Kastamonu University

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at d…

This study looked at whether increasing everyday physical activity (like walking or standing) along with aerobic exercise improves heart health more than exercise alone in overweight young women. 28 women were split into two groups: one did only moderate aerobic exercise, and the…

This study tested if KinesioTaping (a special elastic tape) placed around chest tube sites can lower pain after heart surgery. 100 adults who had planned heart surgery took part. The goal was to see if this simple, drug-free method helps with pain and recovery.

This study looked at 129 people who had surgery to clear blocked neck arteries, a major cause of stroke. Researchers compared two surgical methods—eversion and conventional—to see which had fewer complications like stroke, death, or re-blockage within 30 days. The goal was to fin…

This study looked at how changing the work-to-rest ratio during taekwondo combats affects athletes' bodies. Twenty experienced taekwondo athletes did three types of simulated fights: one with no set rest, one with short work and long rest, and one with long work and short rest. R…

This study looked at whether adding plyometric exercises (like jumps and bounds) to regular basketball practice improves speed, agility, and leg strength. Twenty-four male basketball players, ages 18-22, either continued their normal training or added plyometrics twice a week for…