Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study tests whether adding virtual reality (VR) to standard pain education and core exercises can reduce pain, fear of movement, and disability in adults with chronic low back pain. Sixty participants will be randomly assigned to receive either VR-assisted education plus exe…

This study tests a gentle therapy called Mobilization with Movement (MWM) for people with rotator cuff tears. 75 adults with shoulder pain for at least 3 months will be split into three groups: MWM, standard physical therapy, or no treatment. Researchers will measure pain, arm fu…

This study looks at whether the way older adults focus their attention during virtual reality exercise affects their back pain, balance, and frailty. Forty people aged 65 and older with chronic low back pain will do the same VR exercise program but receive different instructions …

This study compares two types of hands-on therapy (myofascial release and joint mobilization) for women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of chronic low back pain. About 42 women aged 18-65 will receive one of the two techniques plus standard physical therapy, thr…

This study tests whether virtual reality exercises can improve balance, quality of life, and reduce fall risk in postmenopausal women aged 50-75 with osteoporosis. Fifty participants will be randomly assigned to either a VR exercise group or a control group. The goal is to see if…

This study tests whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy to standard hand rehab can improve range of motion, reduce pain, and boost dexterity after a flexor tendon injury. About 56 adults who are 8-12 weeks post-surgery will take part. The goal is to see if this extra tr…

This study looks at whether a special taping technique on the lower back can reduce pain and improve daily function in people with long-term low back pain. Sixty adults aged 18 to 65 with nonspecific chronic low back pain will receive either a fascia-focused tape or a standard mu…

This study compares two injection treatments for carpal tunnel syndrome, a condition causing wrist pain and numbness. Researchers will give 90 adults either a cortisone injection or a saline injection, along with exercise therapy, to see which better improves nerve function and s…

This study looks at whether a protein called progranulin (PGRN) in the blood can serve as a biomarker for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a type of arthritis that mainly affects the spine. Researchers will compare PGRN and TNF-α levels in 160 adults with AS and healthy volunteers. T…

This study aims to see how breathing muscle training at different intensities affects oxygen levels in the chest muscles of healthy adults. About 27 physically active volunteers will have their muscle oxygen measured before, during, and after training sessions. The goal is to und…