Izmir Democracy University

This study looked at whether laughter yoga or finger puppet play can help preschool children feel better emotionally and become more resilient. 90 kids were split into three groups: one did laughter yoga twice a week for four weeks, one did finger puppet play twice a week for two…

This study looked at whether laughter yoga can help mothers of children in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) feel more resilient and cope better. Forty mothers whose children had been in the PICU for at least a week took part. Some did short laughter yoga sessions over 3-4…

This study looked at whether matrix rhythm therapy, a type of gentle vibration treatment, can improve daily function, quality of life, breathing, and physical performance in people with axial spondyloarthritis, a chronic inflammatory arthritis of the spine. 27 adults with active …

This study tested whether laughter yoga can help reduce burnout and improve spiritual well-being in intensive care unit (ICU) nurses. 70 nurses were split into two groups: one did eight laughter yoga sessions, the other did nothing. Researchers measured changes in burnout and wel…

This study looks at whether respiratory muscle strength, endurance, and cough strength are linked to balance in adolescent volleyball players. Researchers will measure these factors in 18 athletes aged 10 to 19 who have played volleyball for at least a year. The goal is to unders…

This study looks at how pain, tiredness, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life are connected to injury risk in volleyball players. Researchers will test 28 professional players using movement screens and surveys. The goal is to understand which factors make players more l…

This study looked at how two different nerve stretching exercises affect walking and spine alignment in 60 healthy but sedentary adults aged 18-30. Participants did either a 'slider' or 'tensioner' technique for 3 minutes, and researchers measured changes in walking speed, step l…

This study looked at 51 young adults to see if their physical activity level is related to how strong their cough is and how well they can balance. Participants answered a questionnaire about their activity and used a device to measure cough strength. The goal was to understand t…

This study looked at how common groin pain is in teenage Taekwondo athletes (ages 12-17) and whether those with symptoms have weaker hips or less movement. Researchers tested 80 athletes with physical exams and strength measurements. The goal is to help coaches and doctors spot e…

This study aimed to uncover what factors most affect functional capacity—like walking, standing, and daily tasks—in people with fibromyalgia. Researchers assessed 42 adults using physical tests, pain and fatigue scales, posture analysis, sleep quality, and psychological questionn…

This completed study looked at 143 older adults (65+) to measure their breathing, posture, muscle strength, physical activity, balance, and mobility. Participants completed simple tests and questionnaires in one session. The goal was to find connections between these factors that…