Cultural adaptation and reliability of the Turkish version of the Children's Assessment of Participation with Hands scale in children with physical disabilities.

Background: The 'Children's Assessment of Participation with Hands (CAP-H)' scale is a parent report questionnaire that can be used to measure participation in life situations that require hand use for children with disabilities. The aim of this study was to examine the reliability of a Turkish version of the CAP-H scale in order to evaluate the hand participation of children with physical disabilities and compare them with typically developing children.

Methods: Evaluation was made of a total of 182 physically disabled children (8.

The Effect of Myofascial Release Applied to Thoracolumbar Fascia on Flexibility, Muscular Endurance, and Balance in Healthy Young Adults: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

Context: Although cranial distant effects occur in self-myofascial release interventions for lower-extremity muscles and fascia, the results of caudal distant effects are still unclear. The aim of this study was to examine the distant effects of myofascial release applied to the thoracolumbar fascia together with exercise training on balance, lower-extremity flexibility, and muscular endurance in healthy young adults.

Design: Single-blinded randomized control trial design.

The Relationship Between Fatigue and Quality of Life in the Turkish Mothers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

This study aimed to investigate the different effects of fatigue and health-related quality of life in the Turkish mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) through comparisons with mothers of typically developing children, and to evaluate the relationship between different aspects of maternal fatigue, depression, and maternal health-related quality of life. The study included a total of 103 mothers, comprising 60 mothers of children with ASD and 43 mothers of typically developing children. The Nottingham Health Profile and Quality of Life in Autism Questionnaire-Parent Version were used to assess the health-related quality of life.

Effectiveness of Power Exercises Compared to Traditional Strength Exercises on Motor Skills, Muscle Performance and Functional Muscle Strength of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Trial.

The aim of this study was to compare the impact of 8-weeks of power exercises compared to traditional strength exercises on motor abilities, muscle performance, and functional strength in children with ADHD. A total of 34 children with ADHD were randomized into two groups to receive functional power training ( = 17, M age: 121.2 ± 16.

The effect of strengthening and aerobic exercises on balance and functional independence levels in students with intellectual disabilities.

Purpose: This study was planned to examine the effects of strengthening and aerobic exercise training applied to students with intellectual disabilities on balance and functional independence.

Methods: A total of 107 intellectually disabled students, 36 girls, and 71 boys, aged between 11 and 18 years, studying at Denizli Çamlık Special Education Practice Center School were included in the study. In the study, a training program consisting of twice-a-week aerobic exercises was applied for one year and home strengthening exercises three days a week was applied for three months.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the JHand for the Patient-Oriented Outcome Measure for Patients with Hand and Elbow Disorders.

The JHand is an easy-to-understand questionnaire that includes questions that exclude hand dominance. It was developed to evaluate patients with hand and elbow disorders. However, JHand has not been translated and validated in the Turkish language.

Psychometric Properties of the Turkish Version of the Activity Diversity Questionnaire for Older Adults.

Introduction: The Activity Diversity Questionnaire consists of 20 items that assess activity diversity using Shannon's entropy. Comparing the relationship between health outcomes and activity diversity is important for older adults. There is no scale in Turkish that can be used to evaluate the activity diversity.

A descriptive study of knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and precautions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students regarding COVID-19.

Background: Physiotherapy and rehabilitation students need to be aware of the global COVID-19 pandemic and choose the correct interventions.

Objectives: To investigate the knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, and precautions of physiotherapy and rehabilitation students regarding COVID-19 during the global pandemic.

Methods: A total of 438 physiotherapy and rehabilitation students participated in the study.

The effect of video-assisted discharge education after total hip replacement surgery: a randomized controlled study.

This study aimed to investigate the effect of a video-assisted discharge education program on activities of daily living, functionality, and patient satisfaction following total hip replacement (THR) surgery. This study included 31 patients who were randomly divided into the physiotherapy group (n = 18), and the video-assisted discharge education (VADE) group (n = 13). Both groups received a physiotherapy program.

The relationship of motor development with sensory processing among infants born very preterm: a prospective case-control study.

Background: Little is known about the relationship between sensory processing and motor development in very preterm infants. The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship of motor development with sensory processing among such infants with developmental delay and those who had typical development at the ages of 8 and 12 months.

Methods: This prospective case-control study included 61 preterm infants (31 males, 30 females, mean gestational age: 29.

Home participation, support and barriers among children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objectives: Few studies have focused on the participation of children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in daily routine and leisure activities. This study aimed to compare the participation, support and barriers for children with ADHD at home pre-COVID-19 and during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Methods: The study included 55 children with ADHD aged 6-11 years.

Correlation of hand functionality and grip strengths with anthropometric measurements.

Background: Using objective anthropometric measurement data and anthropometric ratios, grip strength and hand functionality can be evaluated.

Objective: The aim of this study was to obtain anthropometric measurements regarding the forearm and hand, to evaluate the hand functionality in addition to hand and finger grip strengths, and to investigate the correlation between these values.

Methods: One-hundred eight-four subjects between 18 and 25 years were included in the study.

Analysis of Community Participation Levels of Individuals Who Are Physically Disabled and Working in Industrial Environments.

The purpose of this study was to determine quality of life, leisure time satisfaction, activity performance, and community participation and analyze the relationship between these determinants and community participation in both physically disabled individuals working in industrial environments and nonworking individuals who are physically disabled. Sociodemographic data was registered into a sociodemographic form. World Health Organization Disability Assessment Schedule 2.