Maintaining Physical Health in Individuals with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Through Telerehabilitation.

Aims: To investigate the effects of a telerehabilitation program on walking performance, lower and upper extremity function, fall frequency, respiratory function, and satisfaction in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

Methods: Thirty children (mean age 8.8 ± 4.

Effects of computer use on upper limb musculoskeletal disorders and function in academicians.

This study aimed to investigate the effects of academician's demographic characteristics and computer usage habits on upper limb musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and function. A cross-sectional observational study was conducted with 100 academicians. Data were collected using questionnaires, which included the patient-rated wrist evaluation questionnaire - Turkish version (PRWE-T), the Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire - Turkish version (CMDQ-T), the upper extremity functional index - Turkish version (UEFI-T), demographic characteristics and average daily computer usage time.

Head posture mediates the association of cognition with hand grip and pinch strength in older adults: an examination using structural equation modeling.

Background: The association of cognition with hand grip and pinch strength has been well-recognized in older adults. The authors sought to explore: (1) associations among forward head posture (FHP), cognition, and hand grip and pinch strength in older adults; and (2) the mediator role of FHP in these pathways using structural equation modeling (SEM).

Methods: This cross-sectional study included 88 older adults (70.

Effects of Craniocervical Flexion on Suprahyoid and Sternocleidomastoid Muscle Activation in Different Exercises.

This study aims to investigate the effects of craniocervical flexion (CCF) on the activation of suprahyoid and sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in Shaker and Resistant Jaw Opening (RJO) exercises, and to compare the effects of these two exercises on the same muscles with the Chin Tuck Against Resistance (CTAR) exercise. The study recruited a total of 37 healthy participants (20 female and 17 male, mean age: 27.45 ± 7.

Plantar sensation, plantar pressure, and postural stability alterations and effects of visual status in older adults.

Purpose: Ageing leads to plantar sensation and pressure alterations and poor postural control. The aim of this study was to compare the plantar sensation and static plantar pressure distribution between young and older adults. A secondary aim was to investigate the effect of ageing and visual status on postural stability.

Effects of Different External Supports on Plantar Pressure-Time Integral and Contact Area in Flexible Flatfoot.

Background: Flexible flatfoot disturbs the load distribution of the foot. Various external supports are used to prevent abnormal plantar loading in flexible flatfoot. However, few studies have compared the effects of different external supports on plantar loading in flexible flatfoot.

Immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense in individuals with mechanical neck pain: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Performing thoracic manipulations for neck pain can result in immediate improvements in neck function.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of thoracic manipulation on cervical joint position sense and cervical range of motion in individuals with chronic mechanical neck pain.

Methods: Eighty male volunteers between 18-25 years and having chronic or recurrent neck or shoulder pain of at least 3 months duration with or without arm pain were randomized into two groups: Thoracic Manipulation Group (TMG:50) and Control Group (CG:30), with a pretest-posttest experimental design.

Foot Posture, Muscle Strength, Range of Motion, and Plantar Sensation in Overweight and Obese.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the foot posture, ankle muscle strength, range of motion (ROM), and plantar sensation differences among normal weight, overweight, and obese individuals. One hundred and twenty-three individuals (42 normal weight, 40 overweight, and 41 obese) aged between 18 and 50 years participated in the study. Foot posture, ankle muscle strength, ROM, plantar sensation, and foot-related disabilities were evaluated.

Acute Effects of Connective Tissue Manipulation on Autonomic Function in Healthy Young Women.

Background: Connective tissue manipulation (CTM) has therapeutic effects on diseases with autonomic imbalance, yet its mechanisms of action are not clearly identified.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate acute autonomic responses to CTM in healthy young women with various physical activity levels.

Method: The study was designed as a nonrandomized, controlled single-center study.

Effects of Short-Foot Exercises on Foot Posture, Pain, Disability, and Plantar Pressure in Pes Planus.

Context: Pes planus is a prevalent chronic condition that causes foot pain, disability, and impaired plantar load distribution. Short-foot exercises are often recommended to strengthen intrinsic foot muscles and to prevent excessive decrease of medial longitudinal arch height.

Objective: To investigate the effects of short-foot exercises on navicular drop, foot posture, pain, disability, and plantar pressures in pes planus.

Effects of plantar sensitivity on balance and mobility in community-dwelling older adults: A Turkish study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the association of regional plantar tactile sensitivity with balance and mobility in community-dwelling older people.

Methods: Fifty-five older adults (39 women and 16 men) mean age 73.5 ± 6.

The importance of rehabilitation concerning upper extremity amputees: A Systematic review.

Objective: To evaluate and point out the importance of prosthetic rehabilitation of upper extremity.

Methods: A systematic literature search was performed to identify studies concerning prosthetic rehabilitation in upper extremity. The PRISMA Statement 2009 was used to establish the study and the methodological quality was assessed.

The status of application and physiotherapy-rehabilitation of prosthetics in Turkey.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to determine the frequency of prosthetic applications and to appraise the importance of amputee rehabilitation in Turkey. [Subjects and Methods] Questionnaires were administered to owners or employees of 36 institutions and the obtained data were evaluated. [Results] While 75% of institutions had no physiotherapist, 25% had 1 or 2 physiotherapists; there were 4 or fewer technicians in 86.