Investigation of the effect of low back health education on physical function and body awareness in academicians: A randomized controlled study.

BackgroundBody awareness is a topic, which has been investigating by the scientists, recently.ObjectiveThis study aimed to determine effects of low back health education (BHE) on physical function and body awareness in academicians.MethodsThis study is a randomized controlled study.

Effectiveness of Motor Imagery and Action Observation in Parameters of Sport Performance: A Systematic Review.

Motor imagery (MI) and action observation (AO) are considered effective tools to improve performance in athletes. This systematic review aims to investigate the existing literature on the effects of MI, AO, and the combined use of both methods on sport performance in healthy athletes. This study was conducted following the PRISMA guideline statement.

Functional Assessment of the Subjects with Unertan Syndrome: 10 Years Follow-Up Study.

Unertan Syndrome (UTS) is rare seen a typical autosomal-recessive inheritance disease in the world. This is the first study in the literature that examined physical functioning of subjects suffering from UTS in detail. Five quadrupedal subjects and one bipedal-ataxic subject are presented in this study.

Impact of BMI and Work Environment Circumstances on Prevalence and Severity of Chronic Pain among Nurses.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to explore the relationship between workplace conditions, demographic characteristics, and physical attributes with the prevalence and severity of chronic pain among nurses. The goal was to gain insights into the factors contributing to chronic pain within the nursing profession.

Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive-analytic study was conducted among 415 nurses in Turkey using purposive convenience sampling.

Effects of whole body vibration on functional capacity and respiratory functions in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Management of respiratory-related functional problems using sensory rehabilitation strategies has been poorly researched in patients with stroke.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether whole body vibration (WBV) training has an effect on functional capacity and respiratory functions in patients with stroke.

Methods: In the randomized-controlled study, 28 participants were randomized into two groups: one receiving Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT; n = 13) and one receiving both NDT and WBV (NDT + WBV; n = 15).

ESTIMATION OF BALANCE STATUS IN PATIENTS WITH HEMIPARESIS: AN ARTIFICIAL NEURAL NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION.

Unlabelled: Although Balance Evaluation Systems Test (BESTest) is an important balance assessment tool to differentiate balance deficits, it is time consuming and tiring for hemiparetic patients. Using artificial neural networks (ANNs) to estimate balance status can be a practical and useful tool for clinicians. The aim of this study was to compare manual BESTest results and ANNs predictive results and to determine the highest contributions of BESTest sections by using ANNs predictive results of BESTest sections.

Validity and reliability of the Body Awareness Questionnaire in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain.

This study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Body Awareness Questionnaire (BAQ) in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain. A total of 180 participants (96 women, 84 men), aged 21-64 years, with non-specific chronic low back pain were enrolled from June to December 2019. Sociodemographic features were collected.

Effectiveness of matrix-rhythm therapy on increased muscle tone, balance and gait parameters in stroke survivors: a single-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial.

This study was conducted to investigate the effectiveness of Matrix rhythm therapy (MRT) on muscle tone, balance and gait parameters in stroke survivors. Thirty stroke individuals randomly assigned to study and control group received combining BT&MRT, and BT, respectively. This study was a single-blinded (assessor-blind), randomized controlled trial.

Assessment of the musculoskeletal performance with squat tests and performance-oriented measurements in older adults.

Background: Balance and mobility impairments, declined musculoskeletal strength and performance, limited range of motion, and poor flexibility are fairly common among older adults.

Objectives: To determine the lower extremity muscle force and to verify the correlation with the gait characteristics and balance in community dwelling older adults.

Methods: Seventy-five adults with a mean age of 75.

The Turkish version of the Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire in patients with chronic neck pain: a cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity study.

Introduction: The cultural adaptation of a self-report measurement in different languages is important for developing common strategies for evaluation and treatment. The Neck Bournemouth Questionnaire (NBQ), which was developed to evaluate patients with neck pain, was adapted from the Bournemouth Questionnaire in accordance with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) categories. The aim of this study was to conduct the Turkish cultural adaptation, validity and reliability study of the NBQ.

Validity and reliability of the unsupported upper-limb exercise test in individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic disease which affects the performance of the upper extremities. There is no method to evaluate the specific upper extremity endurance of individuals with this disease. The unsupported upper-limb exercise test (UULEX) is a performance test that evaluates upper extremity performance (functionality and endurance).

Factors affecting body awareness in older adults with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Introduction: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) and cognitive impairment (CI) may reduce body awareness in older adults. The first aim of this study was to determine the impact of CMP and CI on body awareness in older adults. The second was to search for the factors most affecting body awareness using logistic regression analysis.

