Istinye University

This study tests whether whole-body vibration therapy, alone or combined with exercise, can improve bone health and physical function in women with low bone density who have had a total knee replacement. Forty-eight women will be randomly assigned to vibration only, vibration plu…

This study tests whether adding virtual reality video games to standard breathing and exercise therapy helps children aged 5 to 18 recover better after a stem cell transplant. Participants do 24 supervised sessions over 8 weeks, either with standard rehab alone or standard rehab …

This study looked at whether scoliosis-specific corrective exercises, like the Schroth method, can improve physical fitness in teens with idiopathic scoliosis. Forty-two adolescents aged 10 to 19 with mild to moderate curves took part. They did either supervised exercises twice a…

This study tested whether a special nerve block, called a rectus-intercostal fascial plane block, can reduce pain and the need for morphine in people who donate part of their liver. Sixty-four donors were randomly assigned to receive either the nerve block plus standard painkille…

This study tested whether a nerve block called the external oblique intercostal plane block can reduce pain after liver transplant surgery. Sixty-four adult patients received either the block or a sham procedure after surgery. Researchers measured how much morphine patients neede…

This study looked at how two types of arm exercises—open and closed kinetic chain activities—affect muscle tightness and hand skill in people who had a stroke. Thirty stroke survivors with arm weakness did one type of exercise, and their muscle stiffness and dexterity were measur…

This study tested whether wearing a pressure splint on the leg during rehab exercises helps stroke patients with one-sided weakness (hemiplegia) improve leg movement, balance, and strength. Thirty participants were split into two groups: one did exercises with the splint, the oth…

This study looked at whether doing yoga with virtual reality (VR) helps reduce stress and improve balance and core strength more than traditional yoga. 32 university students with moderate to high stress took part in 12 sessions over 4 weeks. Researchers measured stress, heart ra…

This study tested whether listening to a 10-minute affirmation podcast daily for 21 days could reduce fear of childbirth and repetitive negative thoughts in pregnant women. 120 women in Istanbul took part, with half listening to the podcast and half receiving no intervention. The…

This study tested whether adding gentle spinal mobilization to a home exercise program could reduce neck pain and improve fitness in recreational tennis players. Thirty adults with mechanical neck pain were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for three weeks, and t…

This study looked at whether adding spinal mobilization (a type of hands-on therapy) to a home exercise program helps recreational tennis players with mechanical low back pain. Thirty-one players aged 18-45 were split into two groups: one did only home exercises for 3 weeks, and …

This study tested whether six weeks of supervised Pilates exercises could reduce symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in 33 adults. Participants did 18 sessions of posture-focused Pilates or continued their usual daily activities. Researchers measured changes in ref…

This study tested two simple techniques—positional relaxation and static stretching—to see which provides faster relief for young adults with nonspecific neck pain. Thirty participants aged 18 to 30 with moderate pain were measured for changes in muscle tightness, stiffness, and …

This study looked at whether standing on a vibrating platform while doing foot exercises could improve ankle strength, balance, and body awareness in overweight and obese young adults. Twenty-six people took part in supervised sessions three times a week for eight weeks. The resu…

This study tested whether a tailored physiotherapy program after a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection could reduce pain and improve movement in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Fifty-four adults aged 30-65 with stage I or II shoulder impingement took part. The treatme…

This study looked at whether adding manual therapy (hands-on techniques) to standard breathing exercises could improve breathing, fatigue, and trunk control in children with neuromuscular diseases. Twenty-eight children aged 7 to 18 took part. One group did only conventional phys…

This study tested whether doing hand exercises in a virtual reality (VR) environment could improve thinking skills and hand dexterity in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 29 participants were split into two groups: one did VR-based hand activities (like virtual c…

This study tested whether an animation film could help mothers who feel they don't have enough breast milk. 115 pregnant women watched the film and were checked after one week and one month. The goal was to see if it improved their breastfeeding confidence and emotional bond with…

This study tested whether adding pain neuroscience education (PNE) to standard physiotherapy helps people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle knots and pain. Forty adults aged 18-50 were split into two groups: one got only physiotherapy, the other also recei…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physiotherapy improves pain, movement, and sleep in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty adults were split into two groups: one got shock waves plus physiotherapy, the other got physiotherapy alone. Rese…

This study tested a movement therapy called Mulligan mobilization in 36 people with knee osteoarthritis. The goal was to see if it could reduce pain and improve how muscles work. Participants were aged 50 to 70 with moderate knee pain. The therapy involves gentle, repeated moveme…

