Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

This study looked at whether a 16-week swimming and water exercise program could improve behavior and physical skills 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 school routine. The resul…

This study looked at how different types of massage—manual, vibration, and percussion—affect brain activity in 12 male taekwondo athletes when given at different times of day. The athletes were all healthy black belts with years of training. Researchers used EEG to measure brain …

This study tested how three types of Pilates equipment—reformer, cadillac, and chair—affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise. Fifteen sedentary women aged 40-60 completed a session on each machine. Researchers measured heart rate variability and flexibility bef…

This study looked at whether short daytime naps help adolescent soccer players perform better. Sixteen male players 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 exercise feel eas…