Pamukkale University

This study aimed to see if electric or manual toothbrushes work better for keeping gums healthy and controlling bacteria in children wearing dental space maintainers (a type of orthodontic appliance). Researchers randomly assigned 68 children, aged 6-12, to use either an electric…

This study looked back at patients who had stapes surgery for otosclerosis (a condition causing hearing loss) between 2012 and 2020. Researchers wanted to see if using bone cement during the surgery led to better long-term hearing results. They examined 73 patients' hearing tests…

This small, completed pilot study tested whether a longer period of supervised exercise helps obese women stick with a workout plan and improve their health. Researchers compared a 12-week program that was fully supervised to one where only the first 6 weeks were supervised, with…

This study tested a specialized physical therapy technique called Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) in people with Parkinson's disease. The goal was to see if PNF could improve trunk mobility, walking, reduce fear of falling, and enhance quality of life. Forty-two p…

This study tested whether a guided exercise and education program delivered through video calls (telerehabilitation) could help relieve constipation symptoms and improve quality of life. Researchers enrolled 32 adults with chronic constipation to participate in the remote program…

This study tested whether doing Pilates two days a week or three days a week leads to better results when the total number of sessions is the same. Researchers enrolled 51 women with overweight or obesity to compare the two schedules over several months. They measured changes in …

This study looked at whether combining reformer Pilates exercises with personalized occupational therapy could help office workers. The therapy included ergonomic training, activity planning, and strategies to move more during the day. Researchers measured changes in muscle pain,…

This study tested whether a simple, home-based program could help improve daily life for sedentary women with obesity. For six weeks, participants practiced a guided muscle relaxation technique while listening to music. Researchers measured if this program could lead to better sl…

This study tested whether adding specific reactive arm exercises to standard stroke rehabilitation improves trunk control, balance, and reduces fall risk. Thirty stroke survivors were randomly assigned to receive either standard rehab, standard rehab plus fast-touch light trainin…

This study tested whether a specific set of exercises, delivered through video calls (telerehabilitation), could help people recover better after rotator cuff shoulder surgery. It involved 34 adults who had the surgery and could participate in Turkish. Researchers measured pain, …

This study tested whether providing online education to parents of young children with hydrocephalus (a brain fluid condition) and a surgically implanted shunt (a drainage tube) could reduce the parents' anxiety and increase their confidence in caregiving. Researchers worked with…

This study looked at whether an 8-week Pilates program could improve physical and mental well-being in healthy women. Thirty-eight sedentary women, aged 30-50, were split into a group that did Pilates twice a week and a group that did not change their routine. Researchers measure…

This study tested whether adding motion-controlled video games to standard physical therapy could help children with cerebral palsy use their affected arm and hand better. Researchers worked with 24 children, aged 7 to 13, who have a type of cerebral palsy that affects one side o…

This study tested whether teaching elite volleyball players about how pain works in the brain and body could help manage their chronic shoulder pain. Forty professional players with shoulder pain lasting at least three months were split into two groups. One group received six wee…

This study looked at how different amounts of a numbing injection for arm surgery affect pain control and side effects. Researchers gave 64 adults having hand, wrist, or elbow surgery one of two different doses of the nerve block. They also used ultrasound to check if the injecti…

This study aimed to better understand the links between gum disease, type 2 diabetes, and diabetic kidney disease by measuring specific inflammation markers. Researchers compared levels of these markers in the saliva and blood of 126 people with either newly diagnosed diabetes or…

This study aimed to understand how common jaw joint problems are in people with Sjögren's syndrome, an autoimmune disease that causes dryness. Researchers observed 27 adults with the condition to see if their jaw function was related to how active their disease was. They measured…

This study aimed to check if a specific questionnaire is a reliable and valid tool for measuring hand and arm function in people with carpal tunnel syndrome. Researchers had 101 patients with carpal tunnel fill out three different questionnaires. They then analyzed the results to…

This study tested three different breathing techniques used right before surgery to see which one most quickly and safely boosts oxygen levels in obese patients. Researchers compared standard deep breathing to two methods that use gentle machine assistance, measuring how fast pat…

This study aimed to check if a Turkish version of a pelvic floor symptom questionnaire works well for people with Sjögren's syndrome. Ten adult volunteers with the condition answered several surveys about their symptoms, pain, and daily function. The goal was to see if the questi…

This study tested whether a short educational program could help grandmothers feel more confident and less anxious when caring for newborn babies. Researchers enrolled 48 grandmothers and randomly assigned half to receive six hours of face-to-face training on baby care. The goal …