Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study tested two manual therapy methods—myofascial release and joint mobilization—in 42 women with sacroiliac joint dysfunction, a common cause of low back pain. Both techniques were added to a standard exercise and ultrasound program over six weeks. Researchers measured pai…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) to pain education and core exercises could help people with chronic low back pain. 51 adults were split into two groups: one did standard pain education plus core exercises, the other used VR for pain education plus the same e…

This study tested whether adding virtual reality (VR) exercises to standard physical therapy helps people with rotator cuff injuries. Sixty adults with shoulder pain for at least three months were split into two groups: one received standard therapy, the other added VR-based task…

This study tested whether adding exercise plans created by AI chatbots (ChatGPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro, or DeepSeek V3.1) to standard physical therapy helps people with degenerative knee disease feel better and move easier. 84 adults aged 40-65 took part in an 8-week program with supe…

This study tested whether virtual reality-based exercises are more effective than standard physical therapy for people with frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis). 90 adults aged 18-65 with limited shoulder motion took part. Researchers measured pain, range of motion, and daily fu…

This study tested a five-day neck education program for 62 parents of children with disabilities who had chronic neck pain. The program taught neck anatomy, proper posture, ergonomics, and exercises. After 12 weeks, parents who took the program reported less neck-related disabili…

This study tested a program designed 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 aimed to improve emotional well-being, quality of life, and lung function.…

This study tested whether special shoes that light up when you step can improve balance, walking, and reduce fall risk in people over 65. Fifty-two older adults were tested while barefoot, in regular shoes, and in the light-up shoes. The goal was to see if the visual cue from the…

This study tested whether AI chatbots (ChatGPT and DeepSeek) could help create better exercise plans for people with shoulder pain (subacromial pain syndrome). 75 adults were split into three groups: standard physiotherapy, standard plus ChatGPT exercises, or standard plus DeepSe…

This study tested whether adding home-based posture exercises to regular medication could improve pain and mobility in 55 adults with fibromyalgia. Participants did exercises at home while continuing their usual drugs. Researchers measured pain threshold, spinal flexibility, anxi…

This completed study tested whether combining underwater ultrasound therapy with custom-made foot orthotics can help people with rheumatoid arthritis who have foot pain. Fifty-five participants received the treatments, and researchers measured pain, balance, and quality of life. …

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) during the removal of a tube from the groin after a heart procedure could reduce pain and anxiety. One hundred adults were randomly assigned to either wear VR goggles showing calming scenes or receive standard care. Researchers…

This study tested two non-invasive treatments for tennis elbow (lateral epicondylitis) in 60 adults aged 18-65 who had pain for at least 3 months. One group received extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT), another received phonophoresis (ultrasound with anti-inflammatory gel), …

This study tested whether adding Rocabado exercises (jaw-focused movements) to standard neck stabilization exercises could help people with chronic neck pain. Sixty-two adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months took part. The goal was to see if the combined exercise program…

This study tested short foot exercises and joint mobilization in 45 young adults with flat feet (pes planus). Participants were split into three groups: one did stretching and short foot exercises, one did stretching plus subtalar joint mobilization, and one did both. The goal wa…

This study tested two hand therapy approaches—task-oriented training (like practicing daily activities) and Mulligan mobilization (a pain-free joint glide)—in 54 adults with rheumatoid arthritis. The goal was to see if these treatments could improve hand strength, function, and q…

This completed study looked at whether adding myofascial relaxation (a type of gentle stretching) to core stabilization exercises helps people with chronic neck pain. 45 adults aged 18 to 65 took part for 6 weeks. The goal was to see if the combination improves pain, balance, nec…

This study tested whether adding thoracic (upper back) mobilization exercises to a standard core stabilization program helps people with chronic non-specific neck pain more than core exercises alone. Fifty-four sedentary adults with neck pain lasting at least 3 months did supervi…

This study compared standard physiotherapy (electrotherapy, heat, exercises, massage) to the same physiotherapy plus patient education for chronic low back pain. Forty adults with pain lasting over six months took part. The goal was to see if learning about pain causes, proper po…

This study compared 80 women with and without fibromyalgia to measure muscle strength, muscle thickness, vitamin D levels, and sleep quality. Researchers used advanced tools like isokinetic dynamometers and ultrasound to find differences between the groups. The goal was to better…

This completed study from Turkey looked at how well rheumatoid arthritis patients can use their arms and hands. Researchers tested 26 patients using a pegboard and ring test for arm exercise, a hand dynamometer for grip strength, and a daily living test. The goal was to better un…

This study looked at how fear of movement (kinesiophobia) affects people with chronic neck pain. Researchers measured pain, disability, strength, and quality of life in 120 adults who had neck pain for at least 3 months. The goal was to understand the link between fear of movemen…

This completed study looked at how oxygen levels in the breathing muscles and thigh muscles change during upper- and lower-body exercise in healthy young men and women. Twenty-four physically active adults aged 18-35 did cycling and arm-cranking tests while their muscle oxygen wa…

This study looked at how having fibromyalgia changes body measurements and sleep patterns in people with obstructive sleep apnea. Researchers measured neck, waist, and hip sizes, and used sleep tests and ultrasound to compare 77 participants. The goal was to better understand the…

This study looked at 46 people having arm surgery with a nerve block to see if their emotional personality type affected pain and anesthesia success. Researchers found that anxious patients were more likely to need extra sedation or general anesthesia and reported higher pain aft…

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 simple tests to check strength and function. Th…

This study tested whether a six-minute pegboard and ring test is a valid and reliable way to measure upper arm exercise capacity in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Forty patients completed the test along with other arm function measures. The goal is to see if this simple test c…