Kirsehir Ahi Evran Universitesi

This study tested two hand therapy approaches—task-oriented training and joint mobilization—to see if they could improve hand function, reduce pain, and enhance quality of life for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Fifty-four participants with rheumatoid arthritis were randomly a…

This study tested whether adding a program of home-based posture exercises to standard medication could help people with fibromyalgia. Researchers measured if the exercises improved pain sensitivity, spinal flexibility, sleep, anxiety, and quality of life. The study involved 55 a…

This study tested whether adding exercise advice from AI chatbots (ChatGPT and DeepSeek) to standard physiotherapy could help people with shoulder pain. 75 adults with shoulder pain were split into three groups: one got standard physiotherapy, and the other two got physiotherapy …

This study tested whether a short educational program could help parents of children with disabilities who suffer from chronic neck pain. Sixty-two parents were randomly assigned to either receive a five-day neck education course or no training. The program was found to be effect…

This study tested whether a specific set of exercises for the jaw and neck, called Rocabado exercises, could help people with long-term neck pain. Researchers worked with 62 sedentary adults who had experienced neck pain for at least three months. They measured changes in pain le…

This study tested if adding a patient education program to standard physical therapy could better help people with long-term, non-specific low back pain. It involved 40 adults who had experienced back pain for over six months. Researchers compared the effects of standard treatmen…

This study compared two non-invasive treatments for tennis elbow pain. Researchers tested shock wave therapy against phonophoresis (ultrasound with medication) in 60 adults with persistent elbow pain. They measured which treatment better reduced pain, improved hand function, and …

This study tested whether specific foot-strengthening exercises and gentle joint mobilization could help young adults with flexible flat feet. Researchers worked with 45 participants to see if these non-surgical methods could improve their balance, jumping ability, and running sk…

This study tested whether adding specific upper back mobility exercises to a standard core strengthening program could better help people with long-term, unexplained neck pain. It involved 54 adults who had experienced neck pain for at least three months. Researchers compared the…

This study tested whether adding a specific muscle relaxation technique to standard core strengthening exercises could better help people with long-term neck pain. It involved 45 adults who had neck pain for at least three months. Participants were split into two groups to compar…

This study tested whether using virtual reality (VR) could help patients feel less pain and anxiety during the removal of a catheter from the groin after a heart imaging test. One hundred patients were randomly assigned to either use a VR headset during the procedure or receive s…

This study tested whether combining two non-drug treatments could help people with rheumatoid arthritis who have foot pain. Researchers gave 55 participants either underwater ultrasound therapy, custom-made shoe insoles, both, or neither to see which worked best. The goal was to …

This study observed 46 adults having arm surgery with nerve-block anesthesia to see if their emotional personality type affected their experience. Researchers found patients with anxious or depressive temperaments were more likely to need stronger anesthesia and reported higher p…

This study aimed to understand the connection between chronic neck pain and how well muscles get oxygen during activity. Researchers measured oxygen levels in the shoulder muscle, arm strength, breathing muscle strength, and ability to do daily tasks in 51 people with long-term n…

This study aimed to see if a simple 6-minute hand exercise test is a good way to measure upper body function in people with rheumatoid arthritis. Researchers tested 40 adult volunteers with the condition to check if the test was reliable and valid. The goal was to find a practica…