Kastamonu University

This study aimed to see if adding more daily movement to a regular exercise routine provides extra heart and metabolic health benefits for overweight young women. Researchers compared two groups over 8 weeks: one doing aerobic exercise alone, and another combining exercise with e…

This study compared two different surgical techniques for cleaning out blocked neck arteries to prevent strokes. Doctors followed 129 patients who had this surgery to see which method led to fewer complications like strokes or artery re-blockage in the first month after the opera…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) glasses could help patients feel less pain and anxiety during a procedure to open blocked leg arteries, called peripheral angioplasty. Patients were randomly assigned to either use VR distraction or receive standard care during…

This study tested whether applying a special elastic tape (KinesioTape) around chest drain sites helps reduce pain after heart surgery. Researchers compared 100 patients who received the tape to those who got standard care alone. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free meth…

This study aimed to understand how elite taekwondo athletes' bodies and minds respond to different high-intensity combat training formats. Researchers measured 20 experienced national-level athletes' heart rates, fatigue levels, and jump performance during simulated fights with v…

This study tested whether adding an 8-week jump training program to regular basketball practice improves athletic performance. Researchers measured 24 young male players to see if exercises like box jumps and bounds could make them sprint faster, change direction quicker, and jum…