Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study tested a program to help children aged 8-12 with cystic fibrosis and their mothers build life skills and psychological resilience. The program included activities like laughter yoga and support sessions. Researchers measured lung function, quality of life, and emotiona…

This study tested whether combining underwater ultrasound therapy with custom-made foot insoles helps people with rheumatoid arthritis who have foot pain. 55 patients took part. The goal was to see if this combination reduces pain, improves daily function, and boosts quality of l…

This study looked at whether teaching people with long-term low back pain about their condition (like safe movements and pain management) could improve their symptoms. 40 adults with chronic non-specific low back pain were split into two groups: one got standard treatment, the ot…

This study tested two treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis): shock wave therapy and phonophoresis (ultrasound with anti-inflammatory gel). Sixty adults with elbow pain for at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain, hand grip strength, and tendon thickne…

This study looked at whether adding home-based posture exercises to regular medication could help people with fibromyalgia feel less pain and move better. Fifty-five adults took part. Researchers measured pain, spinal movement, anxiety, sleep quality, and overall well-being. The …

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) exercises could help people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) as well as or better than standard physical therapy. 90 adults aged 18-65 with frozen shoulder took part. Researchers measured pain, shoulder movement, and daily …

This study looked at whether Rocabado exercises—a set of movements for the jaw and neck—can reduce disability and improve movement in people with chronic neck pain. 62 adults aged 18-65 who had neck pain for at least 3 months and were not active in other treatments took part. The…

This study tested two hand therapy methods—task-oriented training and Mulligan mobilization—in 54 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve hand strength, function, and pain, and boost quality of life. Results may offer simple, drug-f…

This study looked at whether special shoes that light up when you step can help older adults keep their balance and walk more safely. Fifty-two people over age 65 tried walking barefoot, in regular shoes, and in light-up shoes. Researchers measured balance, walking speed, and fal…

This study looked at whether adding a gentle muscle-release technique (myofascial relaxation) to core-strengthening exercises helps people with long-term neck pain. 45 adults with neck pain for at least 3 months were split into two groups: one did only core exercises, the other a…

This study tested whether adding AI chatbot guidance (ChatGPT or DeepSeek) to standard physical therapy helps people with shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). 75 adults were split into three groups: standard therapy alone, or standard therapy plus AI-guided exercises. After…

This study looked at whether short foot exercises and joint mobilization can help young adults with flat feet (pes planus). 45 people with flexible flat feet took part. They did balance and jump tests to see if these treatments improve movement and stability.

This study looked at whether adding thoracic (upper back) mobilization exercises to a core stabilization program helps people with chronic non-specific neck pain. 54 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. Researchers measured pain and disability to see if the …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during removal of a catheter from the groin after a heart procedure could lower pain, anxiety, and keep vital signs stable. 100 adults were split into two groups: one wore VR goggles showing a calming scene, while the other rec…

This study tested a 5-day neck education program for 62 parents of children with disabilities who had chronic neck pain. The program included five 60-minute sessions. After 12 weeks, parents who took the program reported less neck-related disability compared to those who did not.…

This study looked at how breathing and leg muscles use oxygen during intense arm and leg exercises in 24 healthy, active adults aged 18-35. Researchers measured muscle oxygen levels with a special light-based device during cycling and arm-cranking tests. The goal was to understan…

This study looked at how rheumatoid arthritis (RA) affects arm and hand function in 26 adults aged 18-75. Researchers measured upper body exercise capacity, hand grip strength, and ability to perform daily activities. The goal was to better understand these limitations, which are…

This study looked at 51 people with chronic neck pain to see how oxygen levels in the neck muscles relate to arm exercise ability, muscle strength, and daily activities. Researchers used a special device to measure muscle oxygen and tested arm function with a pegboard and ring te…

This study explored how having fibromyalgia changes body measurements (like neck and waist size) and sleep patterns in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers measured 77 participants using sleep tests and ultrasound. The goal was to better understand the link between th…

This study checked if a simple arm exercise test, called the six-minute pegboard and ring test, is a reliable way to measure upper body fitness in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Forty adults with the condition took the test along with other arm strength and function measures. …

This study looked at 46 people having arm surgery to see if their emotional personality type affected how well the numbing medicine worked. Before surgery, patients filled out a questionnaire about their temperament. The study found that people with anxious or depressive traits w…

This study looked at 120 adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months to understand how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) relates to their symptoms. Researchers measured pain, disability, muscle strength, and quality of life, comparing those with and without kinesiophobia. The …