Yeditepe University

This study tested whether a medical glue (butyl-cyanoacrylate) works as well as traditional stitches for holding gum grafts in place. Twenty-four adults with thin gums received either glue or stitches after graft surgery. Researchers tracked healing, graft size, patient comfort, …

This study used artificial intelligence to analyze sprinting motions and identify football players at risk for hamstring injuries. Players at medium or high risk then followed a four-month exercise program called FUNBALL, which has been shown to reduce thigh muscle injuries by ab…

This study tested whether doing both physical and mental exercises together, delivered through remote sessions, can improve quality of life and balance in people with Parkinson's disease. Thirty participants completed the program, which focused on tasks like walking while solving…

This study tested a special exercise program for athletes who play sports like volleyball, tennis, or swimming and have shoulder pain. 28 athletes aged 18-35 took part. The program aimed to reduce pain and improve shoulder function better than a standard exercise routine.

This study compared two ways of delivering exercise programs to people with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: live online sessions with a therapist versus pre-recorded videos. Sixteen participants completed a 12-week program focusing on strength, core stability, and stretch…

This study looked at whether breathing and posture exercises, done at home through video calls, could help young adults with asthma. Twelve people aged 18-26 with stable asthma took part. The exercises aimed to improve breathing, posture, and quality of life. Results showed poten…

This completed study tested whether adding sensory integration therapy to standard balance exercises could improve balance, thinking, and independence in 22 children with cerebral palsy aged 6 to 10. Participants were randomly assigned to 12 weeks of balance exercises alone or co…

This study tested whether virtual reality training or physical activity could improve physical function, thinking, and quality of life in 45 adults with schizophrenia. Participants did either VR gaming or structured exercise for 12 weeks. Researchers measured balance, walking abi…

This study tested whether adding relaxation exercises (like deep breathing) to stretching can reduce pain and improve quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Twenty sedentary women aged 18-25 participated. The experimental group did both stretching a…

This study tested whether adding a 5-second hold at the end of each leg-extension exercise boosts thigh muscle strength more than doing the exercise without the hold. Forty-three healthy, sedentary adults did leg lifts 3 days a week for 8 weeks. Researchers measured their leg str…

This study looked at 10 school-aged children with cerebral palsy to see if their hand function is related to their school grades and performance. Researchers measured hand ability using standard tests and compared them to report card grades and teacher evaluations. The goal was t…

This observational study will look at 80 children aged 8-14 to see if regularly playing wind instruments like the flute or melodica changes their chest movement, posture, breathing rate, and physical capacity. Half the kids will be wind instrument players, and the other half will…

This study looked at 60 athletes to understand how past ankle sprains affect muscle size, ligament thickness, balance, and strength. Researchers compared athletes with and without a history of ankle sprains using ultrasound and balance tests. The goal is to find early warning sig…

This study surveyed 128 adults in Gaza who have used a lower limb prosthesis for at least six months. Researchers measured their satisfaction with life and their prosthesis, as well as their overall quality of life during the ongoing war. No treatments or interventions were given…

This study checked if a special balance scale is a good and reliable way to measure balance in older adults. 60 elderly people with normal thinking skills took part. They did several balance and mental tests, but no treatment was given. The goal was to see if the scale works well…

This study looked at whether high-intensity breathing muscle training can improve respiratory strength, balance, and core endurance in American football players. 24 male athletes aged 18-35 who trained regularly took part. Researchers measured breathing power and core endurance b…

This study tested whether kinesiotape or dynamic tape improves jumping and hopping performance in 29 adolescent volleyball players with mild ankle instability. Players performed functional tests with and without tape. The results showed no significant difference between taped and…