Publications by authors named "Fidan Yılmaz"
Article Synopsis
- Hyperthyroidism negatively impacts physical and physiological outcomes, affecting muscle metabolism, exercise capacity, respiratory muscle strength, and overall quality of life in patients compared to healthy controls.
- In a study of 16 patients with newly diagnosed hyperthyroidism, significant impairments were found in their six-minute walk test performance, respiratory muscle endurance, and activity levels, despite similar pulmonary function compared to healthy individuals.
- The findings suggest the importance of early evaluation and referral to rehabilitation programs for patients with hyperthyroidism to address these impairments effectively.
Background: Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may display a motor and/or cognitive disadvantage during dual tasking. However, studies investigating dual task are quite limited in patients with COPD.
Aims: To compare cognitive and motor performances (i.