How do gene mutation diversity and disease severity scoring affect physical capacity and quality of life in children/adolescents with Familial Mediterranean Fever?

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine how gene mutation diversity and disease severity affect physical capacity and quality of life in children/adolescents with Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF).

Methods: Eighty children/adolescents (42 female, 38 male) diagnosed with FMF according to Tell-Hashomer diagnostic criteria were included in this study. Disease severity score (PRAS), running speed and agility and strength subtests of Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency Second Edition Short Form (BOT-2 SF), Physical Activity Questionnaire, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory 3.

Investigation of the adaptation of older adults to online learning and artificial intelligence.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the adaptation of older adults, to online learning and artificial intelligence.

Material And Methods: 210 older adults (109 women; 101 men) aged 65 and over, were included. Hodkinson Mental Test, Online Learning Readiness Scale (OLRS) and Artificial Intelligence Anxiety Scale (AIAS) were used in evaluation.

The validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale - straight forwardly in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Objective: This study aimed to examine the validity and reliability of Turkish version of Brief Fear of Negative Evaluation Scale-Straightforwardly (BFNE-S (TR)) in patients with Systemic Sclerosis (SSc).

Materials And Methods: 35 individuals (mean age: 53.3±13.

Investigation of Biopsychosocial Status, Fatigue, Sleep Quality, Alexithymia, Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life in Behçet's Disease.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Behçet's disease in terms of anxiety, biopsychosocial status, fatigue, sleep quality, alexithymia, cognitive level, and quality of life according to major and minor organ involvement.

Methods: The study was planned as a single-centre cohort study. Fifty patients diagnosed with Behçet's (mean age 43±11.

Examining the presence of sarcopenia in women with rheumatoid arthritis: Case-control study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare the frequency of sarcopenia, functional status, fear-avoidance behaviors, biopsychosocial status and quality of life in RA women with healthy controls.

Methods: 25 RA women and 25 healthy women were included in the study. Definition of sarcopenia was assessed using parameters recommended by the European Working Group on Sarcopenia (EWGSOP): Bioimpedance analysis for muscle mass (body fat ratio, skeletal muscle mass, skeletal muscle mass index); grip and knee extension strength for muscle strength and 4-m course gait speed test for physical performance was applied.

Evaluation of balance in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Background: The aim was to examine static/dynamic balance and proprioception of Systemic Sclerosis by comparing healthy and relationship with demographic and disease-related data.

Methods: 21 Systemic Sclerosis and 19 healthy were included.Berg Balance Scale (functional balance), Sensamove Sensbalance Maxiboard Software (static, dynamic balance:reaction time and travel time and proprioception), Scleroderma Health Assessment Questionnaire/Health Assessment Questionnaire (health status), Medsger's Disease Severity Scale, Modified Rodnan Skin Score were used in evaluation.

Impact of coronavirus disease pandemic on performance and satisfaction, physical activity, and quality of life of the elderly.

Objective: The aim of this study was to examine the effects of the coronavirus disease pandemic in the elderly.

Methods: A total of 140 elderly with a mean age of 71.30±6.

The effect of rheumatoid arthritis on upper extremity functions: A kinematic perspective.

Aim: To examine the global upper extremity kinematics in 3D while performing "jar opening motion" in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) and to compare these with healthy individuals.

Method: Twenty-four women (12 healthy, 12 RA) were included. Evaluations were made with a JAMAR dynamometer, Health Assessment Questionnaire, and 3D kinematic analysis of global upper extremity during "jar opening motion.

An examınatıon of the anxıety states of Turkısh health care workers durıng the COVID-19 pandemıc: a cross-sectıonal study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the anxiety experienced by health care workers in different branches during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: The cross-sectional study included 373 health care workers. Data were collected using an online questionnaire consisting of the Sociodemographic Form (32 items related to the working conditions of health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic) and the Penn State Concern Questionnaire.

The Effectiveness of Matrix Rhythm Therapy in Patients with Chronic Low Back Pain.

Study Design: Randomized clinical study.

Objective: Our study was planned to determine the effect of matrix rhythm therapy (MRT) on pain, level of disability, and quality of life in chronic low back pain.

Summary Of Background Data: Low back pain is a complex and heterogeneous disorder.

Investigation of the effectiveness of Tai Chi exercise program in patients with scleroderma: A randomized controlled study.

Background: and Purpose: There were studies showing the positive effects of Tai Chi on sleep, fatigue, endurance, balance, anxiety and depression in rheumatologic diseases. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of Tai Chi exercise program on trunk endurance, balance, sleep, fatigue, anxiety and depression in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).

Materials And Methods: 28 patients were randomly divided into two groups as Tai Chi (n:14, 53.

The effectiveness of specific exercise types on cardiopulmonary functions in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: a systematic review.

The aim of this review was to assess the effectiveness of specific exercise types on pulmonary functions, aerobic and functional capacity in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). A systematic search of Cochrane Database of Systematic Review, MEDLINE (EBSCO), Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), CINAHL (EBSCO), PUBMED, AMED, EMBASE (OVID) was conducted in January 2016. The outcome measures were spirometric measurements, chest expansion, 6 minute walk distance (6MWD), pVO, Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Functional Index (BASFI) and Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Index (BASDAI).

Effects of phase I complex decongestive physiotherapy on physical functions and depression levels in breast cancer related lymph edema.

[Purpose] Breast cancer-related upper extremity lymph edema is known to cause physical, functional and psychological impairments in women after modified radical mastectomy. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of phase I Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) on physical functions and depression levels in women with breast cancer-related upper extremity lymph edema. [Subjects and Methods] Fifty-eight subjects with breast cancer-related upper extremity lymph edema were the subjects of this study.

Upper extremities and spinal musculoskeletal disorders and risk factors in students using computers.

Objective: To examine the effects of computer usage on the musculoskeletal system discomforts (MSD) of Turkish university students, the possible risk factors and study implications (SI).

Methods: The study comprised a total of 871 students. Demographic information was recorded and the Student Specific Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (SsCMDQ) was used to evaluate musculoskeletal system discomforts.

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).

Upper extremities function in patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment.

Objective: To determine the effects of hemodialysis treatment on upper extremities functional ability.

Methods: This study was carried out from June 2003 to March 2004 at Pamukkale University School of Physical Therapy, Denizli, Turkey. One hundred patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) undergoing hemodialysis treatment for at least 2 months participated in the study, and were compared with a control group (N=40 healthy subjects).