Effect of proprioceptive training on balance in patients with chronic neck pain.

Objectives: The aim of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive training on balance in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP).

Methods: Forty patients participating in the study were randomly divided into study and control groups. Both of the groups underwent conventional physical therapy; additionally, the study group was rehabilitated with gaze direction recognition exercise (GDRE) for proprioceptive training.

Comparison of musculoskeletal pain distribution, quality of life and hopelessness level in mothers with disabled children in different ambulation levels.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the musculoskeletal pain distribution, quality of life, and the hopelessness level in mothers with disabled children in different ambulation levels.

Methods: This study included a total of 177 mothers (mean age: 36.1 ± 6.

Effectiveness of Neuro-Developmental Treatment (Bobath Concept) on postural control and balance in Cerebral Palsied children.

Background And Objective: The aim of this study was to show the effects of an 8-week Neurodevelopmental Treatment based posture and balance training on postural control and balance in diparetic and hemiparetic Cerebral Palsied children (CPC).

Methods: Fifteen CPC (aged 5-15 yrs) were recruited from Denizli Yağmur Çocukları Rehabilitation Centre. Gross Motor Function Classification System, Gross Motor Function Measure, 1-Min Walking Test, Modified Timed Up and Go Test, Paediatric Balance Scale, Functional Independence Measure for Children and Seated Postural Control Measure were used for assessment before and after treatment.

Applying the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health in children with low vision: differences between raters.

Background/aim: This study was conducted to analyze the agreement between International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF) raters and to show its applicability in children with low vision.

Materials And Methods: Twenty children (mean age: 11.70 ± 1.

Investigation of the relationship between kinesiophobia, physical activity level and quality of life in patients with chronic low back pain1.

Objective: The aim of our study is to examine the relationship between kinesiophobia (fear of movement), physical activity level and quality of life.

Methods: In this study, we assessed 112 patients consulting for low back pain (LBP) of ≥ 3 month's duration. We used Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity, the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) for physical activity level, Tampa Kinesiophobia Scale for perception of kinesiophobia, Oswestry Disability Index for disability status of low back.

Comparison of pain intensity, emotional status and disability level in patients with chronic neck and low back pain.

Objective: This study was planned to compare of pain, emotional status and disability level in patients with chronic neck pain and low back pain.

Methods: In this study, fifty patients with chronic low back pain (Group I) and fifty patients with chronic neck pain (Group II) at least 6 months were evaluated. A Visual Analog Scale was used to describe pain intensity.

The effects of brain stimulation of subthalamic nucleus surgery on gait and balance performance in Parkinson disease. A pilot study.

Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterized by tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia. Gait and postural difficulties supersede tremor, rigidity and bradykinesia as drivers of disease burden in patients with advanced PD. The aim of this study was to describe the effects of deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus on gait ability and balance performance in patients with PD.

Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field and swimming exercise on rats with experimental sciatic nerve injury.

[Purpose] The current study aimed to reveal the therapeutic effects of a pulsed electromagnetic field and swimming exercises on rats with experimental sciatic nerve injury, which was induced with crush-type neuropathy model damage, using electrophysiological methods. [Subjects] In the current study, the sample consisted of 28 adult male Wistar albino rats. [Methods] The rats were randomized into four groups (n=7).

Expectations from Rehabilitation of Children with Cerebral Palsy: The Agreement between the Physiotherapists and Mothers.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to examine the agreement between physiotherapists (PTs) and mothers (Ms) about the treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) who received treatment in special education and rehabilitation centers. [Subjects] Ms of 130 children with CP (75 boys, 55 girls) and 130 PTs who applied rehabilitation programs were interviewed. [Methods] Clinical types and gross motor function levels of the children were recorded.

Normal hip, knee and ankle range of motion in the Turkish population.

Objective: The aim of this study was to ascertain the effect of gender and cultural habits on hip, knee and ankle range of motion (ROM) and to determine the differences between the ROM of right and left side symmetric joints of the lower extremities.

Methods: The study included 987 (513 males and 474 females) healthy volunteers. Individuals with a history of illness, prior surgery or trauma involving any joint of either lower extremity were excluded from the study.

The impact of chronic low back pain on physical performance, fear avoidance beliefs, and depressive symptoms: A comparative study on Turkish elderly population.

Objectives: The purposes of this study were: (1) to show the impact of chronic low back pain (CLBP) on physical performance, fear avoidance behavior and depressive symptoms in older adults; (2) to describe the relationships between outcome measurements obtained in this study.

Methodology: Ninety-one participants with or without chronic low back pain were included in this study. Only four tests in the Back Performance Scale were used to assess the physical performance of the participants.