Sağlıklı quadriseps femoris kasında handheld dinamometrenin intrarater ve interrater güvenirliği: Kas kuvvetinin etkisi

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın birinci amacı Quadriseps Femoris (QF) kas kuvveti değerlendirmesinde hand- held dinamometrenin (HHD) intrarater ve interrater güvenirliğini incelemekti. Çalışmanın ikinci amacı kas kuvvetinin güvenirliğe etkisini belirlemekti. Yöntem: Çalışmaya gönüllü 40 beden eğitimi programı lisans öğrencisi (BEÖ) (20 kadın, 20 erkek; ortalama yaş: 21,8±1,84 yıl) ve 50 fizyoterapi programı lisans öğrencisi (FÖ) (25 kadın, 25 erkek; ortalama yaş: 20,9±1,38 yıl) katıldı. Dominant taraf QF kas kuvveti HHD kullanılarak ölçüldü. Ölçümler iki son sınıf fizyoterapi öğrencisi tarafından bir hafta ara ile alındı. Güvenirlik için Intraclass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) hesaplandı. Bulgular: Intrarater güvenirlik için ICC beden eğitimi öğrencilerinde 0.82 ve fizyoterapi öğrencilerinde 0.83 bulundu. Benzer sonuçlar interrater güvenirlik katsayısında da bulundu. (BEÖ öğrenciler için ICC=0.84; FÖ öğrenciler için ICC=0.83). Diğer taraftan, BEÖ öğrencilerinin QF kas kuvvetinin FÖ’ne göre daha yüksek olduğu görüldü (p<0.05). Sonuç: Çalışmamız genç sağlıklı yetişkinlerde QF kas kuvveti değerlendirmesinde HHD’nin interrater ve intrarater ölçümcü güvenirliğinin mükemmel olduğunu ve güvenirliğin kas kuvvetinden etkilenmediğini gösterdi

Implementation of matrix rhythm therapy and conventional massage in young females and comparison of their acute effects on circulation

Objectives: To examine and compare the effects of massage and matrix rhythm therapy in young women on the peripheral blood circulation. Design: Randomized, double-blind, controlled trial. Setting: Pamukkale University in Denizli, Turkey. Patients: Fifteen healthy women age 19-23 years. Intervention: Matrix rhythm therapy was applied to the left lower extremity for a single 30-minute session. At least 1 week later, massage was applied to the left lower extremity for 30 minutes in a single session. The same physiotherapist applied both sessions. Outcome measures: The blood velocity (cm/s), artery diameter (mm), and blood flow (ml/min) of the popliteal and the posterior tibial arteries were measured with color Doppler ultrasonography. All images were evaluated by the same radiologist. Results: After matrix rhythm therapy and massage application, blood velocity, artery diameter, and blood flow in arteries increased. However, matrix rhythm therapy caused a more prominent increase in the amount of blood flow in the popliteal and in the posterior tibial artery than did massage. After matrix rhythm therapy application, the average increases in the blood flow rates in the popliteal and the posterior tibial arteries were 25.29%±16.55% and 34.33%±15.66%, respectively; after the massage, the increases were 17.84%±17.23% and 16.07%±10.28%, respectively. Conclusion: Matrix rhythm therapy and massage increased peripheral blood flow in young women. Matrix rhythm therapy method resulted in more prominent increases. © Mary Ann Liebert, Inc

Effects of Hatha Yoga training on aerobic power and anaerobic power in healthy young adults

Purpose: This clinical study was carried out with the aim of investigate whether Hatha Yoga (HY) training affects aerobic and anaerobic power in healthy young adults. Material and method: 33 sedentary, healthy, young adult subjects, aged 18 to 26 were divided into two groups according to age, sex and activity levels. 10 female and 7 male (mean 20.06 ± 2.41 years, range 18-26 years) young adults were trained with Hatha Yoga (HYG). The aerobic exercise group (AEG) consisted of 9 female and 7 male (mean 19.75± 1.81 years, range 18-26 years) young adults who performed aerobic type strength and stretch exercises of at least 60% maximal heart rate or higher. Both training programs were given by a supervisor, one hour per day, four days per week, for six weeks. Subjects in both groups were assessed by Cooper's 12 minutes running test for cardiovascular endurance and vertical jump test for anaerobic power before and after training. Results: Aerobic and anaerobic power increased by %9.8, %5.5 following HY and by %6.6, %2.3 following aerobic training respectively. A significant increase was found in aerobic power and anaerobic power (p0.05). Although there was no substantial differences between the groups concerning cardiovascular endurance (p>0.05), anaerobic power was significantly higher (p<0.05) in the HYG. Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that HY training has positive effects on cardiovascular aerobic and anaerobic power. Therefore HY could be an exercise option for enhancing aerobic and anaerobic power in young adults

