Lokman Hekim University

This completed study tested whether adding eccentric (lengthening) exercises to standard neurodevelopmental therapy can reduce spasticity and improve walking and balance in children aged 6–18 with spastic cerebral palsy. 42 participants with mild to moderate impairment were rando…

This study tested whether strengthening a specific toe muscle (flexor hallucis longus) can improve balance, walking, and reduce falls in people over 65. Fifty-six participants were split into three groups: supervised exercise, home exercise, or no exercise. Researchers measured t…

This study tested whether laughter yoga can help with premenstrual syndrome (PMS) symptoms and quality of life in young women. Sixty-nine women aged 18-25 with PMS took part in laughter yoga sessions twice a week for four weeks, plus daily practice at home. The goal was to see if…

This study looked at whether 8 weeks of aerobic exercise can improve movement and daily function in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). 30 adults with MS were randomly placed into an exercise group or a control group. The exercise group showed significant improvements in walking…

This completed trial tested a two-session childbirth preparation program where spouses participated alongside first-time mothers. The program was based on self-efficacy theory and aimed to reduce fear of childbirth, improve self-confidence, and influence delivery mode. 120 couple…

This study translated and tested a Turkish version of the UCLA Prostate Cancer Index, a survey that measures how prostate cancer and its treatment affect daily life. Researchers worked with 115 Turkish-speaking men diagnosed with prostate cancer to check if the new version is rel…

This study tested whether applying ice or vibration to forearm muscles changes hand grip strength, muscle activation, reaction time, and hand function. Eighty healthy adults aged 18–35 were randomly assigned to ice, vibration, or no treatment. Researchers measured outcomes using …

This study tested whether a specific type of sexual health counseling, called the BETTER model, can improve the sexual quality of life for women after giving birth. Sixty first-time mothers who had vaginal deliveries were randomly assigned to receive either the counseling or stan…

This study tested whether a web-based, gamified education program could improve menstrual and genital hygiene behaviors in 77 girls aged 10-15. The program used avatars, badges, and quizzes across four online sessions. One month later, participants showed significant improvements…

This study tested whether a gamified digital education program could improve breastfeeding self-efficacy and infant feeding attitudes in pregnant women. 60 first-time mothers in their last trimester were randomly assigned to either the gamified training or standard hospital educa…

This study looked at 101 people with shoulder impingement syndrome to see if the angle of a certain shoulder bone (the critical shoulder angle) is related to how well they sense their shoulder's position and how much disability they feel. Researchers measured the bone angle from …

This study tested whether a fun, game-like online lesson could improve university students' knowledge and attitudes about family planning. Forty students who had never received such training before took a survey, then played an interactive 20-minute lesson, and finally took the s…

This study looked at 68 sedentary adults to see how two different exercise types—open kinetic chain (like leg extensions) and closed kinetic chain (like squats)—affect balance and jumping ability. Participants exercised for four weeks. The goal was to find out which type works be…

This study tested whether having senior nursing students tutor first-year students could improve their math and medication calculation skills. Fifty-five students were split into two groups: one received peer tutoring for three weeks, the other did not. The goal was to see if pee…