Karabuk University

This study looked at whether dry needling, a technique that uses thin needles to release tight muscles, can help people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers measured pain, wrist movement, and hand function in 78 adults with mild to moderate carpal tunnel. The goal was to see …

This study tested whether taking olive leaf extract for four weeks could improve physical performance, reduce muscle soreness, and enhance sleep quality in 18 elite male handball players. Participants received either a daily 500 mg olive leaf supplement or a placebo. The goal was…

This study tested a therapy where chronic stroke patients watched simple arm and hand actions on a screen and then imitated them, either via video calls (telerehabilitation) or in person. The goal was to see if this approach could improve arm function, daily living activities, an…

This study tested a short nurse-led program for people caring for a family member at home. The program taught skills to help caregivers feel more confident and better able to handle stress. 42 caregivers took part, and the results were measured one week after the program ended.

This study looked at 60 adults who had knee replacement surgery to see which of two nerve block combinations works better for pain relief. One group received a BiFeS block plus an adductor canal block, and the other received an IPACK block plus an adductor canal block. Researcher…

This study tested whether a childbirth class that includes progressive relaxation exercises (like tensing and releasing muscles) can help pregnant women feel less pain during labor, influence their choice of vaginal or C-section birth, and make breastfeeding more comfortable. For…

This study looked at 60 full-term newborns with jaundice who needed phototherapy (light therapy). Researchers tested whether placing a white cover over the incubator or giving the baby a gentle massage during treatment could lower bilirubin levels and shorten the time needed unde…

This study looked at whether foot reflexology massage can ease pain, improve sleep, and boost quality of life in women with migraine. Twenty-two women aged 18-45 took part, with half receiving 10 foot massage sessions over 5 weeks and the other half serving as a control group. Re…

This study tested Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), a simple tapping method, to see if it could reduce pelvic pain and improve quality of life in women with endometriosis. 64 women with pelvic pain took part. The goal was to find a low-cost, easy-to-use way to help manage sympt…

This study looked at frailty—a state of increased weakness—in 91 adults aged 45-80 with lumbar spinal stenosis, a condition that narrows the spine and causes pain. Researchers measured pain, balance, disability, fear of falling, and quality of life to understand how frailty relat…

This study looked at 105 university students to see if smartphone addiction is linked to changes in neck angle, neck position sense, and balance. Participants completed surveys and physical tests measuring neck posture and balance. The goal was to better understand how heavy phon…