Izmir Democracy University

This study tested whether a special type of massage therapy, called Matrix Rhythm Therapy, could help people with axial spondyloarthritis. This is a chronic condition that causes severe back pain, stiffness, and reduced mobility. Researchers wanted to see if adding this therapy t…

This study tested whether fun activities like laughter yoga and finger puppet play could help improve preschool children's social skills, emotional well-being, and ability to cope with stress. Researchers worked with 90 children, splitting them into groups that did either laughte…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help mothers cope with the extreme stress of having a child in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU). Forty mothers whose children had been hospitalized for at least a week were randomly assigned to either participate in short laug…

This study tested whether laughter yoga could help reduce burnout and improve spiritual well-being in intensive care unit nurses. Seventy nurses were randomly assigned to either participate in eight laughter yoga sessions or receive no special intervention. Researchers measured c…

This study aimed to gather basic information about how common aging challenges are connected. Researchers observed 143 people aged 65 and older to measure their breathing difficulty, posture, muscle strength, physical activity, mobility, and balance. The goal was to understand ho…

This study aimed to understand how physical activity levels relate to cough strength and balance in young adults. Researchers measured these factors in 51 healthy volunteers to see if being less active, potentially due to events like COVID-19 and earthquakes, affects physical res…

This study aimed to see if two different types of leg nerve exercises could immediately improve how people walk and stand. Researchers tested 60 healthy, sedentary young adults, giving each person a single 3-minute session of one type of exercise. They measured walking patterns a…

This study aimed to identify the key factors that limit daily functional capacity in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured pain, fatigue, strength, mobility, sleep, and mental health in 42 adult volunteers with fibromyalgia. The goal was to gather information to better u…

This study aimed to understand how common groin pain is among teenage Taekwondo athletes and what physical differences exist between those with and without pain. Researchers measured hip strength, flexibility, and function in 80 athletes aged 12-17. The goal was to spot early war…