University Of Thessaly

This study looked at whether a 6-month program combining exercise and healthy eating could improve the health of 36 obese office workers (BMI over 30). Participants were assigned to the program or a control group. The goal was to see changes in body fat, blood pressure, cholester…

This study looked at whether taking postbiotics (beneficial bacterial byproducts) for 4 weeks could change gut bacteria and reduce inflammation and muscle damage after hard exercise. Fifteen physically active adults took either postbiotics or a placebo, then ran downhill and did …

This study looked at whether a water-based exercise program (hydrotherapy) could help improve balance and reduce fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. 26 adults with relapsing-remitting MS took part in 16 hydrotherapy sessions. Researchers measured changes using the Berg Bal…

This study surveyed 606 Greek cancer specialists and residents to understand their knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding physical activity for cancer patients. Participants completed an online questionnaire covering their perceived and actual knowledge, as well as barrier…

This study looked at how heat and physical activity affect pregnant women and their babies. Twenty-four healthy women in late pregnancy completed four sessions in a climate-controlled room, combining different temperatures and walking intensities. Researchers measured the mother'…

This study tested whether two devices — a knee-pull strength meter and a non-invasive muscle sensor — can reliably measure muscle strength and activity in children with cerebral palsy. Twenty children aged 5 to 16 with mild to moderate CP took part. The goal was to see if these t…

This study followed 11 healthy men aged 40-60 after a single 60-minute soccer training session. Researchers measured muscle damage, fatigue, and physical performance daily for four days. The goal was to understand how quickly middle-aged bodies bounce back from recreational socce…

This study looked at how well healthy young adults could sense and copy the speed of their knee movement with their eyes open or closed. Ten participants did knee exercises at two speeds while sitting in a quiet room. The goal was to understand how vision helps us feel our body's…