Istanbul Rumeli University

This study tested whether adding a specific massage technique (myofascial release) to standard physical therapy could improve quality of life for people with chronic knee pain. 45 adults with knee pain participated. The approach focused on a small muscle behind the knee called th…

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (spinal manipulation) to Pilates helps people with non-specific spinal problems feel better and move more easily. 43 adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manual therapy for 8 session…

This study looked at whether adding a gentle, hands-on therapy for the belly organs (visceral osteopathic manual therapy) to standard physical therapy could help people with long-term lower back pain from a slipped disc. 40 adults took part. The goal was to see if this extra ther…

This study tests whether adding osteopathic treatment—a hands-on therapy using gentle manipulation—to standard physical therapy can better relieve chronic neck pain. Forty adults with nonspecific neck pain for at least three months will receive either standard care alone or stand…

This completed trial tested whether kinesiologic taping (a special elastic tape) applied to the knee can reduce pain, improve mobility, and lessen fear of movement in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45 to 60 were randomly assigned to receive either real kines…

This study tested whether applying kinesiology tape (a stretchy, elastic tape) to the trunk and limbs could improve balance and motor function in 30 children with cerebral palsy. The children wore the tape for four weeks and were assessed before and after. The goal was to see if …

This study compared Nordic Walking (using poles) to regular walking in 28 adults aged 65-80 over 12 weeks. Researchers measured muscle strength, balance, fear of falling, and quality of life. The goal was to see if Nordic Walking offers extra benefits for older adults.

This study looked at whether an 8-week yoga program or standard physical therapy helps more with fatigue, balance, walking, and quality of life in people with multiple sclerosis. Twenty participants were split into two groups, each meeting three times a week for an hour. The goal…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program using a device called Exer-Genie could help young female football players run faster, strengthen their hamstrings, and jump higher. Thirty-seven players from the Turkish Women's Second League took part, with some doing the s…

This study translated the New Mobility Score into Turkish and tested how well it works for elderly people who had hip fracture surgery. 120 participants answered questions about their walking ability and also took other tests. The goal was to see if the Turkish version is a relia…