Evaluation of physical activity level in undergraduate students by two methods

Purpose: Physical activity questionnaire and measurement of cardiorespiratory fitness are two important methods of physical activity (PA) assessment. The purposes of this study were (1) to determine PA level using the PA questionnaire and cardiorespiratory fitness in undergraduate students (2) to detect gender differences in habitual physical activity. Materials and methods: 207 undergraduate students, aged 18 to 25 years participated in this study. 48.79% of the sample was female. PA was assessed with a PA questionnaire and classified into three PA groups (sedentary, active and very active). Cardiorespiratory fitness was measured in a 330 m outdoor track with one-mile walking test and predicted maximal oxygen consumption (VO2max) estimated by Kline's formula. Results: Moderate, vigorous and total PA scores were found higher in the both female and male very active groups when compared with sedentary and active groups (p&lt;0.05). Similarly, the VO2max of the subjects in the very active group was higher than the other groups (p&lt;0.05). Gender differences were found for moderate, vigorous activity scores and VO2max values (p&lt;0.05). Vigorous activity scores and VO2max were higher in males than in females (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggested that PA patterns of female and male students were different and VO2max associated with habitual PA

Value of sport in post-apartheid South Africa

This paper draws on a large body of knowledge presented as an initial draft for the ‘Case for Sport’ that was prepared in collaboration with Sport and Recreation South Africa, which is in the process of being finalised. Selected research evidence builds the ‘case’ by showing the significance of sport-related impacts and effects within five domains, namely: nation-building and social cohesion, addressing various aspects of social transformation, health-related benefits, positive educational outcomes and economic benefits. The substantiation of such benefits contribute to the argument of the significance of sport (in the broad sense) in the post-Apartheid South African context (post 1994). The findings support global, regional and national sport-related effects at multiple levels and span different sectors of influence. Main arguments take cognisance of the complexity and contextual realities, and present critical reflections as not to over-estimate the positive effects or uncritical acceptance of findings. © 2019, University of Stellenbosch. All rights reserved

Evaluation of interrater and intrarater reliability of beighton and horan joint mobility index

Purpose: The aim of the current study was to determine interrater and intrarater reliability of Beighton and Horan Joint Mobility Index (BHJMI) which is used to describe hypermobility in university students. Materials and methods: Seventy-two physiotherapy students with an average age of 20.36±1.24 years (ranges 18 to 25) were included in the study (29 females and 43 males). To detect interrater reliability, all the subjects were examined by two raters at different sessions at the same day. For intrarater reliability of the BHJMI, the students were assessed and reassessed by the same rater with an average of 12.84±7.41 days (6-28 days) apart. Two types of scores for BHJMI, including composite scores (ranges 0 to 9), and categorized scores in three categories (0 to 2, 3 to 4, 5 to 9) were calculated. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) was used to analyze the BHJMI composite score. Percentage agreement was also calculated for BHJMI composite and categorized scores. Results: ICC for interrater reliability of the BHJMI composite score was 0.82 and for intrarater reliability of the composite score was 0.92. The percentage agreement for interrater and intrarater reliability of~ the BHJMI category scores (75% and 86%) were higher than the BHJMI composite scores (42% and 43%). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that the BHJMI was a practical and reliable method for defining hypermobility among healthy young subjects

Effects of lower limb exercise training with whole body vibration on femoral articular cartilage in patients with knee osteoarthritis

World Congress of the Osteoarthritis-Research-Society-International (OARSI) on Osteoarthritis -- MAR 31-APR 03, 2016 -- Amsterdam, NETHERLANDSWOS: 000373538800885Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common degenerative joint disease leading to typical degradation of articular cartilage. Vibrations produced in oscillating/vibratory platform generate whole body vibration (WBV) exercises, which are important in sports, as well as in physiotherapy treatment. WBV exercise is a mechanically and biologically potential stimulus and a feasible, curative strength-exercise technique. Validity and reproducibility of ultrasonography (US) in detecting joint structural pathology in OA was reported. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of lower-limb exercise training with WBV on femoral articular cartilage thickness in patients with knee OA by using US.Osteoarthritis Research Society Internationa

