Uskudar University

This study looked at whether a type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization (DNS) can help people who had surgery for a herniated disc in their lower back. Fifty adults aged 35-50 who had the surgery did DNS exercises for 8 weeks. The goal was to see if the exercis…

This study looked at whether adding virtual reality (VR) games to standard physical therapy helps people with lumbar disc herniation. 93 participants received either standard therapy alone or standard therapy plus VR exercises for six weeks. Researchers measured changes in balanc…

This study looked at whether high-intensity functional exercise programs can improve physical health and well-being in women after menopause. 40 postmenopausal women aged 50-65 took part. The exercises were short, intense, and based on daily movements. The goal was to see if thes…

This study tested whether teaching mothers about diaper rash care through a short video improves their knowledge and helps heal their baby's rash faster. 74 first-time mothers of infants aged 0-6 months took part. Half watched the video, half did not. The video group showed bette…

This study looked at whether adding Reformer Pilates exercises to manual therapy (like massage, cupping, and heat) helps women with chronic low back pain more than manual therapy alone. Forty women aged 25 to 55 with pain lasting over 12 weeks took part. Researchers measured pain…

This study tested whether an artificial intelligence program could create a reformer Pilates workout that improves forward head posture as effectively as one designed by a human instructor. Forty adults with poor posture did Pilates twice a week for six weeks. Researchers measure…

This study looked at whether teaching bank employees about ergonomics and giving them breathing exercises could reduce their muscle and joint pain, improve their posture, and increase their awareness of how they sit and breathe. 62 office workers who sit at computers for at least…

This study tested whether adding a gentle exercise with blood flow restriction to standard physical therapy helps people recover better after meniscus knee surgery. 36 adults with ongoing knee pain took part. The goal was to see if this approach could improve muscle strength, red…

This study looked at whether training the muscles used for breathing can help people with long-term low back pain. 40 adults with pain lasting at least 3 months did breathing exercises, and researchers measured changes in diaphragm function, core stability, pain, and quality of l…

This study looked at whether adding dynamic neuromuscular stabilization breathing exercises to standard Schroth exercises helps teens with scoliosis. 26 participants aged 10-18 with mild to moderate curves were enrolled. Researchers measured spine curvature, breathing strength, p…

This study tested whether Pilates exercises can reduce neck pain in violinists. Thirty violinists with non-specific neck pain took part. Researchers measured sleep quality, neck disability, and pain levels before and after the exercises. The goal was to see if Pilates could be a …

This study looked at whether reformer Pilates or mat Pilates is better for women with a slipped disc in the lower back. Forty women took part, and researchers measured pain, quality of life, and fear of movement. The goal was to see which exercise approach helps more.

This study looked at whether doing Pilates exercises can reduce pain and other symptoms of dysmenorrhea (painful periods). Fifty-six women aged 18 to 50 with regular menstrual pain took part. Researchers measured changes in pain, fatigue, and sleep quality using standard question…

This study looked at whether a specific type of exercise called dynamic neuromuscular stabilization can help people with chronic low back pain. Twenty adults with pain lasting at least six months took part. Researchers measured changes in pain, posture, daily function, and qualit…

This study examined the connection between a rounded upper back (thoracic kyphosis) and shoulder pain, movement, strength, and daily function in 30 adults aged 18 to 60 with a kyphosis angle over 40 degrees. Researchers measured the curve of the spine, pain levels, shoulder motio…

This study looked at blood test results from 100 people over 50 to see if there is a connection between gum inflammation and Alzheimer's disease. Researchers measured gum health and checked blood cell counts. The goal was to find out if certain blood markers could help understand…

This completed study looked at 40 children with cerebral palsy to see if the quality of their early movements (around 10-20 weeks after birth) could predict how well they would move later in childhood. Researchers used video recordings to score early motor patterns and compared t…

This study looked at 40 adults aged 18-39 who play digital games at least 3 hours a day, 4-5 days a week. Researchers measured pain in different body areas, sleep quality, and arm/shoulder/hand function using questionnaires. The goal was to understand how gaming addiction impacts…

This study looked at 53 people who had a stroke to see how tiredness (fatigue) affects their quality of life. Researchers used questionnaires to measure fatigue and overall well-being. The goal was to understand if fatigue is a major factor in how stroke survivors feel day-to-day…

This study looked at 40 people with multiple sclerosis to see if muscle loss (sarcopenia) is linked to weaker breathing muscles and lung function. Participants did breathing tests and grip strength measurements in a single session. The goal was to understand the connection, not t…

This study looked at 153 first-time mothers to see if their body measurements (like height, weight, and BMI) are linked to pelvic size and how labor goes. Researchers measured the women's bodies and pelvises and tracked pain levels, how long labor lasted, and whether they had a v…