Istinye University

This study tested whether adding pain neuroscience education (PNE) to standard physical therapy helps people with myofascial pain syndrome, a condition causing muscle knots and pain. Forty adults aged 18-50 took part. One group got only physical therapy, while the other also lear…

This study looked at whether a special physiotherapy program after a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection can reduce pain and improve movement in people with shoulder impingement syndrome. 54 adults aged 30-65 with stage I or II shoulder impingement took part. Half received the s…

This study tested two simple techniques—positional relaxation and static stretching—for immediate relief of nonspecific neck pain in 30 young adults aged 18-30. Participants received one session of either method, combined with breathing exercises. Researchers measured changes in …

This study looked at whether adding gentle spinal mobilization (a hands-on therapy) to a home exercise program helps recreational tennis players with mechanical low back pain. Thirty-one adults aged 18-45 with non-radiating back pain took part. The experimental group received fou…

This study looked at whether a hands-on movement therapy called Mulligan mobilization can help people with knee osteoarthritis. 36 adults aged 50-70 with moderate knee pain participated. Researchers measured pain, muscle activity, and sensory changes to see if this approach impro…

This study looked at whether doing clinical Pilates exercises for 6 weeks could help adults with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). 33 people took part in supervised sessions 3 times a week. The goal was to see if Pilates could reduce symptoms like heartburn, improve posture…

This study tested whether adding manual therapy (hands-on techniques) to standard breathing exercises helps children with neuromuscular disease. Twenty-eight children participated; one group did only conventional physiotherapy, while the other also received manual therapy three d…

This study tested whether watching a short animation film could help new mothers who worry they don't have enough milk. 115 pregnant women watched the film and researchers measured their breastfeeding confidence and emotional bond with their baby. The goal was to see if simple, s…

This study tested whether virtual reality (VR) hand exercises could improve thinking and hand skills in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). 29 participants either did VR hand tasks (like virtual cooking) or traditional exercises (like puzzles) twice a week for six …

This study looked at whether adding gentle spinal mobilization to a home exercise program could reduce neck pain and improve physical fitness in recreational tennis players. Thirty adults with mechanical neck pain took part. Half did only exercises at home, while the other half a…

This study looked at whether standing on a vibrating platform while doing foot exercises could help overweight and obese young adults (ages 18-35) improve ankle strength, balance, and body awareness. Twenty-six people completed 24 supervised sessions over 8 weeks. The results may…

This study tested whether adding shock wave therapy to standard physiotherapy helps people with shoulder impingement syndrome. Thirty adults received either shock waves plus physiotherapy or physiotherapy alone for three weeks. Researchers measured pain, shoulder function, and sl…

This study looked at 30 professional cyclists to compare two types of leg stretches: PNF stretching and dynamic stretching. The goal was to see which one better improves muscle performance, strength, and joint flexibility. Participants did their assigned stretch once and then too…

This study looked at 48 teen karate athletes (ages 12-18) to see how different warm-up exercises affect their posture, flexibility, balance, and performance. Each athlete tried three methods: foam rolling, dynamic stretching, and static stretching. The goal was to find out which …

This study looked at whether physical tests for core strength and daily function can be done just as accurately over a video call as in person. Thirty-six adults with chronic low back pain performed exercises like planks and chair stands both in a clinic and via tele-assessment. …

This study looked at how regular outdoor horseback riding affects physical fitness and well-being in healthy adults. Researchers compared 64 people who rode horses at least once a week for six months with non-riders. They measured muscle strength, balance, core stability, sleep q…

This study looked at 36 children aged 7 to 14 with a rounded upper back (thoracic hyperkyphosis). Researchers measured how the position of the shoulder blade relates to arm movement, strength, and physical performance. The goal was to understand early effects so that future probl…

This study looked at 44 adults with obesity to see if symptoms like shortness of breath and rapid breathing are linked to how well they can move and exercise. Participants completed breathing questionnaires, walking tests, and strength tests. The goal was to better understand the…

This study looked at 50 adults with high blood pressure to see if abnormal breathing patterns are linked to poorer exercise ability and balance. Participants completed questionnaires and physical tests. The goal is to better understand these connections, not to test a treatment.

This study looked at 46 healthy young adults aged 18-25 to see if the size of their arms, forearms, and hands is linked to how well they perform hand tasks and how fast they react. Researchers measured arm lengths and circumferences, then tested hand skills with a pegboard and re…

This study looked at physical fitness in people who received a stem cell transplant from a donor (allogeneic transplant) and compared them to healthy individuals. Researchers measured lung function, muscle strength, balance, and quality of life in 17 transplant recipients. The go…

This study looked at whether playing music during liver donation surgery could lower the body's stress and inflammation response. 61 healthy adults donating part of their liver took part. Researchers measured inflammation markers in blood samples taken before and after surgery to…

This study looked at how men and women differ in knee and foot alignment while doing a single leg squat. Researchers measured 70 sedentary adults aged 18-30 using video analysis and foot posture checks. The goal was to understand how these differences might affect knee stability.

This study tested whether a single session of neuro-athletic training (NAT) — a workout that combines brain exercises with physical movement — can immediately improve balance, flexibility, power, and reaction time in healthy young adults aged 18 to 35. Twenty-two participants did…

This study looked at 106 older adults to see if suppressing emotions changes how they feel pain and how well they move. Participants completed surveys about their emotional habits and pain, plus physical tests like walking and standing. The goal was to understand the link between…

This study looked at 120 older adults (65+) to see if dysfunctional breathing—abnormal breathing patterns without a clear medical cause—affects physical fitness. Participants completed breathing questionnaires and fitness tests like standing from a chair, walking, and stretching.…

This study looked at 40 factory workers to compare how different jobs affect the body. Blue-collar workers (on the factory floor) and white-collar workers (in offices) were tested for muscle strength, flexibility, and pain. The goal was to understand which job types pose higher e…

This study looked at 50 people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) to understand how their diet, meal patterns, and nutrition relate to their quality of life, gut symptoms, and mood. Researchers used food recall interviews and questionnaires to gather information. The goal was …

This study translated and tested a scale called the Respiratory Distress Observation Scale (RDOS) for use with Turkish-speaking palliative care patients who cannot describe their breathing difficulty. Researchers observed 100 adults with conditions like lung cancer or heart failu…

This study aimed to understand how jaw pain and limited movement affect daily life and neck function in people with temporomandibular disorders (TMD). Researchers measured pain levels, jaw mobility, neck disability, and quality of life in 62 adults diagnosed with TMD. The goal wa…