Muğla Sitki Koçman University

This study compared two exercise programs to see which is better for improving cholesterol levels in sedentary women with overweight or obesity. Forty-five women were randomly assigned to either step aerobics or core exercises for 60 minutes, four days a week, over 16 weeks. The …

This study looked at whether the way a surgeon closes the abdominal wall after an operation affects the chance of developing an incisional hernia—a painful bulge that often requires another surgery. Researchers followed 217 adults for a year after their abdominal surgery, compari…

This study tested whether a special home exercise and education program helps children with cerebral palsy recover better after leg tendon surgery. It compared this multi-component training to the usual post-surgery care. Researchers measured pain, fear of movement, walking abili…

This study tested a special training program designed to help people recover after knee replacement surgery. The program taught 50 patients over age 50 how to manage pain, practice relaxation and breathing exercises, and reduce their fear of falling. Researchers compared patients…

This study tested whether a specific exercise program works better than standard care to help people recover after knee replacement surgery. Researchers compared two groups of 50 older adults who had the surgery, measuring their pain, balance, movement, and fear of re-injury. The…

This study looked at whether adding foot massage and relaxation exercises to standard physical therapy helps people recover after hip fracture surgery. It involved 40 adults aged 50+ who had the surgery. Researchers measured pain, mobility, and quality of life to see if the extra…

This study tested whether adding a supervised motion control exercise program to standard rehabilitation helps people recover better after lumbar spine decompression surgery. It involved 51 adults who had the surgery 3 months prior, comparing standard care to standard care plus t…

This study tested whether adding a specialized exercise program to standard care helps people recover better after total hip replacement surgery. Researchers compared 60 patients aged 60+ who were six weeks post-surgery, measuring their pain, mobility, balance, and fear of moveme…

This study tested if a single nerve-block injection given during mastectomy surgery could reduce both immediate post-surgery pain and the risk of developing long-term chronic pain. Researchers compared two groups of patients: one received the nerve block, and the other did not. T…

This study aimed to understand the link between chronic kidney disease and future heart problems in older adults. Researchers measured blood vessel health in 101 participants aged 65+ with kidney disease who were not on dialysis. They used non-invasive tests like neck ultrasounds…

This study aimed to understand how common malnutrition is in children with cerebral palsy and to test a simple arm measurement as a potential tool for assessment. Researchers observed 84 children during their regular doctor visits, measuring their growth and noting their physical…

This study looked at 1000 patients who had a major heart attack (STEMI) to see if their nutritional status, measured by simple blood tests at the hospital, could predict their health outcomes over the next two years. Researchers used two scoring systems (CONUT and PNI) based on b…