Istanbul Rumeli University

This study tested if special tape placed on the knee can reduce pain and fear of movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45 to 60 were split into two groups: one got the real tape, the other got a fake tape without therapeutic effect. Researchers measured…

This study tested whether kinesiology taping (a special elastic tape placed on the skin) could help children with cerebral palsy improve their trunk control and balance. Thirty children aged 2 to 18 with hemiplegic or diplegic cerebral palsy received taping on their trunk and lim…

This study tested whether an 8-week yoga program or standard physical therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis feel less tired, walk better, and improve their quality of life. Twenty adults with MS were split into two groups and did supervised sessions three times a week. The…

This study looked at whether adding a special hands-on therapy for the internal organs (visceral osteopathic manual therapy) to standard physical therapy could improve life for people with long-term lower back pain from a herniated disc. Forty adults with chronic lumbar disc hern…

This study tested adding a special hands-on technique called myofascial release to standard physical therapy for people with long-term knee pain. 45 adults with knee pain took part. The goal was to see if this extra treatment improved their quality of life.

This study compared Nordic Walking (using poles) to traditional walking in 28 adults aged 65-80. Over 12 weeks, both groups walked three times a week under a physiotherapist's supervision. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, fear of falling, and quality of life to see …

This study looked at whether adding spine and body manipulation to Pilates exercises helps people with non-specific back or neck pain. Forty participants were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manipulation. Both groups had 8 sessions over 4 w…

This study looked at whether adding osteopathic treatment—like gentle manipulation and massage—to standard physical therapy helps adults with long-term neck pain. Forty people with nonspecific neck pain were split into two groups: one got osteopathy plus physical therapy, the oth…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program using a device called Exer-Genie, combined with speed and coordination drills, could improve sprinting, hamstring strength, and jumping in young female football players. 37 players from the Turkish Women's Second League took…

This study looked at whether a Turkish translation of the New Mobility Score is a reliable way to measure walking ability in older adults (65+) who had hip fracture surgery. 120 participants answered questions about their indoor and outdoor walking and shopping. The goal was to c…