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 a postbiotic supplement for four weeks can change gut bacteria and reduce inflammation and muscle damage after intense downhill running. Fifteen physically active adults took either the supplement or a placebo, then switched after a break. Rese…

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 looked at how well people can sense and copy the speed of their knee movement, with and without vision. Sixty healthy adults tried to match two different speeds (slow and fast) while either keeping their eyes open or closed. The goal was to understand how vision contri…

This study surveyed 606 Greek cancer specialists and residents to understand what they know and think about physical activity for cancer patients. Using a validated questionnaire, researchers measured doctors' knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors regarding exercise counsel…

This study looked at how heat and physical activity affect the health of pregnant women and their unborn babies. Twenty-four healthy pregnant women completed four 3-hour sessions in a controlled room, either at a comfortable 20°C or a warm 30°C, while doing light or moderate trea…

This study tested whether two devices — a knee traction dynamometer 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 …

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…