Reliability and validity of the Istanbul Low Back Pain Disability Index in lumbosacral radiculopathy.

Background: Lumbosacral radiculopathy is associated with a broad range of complaints; therefore, specific disability measurements should be validated for this condition.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of the Istanbul Low Back Pain Disability Index (ILBPDI) in lumbosacral radiculopathy.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with radiculopathy caused by a disc herniation were included.

Is dry heat treatment (fluidotherapy) effective in improving hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis? A randomized controlled trial.

Objective:: To evaluate the efficacy of dry heat treatment (fluidotherapy) in improving hand function in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.

Design:: Prospective randomized controlled trial.

Setting:: Departments of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and Rheumatology in a university hospital.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Jenkins Sleep Scale in psoriatic arthritis.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of Jenkins Sleep Scale (JSS) in psoriatic arthritis (PsA).

Methods: Patients with PsA according to Classification Criteria for Psoriatic Arthritis (CASPAR) were included in the study. Data about age, sex, body mass index (BMI), disease duration (month) and joint symptom duration (month) were noted.