Atlas University

This study looked at whether special breathing exercises (respiratory muscle training) can improve lung function and muscle strength in children who have had a kidney transplant. 30 children aged 8-18 who were at least 6 months post-transplant took part. The goal was to see if th…

This study tested whether adding special breathing exercises (expiratory muscle training) to standard chest physiotherapy helps children with asthma. 30 children aged 8-18 were randomly assigned to either standard care or standard care plus the breathing exercises. After 8 weeks,…

This study looked at whether using a special light treatment (photodynamic therapy) during root canal cleaning can reduce pain afterward. 95 adults with infected back teeth were treated, and their pain was tracked for 3 days. The goal was to see if adding light therapy helps more…

This study looked at whether guided breathing exercises can reduce pain, shortness of breath, and improve daily function in people with terminal cancer who are receiving palliative care. 58 patients took part: one group did specific breathing exercises with a physiotherapist, whi…

This study tested if dry needling (inserting thin needles into muscle trigger points) can reduce jaw pain in people with temporomandibular disorder (TMD). 40 adults with jaw pain for at least 3 months received either dry needling or standard physical therapy. The main goal was to…

This study tested two different physical therapy approaches for people with long-term neck pain. 24 adults received either instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization or manual therapy three times a week for four weeks. Researchers measured pain, neck function, muscle endurance,…

This study looked at whether a melatonin skin patch can improve sleep quality in 60 adults who had urological surgery. Surgery and hospital stays often disrupt sleep, and melatonin levels drop afterward. The patch aims to steadily raise melatonin levels to help patients sleep bet…

This study tested whether adding sensory exercises (like touch and feel) to standard motor training helps stroke survivors regain hand function. 81 participants were split into three groups: sensory only, motor only, or combined training. The combined group showed the best improv…

This study tested whether doing Pilates online with a live instructor could help women with painful periods. 34 women with primary dysmenorrhea took part in 16 supervised sessions over 8 weeks. Researchers measured pain, other symptoms, and trunk muscle endurance to see if the pr…

This study looked at whether giving children with fever a warm foot bath can help reduce their temperature and pain. Sixty children aged 1 to 5 years old with a fever of at least 38.3°C took part. The goal was to find a safe, drug-free way to manage fever symptoms.

This study looked at whether doing progressive relaxation exercises (tensing and relaxing muscles one by one) can improve sleep quality in people who had urological surgery. Only 2 people took part, and they used a sleep questionnaire to measure results. The goal was to see if th…

This study looked at how children with autism and typically developing children perform physical tasks like standing or walking while also doing a thinking task. Researchers wanted to see if adding a mental challenge changes how well they move. The study included 90 children aged…

This study looked at whether a 10-week physical activity awareness program could help inactive young adults (ages 18-25) move more and improve their fitness. Some participants also took a weekly group exercise class. The goal was to see if learning about activity habits leads to …