Training And Research Hospital

This study compares two different doses of Wii Fit-based virtual reality balance training added to standard physical therapy for people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Participants are randomly assigned to receive either conventional rehab alone, or conventional rehab p…

This study tested whether injecting a sugar solution (dextrose) into the small joints of the lower back can reduce pain and improve function in people with chronic low back pain. Sixty adults aged 40-70 with facet joint arthritis were randomly assigned to receive dextrose, steroi…

This study tested whether adding a special balance-training device to standard rehab helps people who had a stroke at least six months ago. The device uses a platform that gives real-time visual feedback as the person shifts their weight. Thirty-six participants were split into t…

This study looked at whether injecting a 15% dextrose (sugar water) solution into the shoulder could reduce pain and improve movement in stroke survivors with hemiplegic shoulder pain. Forty participants received either dextrose injections or a placebo (salt water) over three ses…

This study looked at jaw disorders and teeth grinding in 76 elite basketball referees compared to healthy people. Referees face high stress and often hold a whistle between their teeth, which may strain the jaw. Researchers used ultrasound to measure jaw muscle thickness and foun…

This study explores whether ultrasound can help evaluate swallowing difficulties in people who have had a stroke. Researchers will measure the size and movement of throat muscles in 52 stroke patients with swallowing problems. The goal is to see if these ultrasound measurements r…

This study looked at whether a hands-on workshop using cadavers helps doctors feel more confident doing ultrasound-guided procedures on the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. 78 doctors completed the training and filled out questionnaires before and after. The results showed that the wo…

This study looked at how activating two key core muscles—the transversus abdominis and lumbar multifidus—affects balance in 36 people with hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) after a stroke. Researchers measured balance using standard tests like the Berg Balance Scale. The goal wa…

This study looked at 128 women with chronic low back pain to see if the position of the uterus (tipped forward or backward) affects pain sensitivity. Researchers measured pain thresholds and used questionnaires to assess pain and related factors. No treatments were given—the goal…

This study looked at whether knee replacement surgery can improve sarcopenia, a condition where people lose muscle mass and strength as they age. Researchers measured calf size, grip strength, and body composition in 37 patients before and after surgery. The goal was to see if th…

This study looked at how standing on a vibrating platform affects spinal reflexes in 15 healthy adults. Participants stood in different positions with or without vibration while researchers measured electrical signals from a leg muscle. The goal was to understand how vibration ch…

This study looked at how nerves in the heel skin influence the strength of the calf muscles. 29 healthy adults had their heel skin stimulated while muscle force was measured. The goal was to understand basic body mechanics, which could help future research on walking, running, an…

This study looked at how whole-body vibration (standing on a vibrating platform) activates muscles automatically. 40 healthy adults aged 20-40 tried different body positions and vibration speeds while muscle activity was recorded with skin sensors. The goal was to better understa…

This study looked at whether measuring ankle and toe muscle strength in a lying-down position gives different results than measuring it while standing. Thirty-three healthy adults had their muscle strength tested in both positions. The goal is to help doctors and therapists choos…

This completed study used ultrasound to look at structural changes in the tibialis anterior muscle—important for lifting the foot—in 36 people who had a stroke. Researchers compared the affected leg to the unaffected leg and checked how muscle changes related to recovery. The goa…

This study used ultrasound to compare how the median nerve changes shape in different wrist positions (neutral, bent, extended, and tilted) between people with generalized joint hypermobility and healthy individuals. 36 women participated. The goal was to understand if hypermobil…

This study looked at 140 women to compare metabolic risk markers—like insulin resistance and cholesterol ratios—between those with lipedema and those with obesity. Researchers used existing blood test results to calculate these markers without any new treatments or interventions.…

This study looked back at medical records of 172 people with lymphedema to compare two treatments: a device called LymphaTouch and manual lymphatic drainage (a type of massage). The goal was to see which one better reduced arm or leg swelling. Researchers measured limb size befor…

This study tested whether problems with brain cells that control movement cause fatigue in fibromyalgia. Researchers compared 37 women (some with fibromyalgia, some healthy) by measuring muscle signals during foot exercises, including when they were cheered on. The goal was to se…

This completed study looked at 60 women with lipedema and healthy controls to understand how central sensitization (a heightened pain response in the nervous system) relates to pain and emotional factors. Researchers measured pain sensitivity, anxiety, depression, and pain catast…

This study looks at how standing and whole-body vibration change a spinal reflex called the H-reflex in healthy adults. Ten volunteers will have their calf-muscle responses measured while standing still or on a vibrating platform. The goal is to better understand how the nervous …