Exploring the relation between impairment rating by DAS-28 and body function, activity participation, and environmental factors based on ICF hand core set in the patient with rheumatoid arthritis

Hand problems associated with rheumatoid arthritis lead to subjective impairment, activity limitation, and restrictions on participation. This relation is very complex. Assessment of individuals’ activities is important to determine how hand problems affect not only body functions but also daily life activities. The aim of this study was to link and allocate items of disability questionnaires with ICF components based on ICF hand core set. The other objective was to examine the relationship between impairment and ICF components determined on the basis of disability questionnaires in participants with rheumatoid arthritis. Impairment was evaluated by use of Disease Activity Score-28. Disability questionnaires were Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder and Hand Questionnaire, Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire, Duruoz Hand Index, and Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 (n = 100). Items of disability questionnaires were linked with ICF hand core set as a result of three expert opinions. Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire covered the highest number of body function categories and Arthritis Impact Measurement Scales 2 covered the highest number of ICF hand core set. For all questionnaires, while impairment (Disease Activity Score-28) had moderate correlation with subjective impairment (body function scores) and activity/participation; subjective impairment had high and moderate correlation with activity participation. Arthritis Impact Measurement Scale 2 is the most appropriate to perform a more comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment. Clinician’s assessments and impairment levels reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis are interrelated. Impairment levels reported by patients with rheumatoid arthritis are also affected by environmental factors. © 2018, Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature

Denizli’de çocukluk çağı obezitesinin önlenmesine yönelik bir müdahale programının etkinliğinin değerlendirilmesi

Aim: To determine the effi ciency of 2 diff erent intervention programs (healthy nutrition education and/or physical activity programs) for preventing the obesity of primary school students. Materials and methods: Selected were 6 schools, making 3 groups, from all primary schools in Denizli with the half-day education system. Each group was composed of 2 schools. Th e groups were randomly divided into intervention group 1, intervention group 2, and the control group. Th e body mass index (BMI) levels of the students in all of the groups were calculated. Both the physical activity and healthy nutrition programs were applied to intervention group 1, and only the healthy nutrition program was applied to intervention group 2. BMI measurements were repeated 8 months aft er the interventions. Th e diff erences between the 2 BMI measurements were calculated. Results: Th e increase of BMI was 0.51 in the control group and 0.35 and 0.37 in the respective intervention groups. It was found that the BMI increase in both of the intervention groups was lower than that of the control group, which means that the interventions were eff ective. Conclusion: Two diff erent intervention programs were applied (healthy nutrition program and/or physical activity) and were found to be eff ective in preventing obesity in children.Amaç: Denizli’deki ilköğretim okulu öğrencilerinde obezitenin önlenmesi için geliştirilen 2 farklı müdahale programının (sağlıklı beslenme eğitimi ve/veya fi ziksel aktivite programları) öğrencilerde obezitenin önlenmesindeki etkinliğini ve bu etkinliğin olası değişkenlerle ilişkisini belirlemektir. Yöntem ve gereç: Şehirdeki tüm yarı zamanlı ilköğretim okulları arasından 3 grup oluşturmak üzere 6 okul seçilmiştir. Her bir grup 2 okuldan oluşturulmuştur. Gruplar randomize olarak müdahale 1, müdahale 2 ve control grubu olarak seçilmiştir. Tüm gruplardaki öğrencilerin vücut kitle indeksi (VKİ) düzeyleri ölçülmüştür. Müdahale 1 grubuna fi ziksel aktivite ve sağlıklı beslenme programı; Müdahale 2 grubuna yalnızca sağlıklı beslenme programı uygulanmıştır. Müdahalelerden 8 ay sonra yeniden VKİ ölçümü yapılmıştır. Her 2 VKİ ölçümü arasındaki fark hesaplanmıştır. Bulgular: Kontrol grubunda 0,51 olan VKİ artışı her 2 müdahale grubunda sırasıyla 0,35 ve 0,37’ye çekilmiştir. Öğrencilerde müdahale öncesi ve sonrası 8 ay arayla yapılan 2 VKİ ölçümü arasındaki artış (fark) incelenmiş ve her 2 müdahale grubundaki VKİ artışı kontrol grubuna göre daha düşük olmuştur yani müdahaleler etkili bulunmuştur.Sonuç: Bu çalışmada uygulanmş olan 2 farklı müdahale programı (sağlıklı beslenme programı ve/veya fiziksel aktivite) öğrencilerde obezitenin önlenmesinde etkili bulunmuştur