The efficacy of pain neuroscience education in patients after total knee arthroplasty: a single blind randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Pain Neuroscience Education (PNE) is an intervention promoting patients' understanding of the chronic pain better and changes maladaptive thoughts that could limit recovery. Psychological risk factors are predictive of increased pain and disability in people after total knee arthroplasty (TKA).

Objective: The study aim was to investigate the efficacy of PNE on clinical outcomes compared to a standard physiotherapy program in patients after TKA.

Optimal cut-off scores of performance-based tests of physical function to discriminate disease severity in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Background: A set of physical tests representing typical activities relevant to persons with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) is recommended by the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI). The objective of this study was to designate the cut-off values for OARSI-recommended performance-based tests to better discriminate disease severity in patients with KOA.

Methods: As recommended by the OARSI, we conducted the 30-s chair stand test (30-s CST), 40-m fast-paced walk test (40-m FPWT), stair climb test (SCT), 6-min walk test (6MWT), and timed up and go test (TUG).

Test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the unilateral seated shot-put test in patients with subacromial pain syndrome.

The aim of this cross-sectional study was to assess the test-retest reliability and concurrent validity of the Unilateral Seated Shot-Put Test (USSPT) in patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS). Twenty three patients were included in the study. The participants were assessed using the USSPT for functional power; Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain at activity; Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH) and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) for disability, hand-held dynamometer for shoulder flexion and shoulder abduction muscle strength, and grip strength.

Associations Between Upper Extremity Function, Activities of Daily Living, and Functional Capacity in Patients with Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction.

Objective: Limited information is available regarding the associations between upper extremity function, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional capacity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This study aimed to investigate the associations between upper extremity function, ADLs, and functional capacity in patients with HFrEF.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 31 patients with HFrEF.

Feasibility, reliability, and validity of the two-minute step test for assessing aerobic exercise capacity and functional endurance in participants with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

The aim of this study was to investigate the feasibility, test-retest reliability, and construct validity of the 2-min step test (2MST) in measuring aerobic exercise capacity and functional endurance in participants with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (ACLR). Fifty participants with quadriceps tendon autograft, bone-patellar tendon-bone graft, or hamstring autograft were included. Feasibility was assessed by the time and support required to complete the measures and the feedback from participants, including their satisfaction ratings.

A Comparative Study of Cognitive and Motor Performance in Liver Recipients.

Neurocognitive and motor impairments are often observed both before and after liver transplantation, resulting in inefficiencies in dual-task performance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the motor-cognitive dual-task performance in liver recipients, with a particular emphasis on cognition, performance status, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. A prospective, cross-sectional, web-based design with a control group was used.

Pain Neuroscience Education Following Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair for Patients With Rotator Cuff Tears: A Double-Blind Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Objective: This trial examines the efficacy of the pain neuroscience education on clinical outcomes in patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair.

Design: A total of 36 participants undergoing arthroscopic rotator cuff repair were assigned to either the experimental group ( n = 18) or control group ( n = 18) in this randomized study. A 6-wk-long conventional physiotherapy program was administered for both groups.

Favorable Clinical Outcomes After Humeral Head Depressor Muscle Coactivation Training With EMG for Patients With Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: The coactivation (Co-A) of shoulder muscles that contribute to humeral head depression can lead to mechanical unloading of the subacromial structures during abduction and thus can be beneficial for patients with arthroscopic rotator cuff repair (ARCR). The present study aims to examine the effectiveness of humeral head depressor muscle Co-A (DM-Co-A) training on clinical outcomes in a sample of patients with ARCR.

Hypothesis: We hypothesized that DM-Co-A training with medioinferior vector during glenohumeral exercises can improve clinical results in the rehabilitation of ARCR.

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension.

The study aimed to examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). A total of 24 patients with PH were included in the randomized controlled evaluator-blind study. IMT was performed at 40% to 60% of the maximal inspiratory pressure for 30 min/d, 7 d/wk (1 day supervised) for 8 weeks.

Effects of high intensity interval-based inspiratory muscle training in patients with heart failure: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Background: Given the promising effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT), determining the most appropriate IMT protocol will optimize the training benefits.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the effects of high intensity interval-based inspiratory muscle training (H-IMT) on cardiovascular, pulmonary, physical, and psychosocial functions in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Methods: Thirty-four patients with HFrEF were randomly assigned to the H-IMT or control group for 3 days/week, 8 weeks training period.

Predictors of the 6-min walk test in patients with ovarian cancer.

Purpose: To identify the predictors of the 6-min walk test (6MWT) and investigate the relationship between 6MWT, performance status, functional mobility, fatigue, quality of life, neuropathy, physical activity level, and peripheral muscle strength in patients with ovarian cancer (OC).

Methods: Twenty-four patients diagnosed with stage II-III ovarian cancer were included in the study. Patients were assessed using the following measurement methods: 6MWT for walking capacity, Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Performance Scale (ECOG-PS) for performance status, an armband physical activity monitor for physical activity level, Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) for fatigue, Functional Cancer Treatment Evaluation with Quality of Life-Extreme (FACT-O) for quality of life, Functional Evaluation of Cancer Treatment/Gynecological Oncology-Neurotoxicity (FACT/GOG-NTX) for neuropathy, a hand-held dynamometer for peripheral muscle strength, and 30-s chair-stand test for functional mobility.

