Impact of upper extremity robotic rehabilitation on respiratory parameters, functional capacity and dyspnea in patients with stroke: a randomized controlled study.

Background: Stroke leads to reduced mobility and functional capacity, also negatively affects respiratory functions and muscle strength.

Aim: To examine the effects of adding upper extremity robotic rehabilitation to conventional treatment on respiratory parameters, functional capacity, mobility, and dyspnea.

Method: Thirty-four stroke patients aged 18-65/years were randomized into Conventional Rehabilitation (CR) or Upper Extremity Robotic Rehabilitation (RR) groups.

Immediate Effects of High-Intensity Blood Flow Restriction Training on Muscle Performance and Muscle Soreness.

The aim was to investigate the immediate effects of high-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (HIRT-BFR) on rectus femoris (RF) muscle activity, reaction time, muscular performance, and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) in healthy young adults. Twenty-four healthy young adults were randomized into the HIRT-BFR group or HIRT group. Both groups performed a single session of training with 80% of 1RM, 8 repetitions, 2 sets, and 3 minutes rest to RF muscle.

Respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength and fatigue in patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis: a comparative cross-sectional study.

Purpose: To compare PwPOMS and healthy controls in terms of respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, and fatigue, and investigate the determining role of fatigue on respiratory parameters.

Methods: Twenty-five PwPOMS and 15 healthy controls were included in the study. Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and expiratory pressures (MEP) were measured.

Respiratory Muscle Training in Para-Athletes: A Systematic Review on the Training Protocols and Effects on Reported Outcomes.

Context And Objectives: Respiratory muscle training (RMT) is considered an effective tool to improve cardiorespiratory limitations in athletes. The goals of this systematic review were to explore the role of RMT and its implementation within sport rehabilitation programs in para-athletes.

Evidence Acquisition: Several databases were searched until January 2024.

Peak expiratory flow, core performance and physical activity in normal-weight, overweight, and obese adolescents.

The objectives of this study were to (1) compare peak expiratory flow (PEF), physical activity (PA), and core performance among normal-weight, overweight, and obese adolescents and (2) explore the relationships between PEF, physical activity, core performance, and anthropometric measurements across these groups. Ninety adolescents aged 10-13 yr were categorized based on BMI: normal weight (n = 30, 5th to < 85th percentile, BMI-Z score -2 to < 1), overweight (n = 30, 85th to < 95th percentile, BMI-Z score 1 to < 2), and obese (n = 30, > 95th percentile, BMI-Z score > 2). PEF and percent-predicted values of PEF (PEF% pred) values were calculated.

Using Cluster Analysis to Identify Metabolic Syndrome Components and Physical Fitness in Patients with Metabolic Syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome (MetS) comprises a cluster of cardiovascular risk factors. Physical inactivity and reduced physical fitness are associated with one or more components of MetS. However, MetS has many components, and the unclear relationship between the components and physical fitness parameters can provide a plain and straightforward understanding of the clustering method.

Do proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation techniques improve respiratory parameters and swallowing in people with multiple sclerosis: A randomized-controlled study.

Aim: This study aims to investigate the effects of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) techniques on respiratory parameters, swallowing, functional capacity, fatigue, and quality of life in people with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS).

Method: Thirty-four PwMS were included and randomized into the PNF Group (mean age: 43.23±10.

Biofeedback Sensor vs. Physiotherapist Feedback During Core Stabilization Training in Patients with Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain.

Core stabilization training utilizes principles of motor learning to retrain control of the trunk muscles and lead to improvements in chronic non-specific low back pain (CNLBP). To compare the effects of biofeedback sensor and conventional physiotherapist (PT) feedback during core stabilization and activity training in patients with CNLBP. Thirty-eight patients with CNLBP were randomly assigned to Biofeedback (n = 19) or PT feedback (n = 19) groups.

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Effect of Ground-Based Walk Training in Pulmonary Hypertension.

This study aimed to determine the effect of ground-based walking training on exercise capacity, physical activity, quadriceps muscle strength, and quality of life (QoL) in patients with pulmonary hypertension. A total of 24 patients were included in the study. Patients were randomly assigned to 2 groups as the walking group or the control group.

