Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University

This study looked at whether a 16-week adapted swimming program could improve behavior and physical skills in 35 boys aged 6-12 with mild autism. One group did water exercises twice a week, while the other group continued their usual school activities. Researchers measured autism…

This study looked at how different types of massage at different times of day affect brain activity in 12 healthy male taekwondo athletes. Using EEG, researchers measured brain wave patterns after massage sessions. The goal was to understand if timing matters for recovery, not to…

This study looked at whether taking a short nap (25 or 45 minutes) helps teenage soccer players perform better. Sixteen male players from a Turkish club completed agility and sprint tests after napping or staying awake. Results showed that napping improved agility and made player…

This study tested 15 sedentary women aged 40-60 to see how three types of Pilates equipment (reformer, cadillac, and chair) affect heart function and flexibility right after exercise. Each woman tried all three machines on separate days. Researchers measured heart rate variabilit…