Pamukkale University

This study tests whether connective tissue massage or music-based relaxation can reduce pain and other symptoms in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Thirty-six women will be randomly assigned to massage, relaxation, or a control group. The treatments are given be…

This study looks at whether using a compression sleeve (intermittent pneumatic compression) can replace or be added to standard manual lymphatic drainage to reduce arm swelling in breast cancer survivors. About 45 women with long-term lymphedema will be assigned to one of three g…

This study tests whether adding extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and disability in people with chronic low back pain lasting more than three months. Forty-four adults will receive either ESWT plus conventional rehab or rehab al…

This study tests if electrical stimulation applied to the vaginal area or the perineum (the area between the vagina and anus) can help women with overactive bladder. 63 women will be split into three groups: one gets vaginal stimulation plus bladder training, another gets perinea…

This study tests whether extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) can reduce spasticity—stiff, tight muscles—in the wrists of people who had a stroke at least six months ago. Researchers will give 32 participants either ESWT plus standard rehab or just standard rehab. They will u…

This study will test five different passive recovery methods—compression therapy, vacuum therapy, kinesiology taping, passive rest, and classical massage—after a high-intensity cycling workout. Ten healthy young women will try each method once a week for five weeks. The goal is t…

This study looks at 34 people with hand or forearm injuries to see if their own sense of manual ability matches what standard physical tests measure. At 6 and 12 weeks after injury or surgery, participants fill out a questionnaire about their hand function and undergo tests like …

This study looks at what helps older adults (65+) understand how climate change affects their health. Researchers will ask 159 participants to fill out surveys about their thinking skills, physical activity, and climate change knowledge. The goal is to find ways to better teach s…

This study looks at whether a person's ability to understand health information (health literacy) is linked to how well they recover from hand or forearm injuries. Researchers will measure grip strength and hand function in 117 adults aged 18-65. The goal is to see if better heal…

This study looks at whether fear of movement (kinesiophobia) can predict how well people recover after a wrist fracture treated without surgery. Researchers will measure fear levels, wrist motion, strength, and daily function in 34 adults. The goal is to understand if psychologic…