Effect of custom design insole applications with 3D modelling on baropodometric parameters in individuals with pes planus

It was aimed to investigate the effect of custom made insoles on baropodometric analysis parameters in individuals with pes planus, using objective measurement and production methods. 100 individuals with pes planus, aged between 4-18 years in the study. Individuals who met the inclusion criteria and the medial longitudinal arch index were included in the study. Valgus angles of individuals, plantar measurements of the feet before the use of insoles and after 6 months of the use of insoles were evaluated with the Sensor Medica® device. When the measurement results of the ankle valgus angles of the individuals before and after the insoles were examined, it was observed that there was a statistical decrease in the mean results in both feet (p[removed]

Comparing body posture and postural control in children with intellectual disability and dyslexia to typically developing children using technology-based assessments

Background/Aims Children with intellectual disability and dyslexia have poor academic and behavioural skills related to social participation, as well as poor motor skills compared to typically developing children. Most training programmes for these children focus on the academic and behavioural aspects of special education, overlooking musculoskeletal and motor development needs. The aim of this study was to investigate body posture and postural control in children with intellectual disability and dyslexia compared to typically developing children using technology.based assessments. Methods A total of 77 children (36 with dyslexia, 21 with intellectual disability and 20 typically developing children) took part in the study. The PostureScreen Mobile app was used to evaluate body posture and the Fizyosoft Balance System was used to assess postural control. Results Significant postural differences were observed in children with intellectual disability when compared to typically developing children. Head, shoulder and knee translations in the sagittal plane were significantly higher in children with intellectual disability than typically developing children. Centre of pressure velocities were significantly higher in children with dyslexia. Centre of pressure displacements showed non-significant differences in the children with dyslexia compared to the children with intellectual disability and typically developing children. Conclusions The present study found that children with dyslexia had poor postural control and children with intellectual disability had poor quality of posture compared to typically developing children. The authors believe that motor and physical assessments with objective outcome measurements should be conducted for children with dyslexia and intellectual disability to help improve their motor development

Comparison of efficacy of different rehabilitation approaches in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common rheumatologic disease in the world, resulting primarily in progressive cartilage destruction. OA-induced changes are the main cause of disability and are mostly seen in the knee joint. Objectives: To investigate the effects of different rehabilitation practices on the range of motion, muscle strength, pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with knee OA. Methods: Thirty patients between the ages of 40-65 with knee OA were included in the study and divided into 3 groups. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, hotpack/coldpack and home exercise program were given to the 1. group (n=10) for 15 days. 2. group (n=10) received three doses of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) followed by home exercise program for 15 days. The control group (n=10) received only home exercise program for 15 days. All individuals were evaluated using ‘Goniometer’ for Range of Motion (ROM), ‘Manual Muscle Test’ for M. Quadriceps femoris muscle strength, ‘Visual Analogue Scale’ for pain, ‘The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC) Scale’ for physical function and ‘Short Form-12 Quality of Life Scale Mental (SF-12 - MC) and Physical Component (SF-12 - PC)’ for quality of life at baseline and end of treatment

Examining the postural awareness and flexibility changes in physical therapy students who took clinical Pilates class

WOS: 000406648700025PubMed ID: 28811786Objective: This study aimed to evaluate postural awareness and changes in posture and flexibility of students who took Clinical Pilates class as an elective course at the undergraduate level. Methods: The study conducted from 2013-2016 included 98 students who took Clinical Pilates class at the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, School of Health Sciences, Istanbul Medipol University, Turkey. The flexibility levels of the study participants were measured before and after the Clinical Pilates education using finger-to-floor test and modified Schober's test. Observational posture analysis and postural awareness were recorded using the scale prepared by the researchers. Results: The post-education evaluations showed that postural distortions were fixed, and a significant increase in the postural awareness of the students was observed compared with the pre-education period. The results of both modified Schober's test and finger-to-floor test, which were used to measure the flexibility levels, showed a statistically significant increase in post-education scores compared with those of the pre-education period. Conclusion: This study showed that the Clinical Pilates course increased postural awareness and flexibility of physical therapy students and fixed postural distortions. Thus, the inclusion of Clinical Pilates class in the undergraduate education is considered to be important

Comparison of different rehabilitation approaches effectiveness in individuals with knee osteoarthritis

