Kastamonu University

This study looked at whether increasing everyday physical activities (like walking or household chores) along with regular aerobic exercise improves heart health more than exercise alone in overweight young women. Twenty-eight women with a BMI between 25 and 30 who sit for over 7…

This study tested if applying KinesioTape around chest drain sites can lower pain after heart surgery. 100 adults who had planned heart surgery were randomly assigned to get the tape or standard care. The main goal was to measure pain on the third day after surgery using a 0-10 s…

This study tested whether wearing virtual reality (VR) glasses during a leg artery procedure (angioplasty) can lower patients' pain and anxiety. 52 adults having elective angioplasty were randomly assigned to either use VR or not. Researchers measured pain and anxiety levels at s…

This study looked at 129 people who had surgery to clear blocked neck arteries (carotid endarterectomy). Doctors compared two surgical methods: the eversion technique and the conventional method. They tracked strokes, deaths, and re-blockages within 30 days after surgery to see i…

This study looked at how changing the work-to-rest ratio during taekwondo combats affects athletes' heart rate, blood lactate, and jump performance. Twenty experienced taekwondo athletes completed three different combat sessions with varying rest periods. The goal was to understa…

This study looked at whether adding jump and bound exercises (plyometrics) to regular basketball practice helps male players run faster, change direction quicker, and build leg strength. Twenty-four players aged 18-22 took part; half did extra plyometric drills twice a week for 8…