A study on the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Clinical Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Questionnaire.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive disease negatively affecting health-related quality of life. The related scales in Turkish are limited in number and generalizability.

Objective: To perform validity and reliability studies of the Turkish version of the Clinical Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Questionnaire (CCQ).

The immediate effect of neurodynamic techniques on jumping performance: A randomised double-blind study.

Background And Objectives: Neurodynamic techniques are used to restore neural functions. However, there are few studies about the effects on performance. The aim of this study was to investigate the immediate effects on vertical jumping (VJ) and horizontal jumping (HJ) of 2 different tension loading techniques applied to young adults.

The effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus and its complications on physical and pulmonary functions: A case-control study.

This study was planned to determine the effects of type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) and its complications on physical and pulmonary functions. : A total of 110 individuals aged 40-65 years were included in the study, 58 with type 2 DM (study group) and 52 without DM (control group). Physical activity level, functional capacity, pulmonary function, and comorbidity levels were compared between the groups.

Postoperative respiratory muscle training in addition to chest physiotherapy after pulmonary resection: A randomized controlled study.

: The effects of preoperative respiratory muscle training (RMT) on postoperative complications in patients with pulmonary resection have recently attracted the attention of researchers. More studies are obviously needed to clarify the effects of RMT after pulmonary resection. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of intense RMT in addition to chest physiotherapy after pulmonary resection in terms of respiratory muscle strength, exercise capacity, and length of hospital stay rather than postoperative complications.

Relationship between fear avoidance beliefs and burnout syndrome in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Objectives: Lumbar disc herniation leads to disability by restricting of patients' lives and reducing their quality of life. This situation causes a decrease in motivation of patients by triggering depressive mood. Therefore, the aim of the study was investigation of correlation between fear avoidance beliefs and burnout syndrome in patients with lumbar disc herniation.

Presentation of a Humeral Shaft Fracture Treated by Locked Intramedullary Nailing With Unlocked Technique.

Introduction: Although intramedullary nailing (IMN) is used in a reamed or unreamed fashion for treatment of long bone fractures, the locked nails may also be used in the unlocked form if so decided by the orthopedic surgeon.

Case Presentation: We describe a 50-year-old man who had a shaft fracture of his right humerus. The fracture was treated with a reamed, locked IMN using unlocked technique.

A comparison of the effects of hatha yoga and resistance exercise on mental health and well-being in sedentary adults: a pilot study.

Objectives: Physical activity has a positive effect on people's mental health and well-being. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of hatha yoga and resistance exercises on mental health and well-being in sedentary adults.

Design: Randomized controlled study.

Comparison of patients with different pathologies in terms of shoulder protraction and scapular asymmetry.

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to compare cases with different shoulder and cervical pathologies in terms of shoulder protraction and scapular asymmetry. [Methods] A total of 216 patients, aged between 30-70 years, were included, 108 of which were in the patient group (subacromial impingement, rotator cuff problems, adhesive capsulitis, disc herniations) and 108 of which were in the control group. The control group consisted of cases with no prior neck and shoulder problems or pain.

Peripheral neuropathy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequency and characteristics of peripheral nervous system involvement in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and its relation with proinflammatory cytokines such as TNF-alpha, IL-6, IGF-1 and CRP. Forty chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients with a mean age 62.8 +/- 5.