Publications by authors named "Gokce Leblebici"
Background: This study aimed to investigate the effects of functional improvement in the upper extremity on gait and balance in children with upper extremity affected.
Research Question: What are the effects of functional improvement in the upper extremity on gait and balance in children with upper extremity affected?
Methods: Eighteen children with a diagnosis of rheumatologic diseases and 15 healthy children were evaluated with Shriners Hospital Upper Extremity Assessment, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test, Abilhand Rheumatoid Arthritis Scale, 10-meter walk test and Childhood Health Assessment Questionnaire. For static balance assessment, the Biodex Balance was used.
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- Improving core strength and stability can help children with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis (JIA) by increasing endurance, reducing pain, and enhancing posture.
- This study compared the effectiveness of structured 3D exercises against conventional exercises for children with JIA and scoliosis over a 24-week period.
- Findings indicated that the 3D exercises resulted in significantly better improvements in trunk rotation, scoliosis angle, pain, and cosmetic perception compared to conventional exercises, making 3D exercises a more effective treatment option for these children.
Background: Increasing knowledge about unilateral or bilateral upper limb (UL) involvement in multiple sclerosis (MS) has revealed the need for an objective assessment tool.
Objective: The aims of our study were to evaluate manual dexterity using Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test (MMDT) in people with MS (pwMS), to investigate the validity and feasibility of MMDT, and to examine its relationship with other variables.
Methods: Eighty pwMS and forty healthy controls were enrolled.
Introduction/objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability of "Shriners Hospital for Children Upper Extremity Evaluation (SHUEE)" for children with rheumatic diseases.
Methods: The study was carried out after obtaining the necessary permissions and retrospectively registered. The psychometric properties evaluated were reliability and concurrent validity.
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- Clubfoot is a common foot disorder, and this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a step-by-step, three-phase physiotherapy program for children who have undergone Ponseti treatment.
- The study involved 57 children and assessed various measures like ankle motion, balance, and treatment satisfaction before and after a 3-month physiotherapy intervention.
- Results showed significant improvements in ankle range of motion and functional abilities, suggesting the three-phase program is promising for treating clubfoot, but more long-term research is needed to assess its ability to prevent recurrence.
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- * The study included 65 children with IFA and 32 controls, using the Lower Extremity Function Form (LEFF) and scales to measure falling frequency and fatigue onset.
- * Children with IFA fall significantly more during activities like running and fast walking, indicating that IFA contributes to functional challenges and may increase the risk of injury.