Amaç: Diz osteoartritli (OA) bireylerde farklı rehabilitasyon uygulamalarının, eklem hareket açıklığı, kas kuvveti, ağrı, fiziksel fonksiyon ve yaşam kalitesi üzerine etkilerini araştırmaktır. Yöntem: Diz OA tanılı 40-65 yaş aralığında 30 hasta çalışmaya dahil edildi ve 3 gruba ayrıldı. Elektroterapi uygulanan 1. gruba (N=10) 15 seans Transkutanöz Elektriksel Sinir Uyarımı (TENS), ultrason, sıcak/soğuk uygulama ve 15 gün boyunca ev egzersiz programı verildi. 2. gruba (N=10) üç doz Plateletten Zengin Plazma (PRP) uygulaması sonrası 15 gün boyunca ev egzersiz programı verildi. Kontrol grubuna (N=10) 15 gün boyunca sadece ev egzersiz programı verildi. Tedavinin başlangıcında ve sonunda tüm bireylerin, eklem hareket açıklığı (EHA) Gonyometre ile, M. Quadriceps femoris kas kuvveti manuel kas testi ile, ağrı Vizüel Analog Skalası ile, fiziksel fonksiyon The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC) Skalası ile ve yaşam kalitesi Kısa Form-12 Mental (KF-12 MK) ve Fiziksel Komponent (KF-12 FK) ile değerlendirildi. Bulgular: Tüm gruplarda aktivite anındaki ağrı ve WOMAC skorunda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulundu (p<0,05). 1. ve 2. grupta EHA ve KF-12 MK; kontrol grubunda istirahat anındaki ağrı ve KF-12 FK skorunda istatistiksel olarak anlamlı fark bulundu (p<0,05). Sonuç: Diz OA tedavisinde elektroterapi tedavisi ve PRP uygulamasına ek olarak ev egzersiz programının, diz OA’da hastalığın semptomlarını gidermek ve yaşam kalitesini artırmak için kullanılabileceği düşünülmektedir.Purpose: To investigate the effects of different rehabilitation practices on the range of motion, muscle strength, pain, physical function and quality of life in patients with knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Methods: Thirty patients between the ages of 40-65 with knee OA were included in the study and divided into 3 groups. Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), ultrasound, hotpack/coldpack and home exercise program were given to the Group 1 (N=10) for 15 days. Group 2 (N=10) received three doses of Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) followed by home exercise program for 15 days. The Control Group (N=10) received only home exercise program for 15 days. All individuals were evaluated using goniometer for range of motion (ROM), manual muscle test for M. Quadriceps femoris muscle strength, Visual Analogue Scale for pain, The Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis (WOMAC) Scale for physical function and Short Form-12 Quality of Life Scale Mental (SF-12 - MC) and Physical Component (SF-12 - PC) for quality of life at baseline and end of treatment. Results: Statistically significant difference was found at pain and WOMAC score at the time of activity in all groups. Statistically significant difference was found at ROM and SF-12 MC score in group 1 and 2, at resting pain and SF-12 PC score in control group (p<0.05). Conclusion: Electrotherapy treatment and PRP approach as an adjunct to knee OA to knee OA treatment, it is thought that home exercise program can be used to relieve symptoms and improve quality of life in knee OA

The effect of cognitive functions after chemotherapy on activity performance and social participation in breast cancer patients

Amaç: Bilişsel fonksiyon problemleri kemoterapinin en yaygın yan etkileri arasında yer almaktadır. Bireyler tedavi bittikten sonra da bilişsel fonksiyon bozuklukları yaşamaya devam etmektedir. Meme kanseri atlatan bireyler kanser sonucu günlük yaşam problemleri yaşamaktadır. Bu çalışmanın amacı kemoterapisi sonlanan meme kanserli bireylerin bilişsel fonksiyonlarının, bireylerin günlük yaşamdaki aktivite performanslarına ve aktivite katılımlarına etkisinin incelenmesidir. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 18-65 yaş aralığında, kemoterapisi sonlanan, 35 meme kanserli kadın dahil edildi. Bilişsel fonksiyonlarını değerlendirmek için Montreal Bilişsel değerlendirme Ölçeği (MOBİD), aktivite performansı ve problem alanlarının tespit edilmesi için Kanada Aktivite Performans Ölçeği (KAPÖ), katılımda güçlük yaşadıkları aktiviteleri değerlendirmek için Yetiyitimi Değerlendirme Ölçeği (WHODAS-2) kullanıldı. Bulgular: Değerlendirmeler sonucunda kemoterapisi sonlanan meme kanserli bireylerde yürütücü işlevler, adlandırma, dikkat, soyut düşünme, gecikmeli hatırlama ve yönelim alanlarının etkilendiği görülmüştür. Etkilenen bilişsel fonksiyonlar ile bireylerin aktivite performansları ve memnuniyetleri arasında pozitif yönde anlamlı (P < ,05), aktivite katılımları ile negatif yönde ileri düzeyde anlamlı (P < ,01) ilişki bulunmuştur. Sonuç: Kemoterapi sonrası kanser hastalarında yaşam kalitesinin arttırılması, katılımın desteklenmesi ve aktivite performansının iyileştirilmesi için bilişsel rehabilitasyon uygulamaları oldukça önem arz etmektedir.Objective: Cognitive function problems are among the most common side effects of chemotherapy. Individuals continue to experience cognitive dysfunctions after the treatment end. Individuals who survive breast cancer experience daily life problems as a result of cancer. The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of cognitive functions of individuals with breast cancer on chemotherapy, ending on the activity performance, and activity participation of individuals in daily life. Material and Methods: In the study, 35 women with breast cancer between 18 and 65 years of age and whose chemotherapy was terminated, were included. The Montreal cognitive assessment scale (MOBID) was used to evaluate cognitive functions, the Canadian activity performance scale (KAPÖ) was used to determine activity performance and problem areas, and the disability assessment scale (WHODAS-2) was used to evaluate the activities they had difficulty in participating in. Results: As a result of the evaluations, it was observed that the areas of executive functions, naming, attention, abstract thinking, delayed recall, and orientation were affected in breast cancer individuals whose chemotherapy was terminated. A positive and significant (P < ,05) correlation was found between the cognitive functions affected and the activity performances and satisfaction of the individuals, and a negative and significant (P < ,01) correlation with the activity participation. Conclusion: Cognitive rehabilitation practices are very important for improving the quality of life, supporting participation, and improving the performance of cancer patients after chemotherapy