Fatty infiltration and morphology of cervical muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders: A case-control study.

Background: Changes in the fatty infiltration and/or muscle volume of neck muscles can alter cervical spine alignment and cranial load distribution, which may cause pain in the orofacial region.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to examine the muscle volume and fatty infiltration of neck muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Material And Methods: This case-control study included 18 patients with TMD and 18 ageand sex-matched controls.

Ultrasound assessment of talar cartilage thickness measurements in asymptomatic subjects with pes planus and its relationship with anthropometric parameters.

Introduction: Individuals with pes planus may have alterations in talar cartilage thickness due to changes in lower extremity alignment. The aim of this study was to measure the talar cartilage thickness of subjects with pes planus and compare the results with those of healthy controls. Another aim of the present study was to evaluate its relationship with anthropometric foot parameters.

Immediate effects of Kinesio taping in carpal tunnel syndrome: A randomized controlled double-blind ultrasonographic study.

Background: The effects of Kinesio taping (KT) in carpal tunnel syndrome are controversial.

Purpose: This study aimed to examine whether KT has any effect on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, and median nerve measurements and to compare the effects of two different KT applications.

Study Design: This is a prospective, double-blinded, randomized trial.

Arthroscopic Bankart repair improves upper limb exercise capacity, shoulder function and quality of life.

Background: Anterior glenohumeral instability is an important cause of shoulder disability. The aim of the present study was to investigate arm exercise capacity in patients with anterior glenohumeral instability before and after arthroscopic Bankart repair and to compare the results with those of healthy controls.

Methods: The patient group included a total of 11 males between the ages of 18 and 40 years.

Ultrasound assessment of distal femoral cartilage thickness measurements after walking/jogging in subjects with pes planus.

Background: Because there is a closed kinematic chain between the lower extremity joints during weight-bearing activities, pes planus can affect knee biomechanics.

Objective: This study aimed to measure distal femoral cartilage thickness with ultrasound after 3 different conditions (at rest, during walking and jogging) in subjects with pes planus and compare these conditions with each other and also with controls.

Method: Sixteen participants with pes planus(5-men, 11-women; aged 18-30 years) and 16 controls(3-men, 13-women; aged 18-30 years) were enrolled.

Pulmonary Functions in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: A Case-Control Study.

Objective: The purpose of the study was to investigate pulmonary functions of patients with chronic neck pain and compare them with those of asymptomatic controls.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted with 25 patients with chronic neck pain (age, 26.84 ± 7.

The effects of arm crank training on aerobic capacity, physical performance, quality of life, and health-related disability in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Background: Aerobic exercise training contributes to improvement of cardiopulmonary capacity, mobility, neurological function, and quality of life.

Aims: To investigate the effects of arm crank ergometer training on aerobic capacity, quality of life, and Parkinson's disease (PD)-related disability METHODS: Seventeen patients with PD were recruited to study. Assessments were performed at baseline and at the end of an 8-week arm crank ergometer (ACE) training program (3 days/week; 1 h per session, 50-70% VO) with patients acting as their own control.

An investigation of the changes in mechanical properties of the orofacial and neck muscles between patients with myogenous and mixed temporomandibular disorders.

Objective: To investigate the possible changes in the mechanical properties of the orofacial and neck muscles in patients with temporomandibular disorders (TMD).

Methods: The study included a total of 98 females. Females were divided into three groups as myogenous TMD, mixed TMD, and healthy controls.

Temporomandibular dysfunction affects aerobic capacity in females: A preliminary study.

: The purpose of this study was to investigate the aerobic capacity in patients with temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) and to compare the results with those of the asymptomatic individuals.: The TMD group included a total of 31 females between the ages of 18 and 25 years. The control group consisted of 31 asymptomatic females with an age range of 18 to 27 years.

Alterations in energy consumption and plantar pressure distribution during walking in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome.

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the alterations of walking energy expenditure and plantar pressure distribution in young adults with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS).

Methods: Thirty five individuals (mean age: 21.31 ± 1.

Anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction improves the metabolic energy cost of level walking at customary speeds.

Purpose: The metabolic energy cost of walking is altered by pathological changes in gait. It is thought that anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) deficiency alters the energy requirement for level walking through its effect on gait pattern. In this study, it is hypothesised that the metabolic energy cost of walking would improve after ACL reconstruction.