This study tested whether playing music through headphones during liver donation surgery could reduce the body's stress and inflammation response. 61 adult liver donors were randomly assigned to hear music or no music during their operation. Researchers measured inflammatory mark…

This completed study examined 22 adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis to see if joint hypermobility (flexibility) and foot posture are linked to the severity of their spinal curve. Researchers measured hypermobility with the Beighton Score, foot posture with the Foot Posture Ind…

This study looked at 20 teens with scoliosis (a curved spine) to see if the position of their shoulder blades is linked to how well they can use their arms. Researchers measured shoulder blade movement and arm power using simple tests like throwing a weighted ball. The goal is to…

This study looked at whether strength training or plyometric (jump) training improves 50-meter sprint swimming more in youth athletes. 18 swimmers aged 10-17 did one of the two extra workouts twice a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured swim times and stroke technique before an…

This completed study looked at 120 adults aged 65 and older to see if dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns without a clear medical cause) is linked to lower physical fitness. Participants completed breathing questionnaires and fitness tests like chair stands, arm …

This study checks whether a simple six-minute pegboard and ring test is a valid and reliable way to measure upper body exercise capacity in people with spinal cord injury. Researchers will compare the pegboard results with standard strength and function tests in 34 adults who use…

This study looked at what makes it easier or harder for Turkish young people (ages 15-24) to be physically active. Researchers surveyed 318 healthy volunteers about their activity levels, stress, and daytime sleepiness. The goal is to understand these factors so better programs c…

This study looked at how different warm-up exercises affect teen karate athletes. 48 athletes aged 12-18 tried foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching to see which one helped their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance the most. The goal was to find the b…

This study looks at whether the size and shape of a person's arm, forearm, and hand are related to how well they can use their hands and how fast they react. Researchers measured 46 healthy young adults aged 18 to 25 and tested their hand skills with a pegboard and their reaction…

This study looked at 106 older adults (65+) to see if suppressing emotions changes how they feel pain and how well they move. Participants completed surveys about their emotions and pain, and did physical tests like walking and standing up from a chair. The goal was to understand…

This study looked at 44 adults with obesity to see if symptoms of hyperventilation (like rapid breathing and shortness of breath) are linked to physical performance. Participants completed walking, balance, and strength tests, and reported their breathing symptoms. The goal is to…

This study looked at whether regular outdoor horseback riding can improve leg strength, core stability, balance, sleep, and overall function in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses outdoors at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measur…

This study tested whether one session of neuro-athletic training (NAT) — a workout that combines brain exercises with physical moves — could immediately improve balance, flexibility, power, and reaction time in healthy young adults aged 18-35. Twenty-two participants did either N…

This study looked at 40 factory workers to compare how different jobs affect the body. Blue-collar workers (who do physical tasks) and white-collar workers (who sit at desks) were checked for muscle strength, flexibility, and pain. The goal was to find out which job types have hi…

This study looked at whether physical tests for core strength and function in people with chronic low back pain can be done just as accurately over video as in person. Thirty-six adults completed tests like planks and chair stands both face-to-face and via a secure video call. Th…

This study tested a Turkish version of the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) in 100 adult palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing trouble. The scale uses eight physical signs like heart rate and restlessness to rate distress. The goal was to see i…

This study looked at 62 adults with temporomandibular disorders (TMD) to understand how jaw function relates to pain, jaw movement, neck disability, and quality of life. Researchers used questionnaires and physical measurements to assess these factors. The goal was to gather know…

This completed study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if dysfunctional breathing (abnormal breathing patterns) is related to how well they can exercise and keep their balance. Participants filled out a breathing questionnaire and performed balance and walking t…

This study looks at how the position of the shoulder blade relates to arm movement, strength, and performance in children aged 7 to 14 with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). Researchers measured shoulder blade position, joint motion, muscle strength, and upper body f…

This study compared the physical fitness of 17 people who received an allogeneic stem cell transplant (using donor cells) with healthy volunteers. Researchers measured lung function, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life to see how transplant affects the body. The goal is…

This study looked at how the knee and foot line up during a single leg squat in 70 sedentary adults aged 18-30. Researchers measured angles and foot posture to see if there are differences between men and women. The goal was to understand how these factors might affect knee stabi…

This study looked at 30 professional cyclists to see how two different stretching techniques—PNF and dynamic stretching—affect muscle performance, strength, and flexibility. Participants did one type of stretch and were tested right after. The goal was simply to compare immediate…

This study looked at how nutrition, meal patterns, and diet affect quality of life, gut symptoms, and mood in 50 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Researchers collected data using food recalls and questionnaires. The goal was to better understand the role of diet in m…