The long-term effects of different telerehabilitation programs on respiratory, exercise, and activity-related parameters in COVID-19 survivors: a randomized controlled trial in Türkiye.

Introduction: The long-term outcomes of different telerehabilitation gains for discharged COVID-19 patients are largely uncertain, and this point needs to be explored. This study aimed to research the effectiveness of telerehabilitation and compare the long-term results of videoconferencing-guided synchronous telerehabilitation and mobile application-guided asynchronous telerehabilitation programs, as well as determine the correlation between clinical and hemodynamic parameters.

Methods: Exercise programs including aerobic exercises, strengthening exercises, and pulmonary exercises were given to COVID-19 patients discharged from the Kartal Dr.

Efficacy of one-hour negative pressure wound therapy and magnetic field energy in wound healing.

Objective: Wound healing is an important aspect of health but needs further research to identify the effects and interactions of different treatment approaches on healing. The aims of this study were to investigate the effectiveness of one-hour negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) and compare histological differences between one-hour NPWT and magnetic field energy (MFE) in rats on early-stage wound healing, wound size and angiogenesis.

Method: Standardised wounds were created on Wistar rats that were allocated and divided into NPWT, MFE and control groups.

Is asynchronous telerehabilitation equal to synchronous telerehabilitation in COVID-19 survivors with classes 4-6?

Introduction: The first aim of this study was to compare synchronous and asynchronous telerehabilitation programs in COVID-19 survivors with classes 4-6 and determine the more appropriate telerehabilitation approach.

Methods: Thirty-six COVID-19 survivors with class 4-6 severity were randomly divided into two groups. Telerehabilitation programs were an 8-week exercise program that comprised pulmonary, aerobic, and strengthening exercises.

Effectiveness of a training program for a patient with non-cardiac chest pain that combines intervention to improve quality of life, psychological state, and functional capacity: a case report.

Background: Noncardiac chest pain (NCCP) is persistent angina-like chest pain without cardiac origin that affects the patient's health related quality of life (HrQoL), although it does not affect mortality. The effect of a comprehensive training program for NCCP focused on quality of life, psychological state, peripheral muscle strength, physical activity, and quality of life has not been previously established or published. Therefore, this study aimed to show the effectiveness of our combined training program that focuses on functional capacity, physical activity, pulmonary function, respiratory and peripheral muscle strength, dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, and depression perception in NCCP patients with dyspnea.

Is the robotic rehabilitation that is added to intensive body rehabilitation effective for maximization of upper extremity motor recovery following a stroke? A randomized controlled study.

Background: Trunk stabilization, which is a factor that directly affects the performance of affected upper-limb movements in stroke patients, is of critical importance in the performance of selective motor control.

Aims: This study aimed to investigate the effects on upper-limb motor function of the addition of robotic rehabilitation (RR) and conventional rehabilitation (CR) to intensive trunk rehabilitation (ITR).

Methods: A total of 41 subacute stroke patients were randomly allocated to two groups: RR and CR.

Do handgrip strength and dexterity predict respiratory function in neuromuscular disease?

Background: Neuromuscular diseases are acquired or inherited diseases that affect the function of the muscles in our body, including respiratory muscles.

Objective: We aimed to discover more cost-effective and practical tools to predict respiratory function status, which causes serious problems with patients with neuromuscular disease.

Methods: The Vignos and Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Scales were used to evaluate functional status for patient recruitment.

Does kinesiophobia limit physical activity and quality of life in asthmatic patients?

Kinesiophobia has been studied in musculoskeletal and neurological diseases. The aim of this descriptive study was to assess the level of kinesiophobia in stable asthmatic patients, and to determine whether it is an obstacle to physical activity and quality of life. A total of 62 asthmatic patients and 50 healthy control subjects were assessed using the tampa kinesiophobia scale (TSK) for kinesiophobia, International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF) for physical activity levels, and Asthma Quality of Life Questionnaire (AQLQ) for quality of life.

The effect of neck-trunk stabilization exercises in cerebral palsy: randomized controlled trial.

Background: To investigate the effects of neck and trunk stabilization exercises on communication, speech performance, activities of daily living and quality of life in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: In this prospective, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, forty children with CP were randomly assigned to Study and Control groups. The study group was received structured neck and trunk stabilization exercises in addition to NDT-B approach.

Efficacy of different combinations of physiotherapy techniques compared to exercise and patient education in temporomandibular disorders: A randomized controlled study.

Objective: This study aims to investigate the efficacy of different types of physiotherapy approaches in individuals with cervical myofascial painful temporomandibular disorders (TMDs).

Methods: Seventy-five participants with myofascial pain of jaw muscles and cervical myofascial pain were randomized into three groups: exercise group (E), low-level laser therapy group (LLLT), and manual pressure release group (MPR). All patients were assessed before treatment and after 12 sessions of treatment.