The effects of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization approach on clinical outcomes in older patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain: a randomized, controlled clinical trial.

Objective: We aimed to examine the effects of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) approach in older patients with chronic non-specific low back pain (CNSLBP).

Methods: A total of 72 participants with CNSLBP were assigned to either the experimental group ( = 36) or control group ( = 36) in this randomized study. A conventional physiotherapy program was administered to the participants in the control group for 3 days per week for a total of 6 weeks.

Biopsychosocial Approach in Identifying Risk Factors of Kinesiophobia in Persons with Subacromial Pain Syndrome and Developing a Clinical Prediction Tool.

Introduction: Although the negative effects of kinesiophobia on functional status in subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) patients are clearly demonstrated, no study examines the risk factors of kinesiophobia in individuals with SAPS from a biopsychosocial perspective. The present study aims to determine the risk factors of kinesiophobia in individuals with SAPS using a biopsychosocial approach. This study also aims to explore the compounding effects of multiple associative risk factors by developing a clinical prediction tool to identify SAPS patients at higher risk for kinesiophobia.

Effects of Subtalar Joint Mobilization with Movement on Muscle Strength, Balance, Functional Performance, and Gait Parameters in Patients with Chronic Stroke: A Single-Blind Randomized Controlled Study.

Background: Losses in muscle strength, balance, and gait are common in patients with chronic stroke (CS). Ankle joint movements play a key role in this population to maintain a sufficient level of functional activity. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of the subtalar joint (STJ) mobilization with movement (MWM) technique on muscle strength, balance, functional performance, and gait speed (GS) in patients with CS.

Optimal Cut-Off Points of 4-meter Gait Speed to Discriminate Functional Exercise Capacity and Health Status in Older patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Gait speed, a vital sign of health and functional capacity, is commonly used to measure mobility. Although studies have assessed gait speed in older adults and individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) separately, few have evaluated gait speed in older adults with COPD. Therefore, the primary objective of our study was to determine the threshold point for the 4-meter gait speed test (4MGS) to better discriminate between functional exercise capacity and health status in older patients with COPD.

Gait speed predictors and gait-speed cut-off score to discriminate asthma control status and physical activity in patients with asthma.

Introduction: As a "vital sign" of health and functional capacity, gait speed is commonly used. However, there is insufficient evidence for possible determinants of gait speed in patients with asthma. The primary objective of the present study was to determine predictors of gait speed in patients with asthma.

Intra- and Inter-Rater Reproducibility of the Face-to-Face and Tele-Assessment of Timed-up and Go and 5-Times Sit-to-Stand Tests in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Timed-Up and Go (TUG) and 5-Times Sit-to-Stand (5STS) are frequently used in clinical practice for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The aim of the study was to investigate the intra- and inter-rater reproducibility of the TUG and 5STS as both face-to-face and tele-assessment tests in patients with COPD. Forty-four patients with diagnosed COPD were included.

Determinants of gait speed in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Objective: Given the prognostic significance of gait speed, there is insufficient evidence about possible functional determinants of gait speed in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the functional determinants of gait speed in patients with HFrEF.

Methods: Fifty-nine patients with HFrEF participated in this cross-sectional study.

Effects of an Integrated Exercise Program Including "Functional" Inspiratory Muscle Training in Geriatric Individuals with and without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a commonly used exercise method for both patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the older adult population. In addition to their primary function, respiratory muscles play an active role in core stabilization. However, no IMT program includes both of these functions (i.

Assessment of psychometric properties, cross-cultural adaptation, and translation of the Turkish version of the ICU mobility scale.

Background/aim: The aim of the study was to carry out the cultural adaptation and translation of the ICU mobility scale (IMS) into Turkish and research the psychometric properties.

Materials And Methods: This study was based on methodological design. The IMS was translated from English to the Turkish through a regularised translation process.

Determination of Biodex Balance System Cutoff Scores in Older People With Nonspecific Back Pain: A Cross-sectional Study.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine cutoff scores for the Biodex Balance System (BBS) and verify if they could be used to discriminate older people with nonspecific low back pain (NSLBP) with poor postural performance from those with good postural performance.

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 52 participants with NSLBP older than 65 years. One level of stability (level 5; intraclass correlation ≥0.

Cognitive and motor performances in dual task in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a comparative study.

Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may display a motor and/or cognitive disadvantage during dual tasking. However, studies investigating dual task are quite limited in patients with COPD.

Aims: To compare cognitive and motor performances (i.

Acute effects of inspiratory muscle training at different intensities in healthy young people.

Background: Understanding the acute effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at different intensities on the autonomic nervous system, arterial stiffness, and blood pressure in healthy young people will be important in the constitution of appropriate IMT prescriptions.

Aims: To investigate the acute effects of IMT at different intensities on autonomic function, arterial stiffness, and blood pressure in healthy young people METHODS: Thirty-six healthy participants were enrolled in this crossover study. All participants randomly performed IMT sessions, which consisted of diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE), 10%, 30%, and 60% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) on consecutive days.

Factors influencing physical activity in patients with colorectal cancer.

Background: Physical activity (PA) is a modifiable health behaviour in patients with colorectal cancer (CRC). Knowing the possible predictors of PA will contribute to producing physical and psychological benefits for CRC patients.

Objective: To investigate the factors that influence PA in patients with CRC.