Six-Minute Walk Performance and Related Factors in Pediatric-Onset Multiple Sclerosis.

Objective: To investigate functional exercise capacity and its relationship between physical activity levels, muscle strength, balance, fatigue, and quality of life in patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis.

Methods: Fifteen patients with pediatric-onset multiple sclerosis were included. The 6-minute walk test was used to determine functional exercise capacity and walking distance.

The Investigation of Falls and Balance from the Perspective of Activities of Daily Living in Patients with COPD.

The aim of this study was (1) to compare the activities of daily living (ADLs), perceived falling risk and balance in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients with or without falling history and (2) to investigate the relationship between ADLs and balance. Fourteen patients with COPD with a history of falling whose mean falling frequency was 2.64 ± 0.

A randomized controlled trial on inspiratory muscle training in pulmonary hypertension: Effects on respiratory functions, functional exercise capacity, physical activity, and quality of life.

Background: Impaired respiratory muscle function may be one of the causes of increased dyspnea, reduced exercise capacity, and physical activity (PA), and poor quality of life in pulmonary hypertension (PH).

Objective: To investigate the effects of threshold inspiratory muscle training (TIMT) on respiratory functions, functional exercise capacity, PA, and QoL in patients with PH.

Methods: Thirty patients with PH were randomly allocated to a TIMT (n = 15) and sham group (n = 15).

The effectiveness of three different recovery methods on blood lactate, acute muscle performance, and delayed-onset muscle soreness: a randomized comparative study.

Background: Recovery from exercise is important in sports and rehabilitation for preventing exercise-induced injuries and recovery of performance. This study aimed to compare active recovery (AR), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and foam rolling (FR) in terms of blood lactate (Bla) removal, reduction in delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and restoration of muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility in healthy young individuals.

Methods: Forty-five subjects aged 20-25 years were assigned to AR, FR, and NMES groups.

Physical Activity Indicators, Metabolic Biomarkers, and Comorbidity in Type 2 Diabetes.

This study aimed to compare physical activity (PA) indicators, metabolic biomarkers, and comorbidity, to investigate the relationship between PA indicators and metabolic biomarkers, comorbidity and to identify barriers to PA in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) who are using oral hypoglycaemic agent (OHA) or combined OHA and insulin (OHAiN). Sixty-one patients were classified as patients using only OHA or combined OHAiN. Metabolic biomarkers (waist-to-hip ratio, body mass index (BMI), lipid profile, glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c), fasting blood glucose, comorbidity and PA indicators (self-reported PA, number of steps (NOS), 6-minute walking distance (6MWD)) were assessed.

The effects of Internet-based exercise compared with supervised group exercise in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled study.

Objectives: To compare the effects of Internet-based exercise on glycaemic control, blood lipids, body composition, physical activity level, functional capacity, and quality of life with supervised group exercise in patients with type 2 diabetes.

Design: Single-blind, randomized controlled study.

Setting: A Faculty of Health Sciences.

Sleep quality and quality of life in patients with moderate to very severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is highly associated with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Poor sleep quality is found to be related with decreased quality of life (QoL) in patients with COPD but no study assessed this relationship on the basis of nocturnal sleep parameters.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to explore the relationships between sleep quality, daytime sleepiness and QoL in patients suffering from moderate to very severe COPD with and without sleep apnea assessed objectively and to compare sleep quality, QoL and daytime sleepiness in patients suffering from COPD with and without sleep apnea.

Respiratory muscle strength in patients with pulmonary hypertension: The relationship with exercise capacity, physical activity level, and quality of life.

Introduction: Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is characterized by exertional dyspnea, fatigue, chest pain, dizziness, and syncope. Physical activity, peripheral, and respiratory muscle strength reduces in pateints with PH. Little is known about respiratory muscle weakness and related outcomes.

The effects of very early mirror therapy on functional improvement of the upper extremity in acute stroke patients.

[Purpose] The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a very early mirror therapy program on functional improvement of the upper extremity in acute stroke patients. [Subjects] Eight stroke patients who were treated in an acute neurology unit were included in the study. [Methods] The patients were assigned alternatively to either the mirror therapy group receiving mirror therapy and neurodevelopmental treatment or the neurodevelopmental treatment only group.