Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

This study looked at whether a 16-week adapted swimming and water exercise program could improve behavior, flexibility, and handgrip strength in 35 boys aged 6 to 12 with mild autism. Half the boys did the water exercises twice a week, while the other half continued their usual s…

This study looked at whether short daytime naps help teenage soccer players perform better. Sixteen male athletes from a Turkish club tried no nap, a 25-minute nap, or a 45-minute nap before agility and sprint tests. The 45-minute nap improved agility and made players feel less t…

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment (reformer, cadillac, and chair) affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise in 15 sedentary women aged 40-60. Each woman tried all three machines on separate days, and researchers measured heart rate variabilit…

This study looked at how different massage techniques, given at different times of day, affect brain activity in 12 healthy male taekwondo athletes. Using EEG, researchers measured brain wave patterns to see if timing matters for recovery. The goal was to gather knowledge, not to…