Istanbul Rumeli University

This study tested whether kinesiology tape (a stretchy, therapeutic tape) applied to the trunk and legs could improve balance, sitting ability, and independence in 30 children with cerebral palsy. Over four weeks, children received the tape alongside their regular therapy. Resear…

This study looked at whether adding osteopathic treatment (like gentle manipulation and massage) to standard physical therapy can reduce pain and improve movement in people with long-term neck pain. Forty adults with nonspecific neck pain for at least three months took part. One …

This study tested if kinesiologic taping (a special elastic tape placed on the knee) can reduce pain, improve movement, and lessen fear of moving in people with knee rheumatoid arthritis. Thirty adults aged 45-60 were split into two groups: one got the real tape, the other got a …

This study looked at whether adding a special hands-on therapy (visceral osteopathic manual therapy) to standard physical therapy helps people with long-term lower back pain from a herniated disc. Forty adults took part, and researchers measured pain, quality of life, and daily f…

This study looked at whether Nordic Walking (walking with poles) helps older adults improve muscle strength, balance, and quality of life. 28 people aged 65-80 took part, doing either Nordic Walking or regular walking for 12 weeks. Results showed that Nordic Walking may offer ext…

This study looked at whether combining Pilates with spine and body manipulation helps people with non-specific back or neck pain more than Pilates alone. Forty adults were split into two groups: one did only Pilates, the other did Pilates plus manipulation, both for 8 sessions ov…

This study tested whether adding a targeted massage technique (myofascial release) to standard physical therapy could improve quality of life for people with chronic knee pain. 45 adults with knee pain participated. The approach focused on a small muscle behind the knee called th…

This study tested whether an 8-week yoga program or standard physical therapy helps people with multiple sclerosis feel less tired, walk better, and improve their quality of life. Twenty adults with MS were split into two groups and did supervised sessions three times a week. The…

This study aimed to translate a mobility questionnaire called the New Mobility Score into Turkish and check if it works well for older adults (65+) who had hip fracture surgery. 120 people took part, answering questions about their ability to walk indoors, outdoors, and while sho…

This study looked at whether an 8-week training program using a special resistance device (Exer-Genie) and agility drills could improve sprint speed, hamstring strength, and vertical jump in 37 young female football players. Half of the players did the special training, while the…