Muğla Sitki Koçman University

This study compared two exercise programs to see which is better for improving cholesterol levels in sedentary women with overweight or obesity. Forty-five women were randomly assigned to either step aerobics or core exercises for 60 minutes, four days a week, over 16 weeks. The …

This study looked at whether the way a surgeon closes the abdominal wall after an operation affects the chance of developing an incisional hernia later. Researchers followed 217 patients for a year after their surgery, recording details about their stitches and checking for herni…

This study looked at whether adding foot massage and relaxation exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover after hip fracture surgery. It involved 40 adults aged 50+ who had the surgery. Researchers measured pain, mobility, and quality of life to see if the extra…

This study tested whether adding a supervised motion control exercise program to standard rehabilitation helps people recover better after lumbar spine decompression surgery. It involved 51 adults who had the surgery 3 months prior, comparing standard care to standard care plus t…

This study tested a special home training and education program for children with cerebral palsy who had leg surgery. It compared this program to usual post-surgery care. The goal was to see if the training could help improve walking, reduce muscle stiffness and pain, and lessen …

This study tested whether a special training program helps people recover after knee replacement surgery. The program taught 50 patients over age 50 how to manage pain, relax, and prevent falls using in-person sessions and video lessons. Researchers measured pain levels, fear of …

This study tested whether adding a specialized exercise program to standard care helps people recover better after total hip replacement surgery. Researchers compared 60 patients aged 60+ who were six weeks post-surgery, measuring their pain, mobility, balance, and fear of moveme…

This study tested if a single nerve-block injection given during mastectomy surgery could reduce both immediate post-surgery pain and the risk of developing long-term chronic pain. Researchers compared two groups of patients: one received the nerve block, and the other did not. T…

This study compared two different exercise programs for people recovering from knee replacement surgery. Researchers tested whether a specialized exercise approach (called proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation) works better than standard physical therapy to reduce pain, impro…

This study aimed to understand how common malnutrition is in children with cerebral palsy and to test a simple arm measurement as a potential tool for assessment. Researchers observed 84 children during their regular doctor visits, measuring their growth and noting their physical…

This study aimed to understand the link between chronic kidney disease and heart disease risk in older adults. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 101 participants aged 65+ with kidney disease using ultrasound, blood tests, and other non-invasive checks. The goal was to i…

This study looked at 1000 patients who had a major heart attack (STEMI) to see if their nutritional status, measured by simple blood tests at the hospital, could predict their health outcomes over the next two years. Researchers used two scoring systems (CONUT and PNI) based on b…