Reliability and validity of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in patients with traumatic hand-forearm injuries.

Objective: Fear of movement in patients with traumatic hand-arm injuries can negatively affect functional outcomes. Therefore, it is important to evaluate fear of movement in this patient population. The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia in patients with traumatic hand-forearm injuries.

The efficacy of myofascial release at the cervicothoracic region in patients with rotator cuff repairs: A randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Coactivation between tonic and phasic muscles is essential for correct posture and movement. Impaired movement patterns and postural changes facilitate the flexor response to protect painful tissue in the injured area. Tone changes between tonic and phasic muscles lead to an imbalance in the rotator cuff (RC) muscles.

Electromyographic biofeedback training in a cerebral palsy patient undergoing pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer surgery: A case report.

Several surgical procedures are used to treat dynamic pronation position of the forearm and flexion deformity of the wrist in cerebral palsy. Postoperative results of pronator teres rerouting were explored, while specially designed postoperative physiotherapy and its outcomes were limited. Herein, we present a case in whom the outcomes of electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) training were assessed after pronator teres rerouting and brachioradialis tendon to extensor carpi radialis brevis tendon transfer combined with derotation osteotomy.

Dual- and Single-Task Training in Older Adults With Age-Related Hearing Loss: A Randomized Controlled Study.

We aimed to investigate the effects of dual- and single-task training in older adults with age-related hearing loss. Intervention groups included single-, dual-task training, and control groups. The dual- and single-task trainings were held 2 days a week for 40 min for a total of 10 sessions for 5 weeks.

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.

Effect of electromyographic biofeedback training on functional status in zone I-III flexor tendon injuries: a randomized controlled trial.

Background: Despite advances in hand therapy and surgery, functional deficits persist after flexor tendon repair especially in zone I-III. This suggests that methods applied may be insufficient. Electromyographic (EMG) biofeedback may provide an effective tendon gliding through visual and auditory feedback.

Ulnar Styloid Fracture Accompanying Distal Radius Fracture Does Not Affect Hand Function, but What About Hand Dexterity?

 Hand dexterity is not addressed in patients with distal radius fracture (DRF) accompanied with ulnar styloid fracture (USF) in literature. This study aimed to determine whether an associated USF following a DRF has any effect on hand dexterity.  Patients diagnosed with DRF were included in the study and were divided into two groups according to the USF presence (USF group and non-USF group).

Is quality of life related to risk of falling, fear of falling, and functional status in patients with hip arthroplasty?

Objective: The aim of the study was to investigate the relation between health-related quality of life and risk of falling, fear of falling, and functional status in patients with hip arthroplasty.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 48 hips of 45 patients who aged between 33 and 79 (53.56 ± 12.

Effects of musculoskeletal system problems on quality of life and depression in students preparing for university entrance exam.

Background: This study was planned to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal problems, depression, and quality of life in students preparing for university entrance exams.

Methods: A total of 180 students were included in the study, 104 were female (57.77%), and 76 were male (42.

The effects of radial bowing and complications in intramedullary nail fixation of adult forearm fractures.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the effects of radial bowing changes on fracture healing and functional results in adult forearm intramedullary nail applications and complications of forearm nails that have been discussed rarely in the literature.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-three patients -11 with isolated radius and 12 with both radius and ulna fractures- (17 males, 6 females; mean age 38.6 years; range 18 to 69 years) who were operated between September 2009 and August 2014 were included in the study.

Investigation of Disability Level, Leisure Satisfaction, and Quality of Life in Disabled Employees.

The purpose of this study is to investigate the disability level, leisure satisfaction, and quality of life in employees who were disabled. Six hundred twenty-seven employees who were disabled were included in this study and classified according to age, gender and disability level. In quality of life, there was significant difference between genders and age groups (p <  .

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.

Relationship of side dominance and ultrasonographic measurements of pronator quadratus muscle along with handgrip and pinch strength.

Aims: We ascertained effects of hand dominance in both right and left-handed volunteers on the thickness and cross sectional area (CSA) of pronator quadratus (PQ) muscle as measured by the axial and sagittal views of ultrasound imaging. Secondly, we also aimed to document the extent of the relationship between the PQ measurements and handgrip.

Materials And Methods: Healthy adults from the volunteer medical staff were included in the study.

Investigation of the effects of connective tissue mobilisation on quality of life and emotional status in healthy subjects.

Background: Connective Tissue Massage (CTM) or Manipulation is a bodywork technique which lies at the interface between alternative approaches. The autonomic balancing responses to CTM can be useful in the treatment of anxiety.

Aim: This study was planned to investigate the effects of connective tissue mobilization (CTM) on quality of life and emotional status in healthy subjects.

[Investigation of the relationship between severity of injury, return to work, impairment, and activity participation in hand and forearm injuries].

Background: Forearm and hand injuries are the main cause of work-related disability. This study was planned to investigate the relationship between severity of injury, time of return to work, impairment, and activity participation of patients with hand and forearm injuries.

Methods: One hundred and thirty patients who had patients who had had forearm or hand injuries with a mean age of 31±11.

Middle-term therapeutic effect of the sacroiliac joint blockade in patients with lumbosacral fusion-related sacroiliac pain.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the therapeutic effect of sacroiliac (SI) blockade in patients with and without lumbosacral fusion.

Methods: This study included 72 patients diagnosed with SI pain and who received blockade injection (methylprednisolone and lidocaine). Patients were divided into 2 groups; 22 patients in the fusion group who underwent previous lumbosacral fusion and 50 patients in the non-fusion group.

Comparison of static and dynamic splinting regimens for extensor tendon repairs in zones V to VII.

The aim of this prospective, randomised, controlled trail was to compare two methods of rehabilitating extensor tendon repairs in zones V-VII. Patients who incurred simple and complete lacerations of their extensor tendons in zones V-VII enrolled into the study and underwent either static splinting (n = 25) or dynamic splinting (n = 27) after primary acute repair of tendons. Extension lag, flexion deficit, total active motion (TAM), grip strength, and functional status of upper extremities were measured.

The effect of gender and level of vision on the physical activity level of children and adolescents with visual impairment.

This study was planned in order to determine physical activity levels of visually impaired children and adolescents and to investigate the effect of gender and level of vision on physical activity level in visually impaired children and adolescents. A total of 30 visually impaired children and adolescents (16 low vision and 14 blind) aged between 8 and 16 years participated in the study. The physical activity level of cases was evaluated with a physical activity diary (PAD) and one-mile run/walk test (OMR-WT).

[Comparison of the results of supervised physiotherapy program and home-based exercise program in patients treated with arthroscopic-assisted mini-open rotator cuff repair].

Objectives: This study aims to compare the results of supervised exercise program versus standardized home based exercise program after rotator cuff repair with respect to severity of pain, functional status, quality of life, and depression.

Patients And Methods: Twenty-eight patients (5 males, 23 females; mean age 59.8±9.

DASH questionnaire for the analysis of musculoskeletal symptoms in industry workers: a validity and reliability study.

Purpose: The disabilities of the arm, shoulder and hand (DASH) questionnaire is a self-administered region-specific outcome instrument developed as a measure of self-rated upper-extremity disability and symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and the construct validity of the DASH questionnaire by establishing its correlation to the Medical Outcomes Study Short Form-36 (SF-36) in industry workers. Also we aimed to investigate whether the DASH can be used as a standardized questionnaire to evaluate the work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) in upper extremity in industrial settings and epidemiological studies.