Publications by authors named "Gulten Karaca"
Objective: This study aims to reveal the effect of low-frequency local vibration applied to the forearm extensor muscles on stroke patients' muscle activation and hand functions.
Methods: Twenty-four stroke patients were randomized to the vibration group (n = 12) or control group (n = 12). The vibration was applied at a 30 Hz frequency to the forearm extensor muscles with a local vibration device three days a week after the routine, conventional physical therapy sessions for four weeks.
Objectives: This study aims to determine the validity and reliability of the full cup test (FCT), evaluating the pain severity in patients with chronic low back pain.
Methods: A total of 100 patients (70 women and 30 men) aged over 18 years with mechanical low back pain were enrolled in the study. Demographic and clinical characteristics were recorded.
Objective: To investigate the effects of local vibration applied to the plantar region of the foot on static and dynamic balance in stroke patients.
Design: Randomised, controlled trial.
Setting: Inpatient.
Immediate Effects of Plantar Vibration on Fall Risk and Postural Stability in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis
December 2020
Background: Local vibration can improve balance problems of individuals with stroke when applied to the plantar region.
Aims: This study aimed to determine the immediate effect of local vibration applied to the plantar region on fall risk and postural stability in patients with stroke.
Study Design: Randomized controlled study.
The effect of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on rib fracture: An experimental study.
Turk Gogus Kalp Damar Cerrahisi Derg
January 2020
Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the effects of lowintensity pulsed ultrasound on rib fracture healing in a rat model.
Methods: A total of 72 male Wistar-Albino rats were randomly divided into three equal groups. To induce a rib fracture, right thoracotomy was performed under general anesthesia and a 0.
Purpose: Dysphagia is known to be a disorder of the swallowing function, and is a growing health problem in aging populations. Swallowing screening tests have mostly been studied in comorbidities such as stroke associated with old age. There is no simple, quick and easy screening test to best determine the risk of oropharyngeal dysphagia in geriatric guidelines.
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- The study aimed to identify swallowing difficulties related to food consistency in participants aged 65 and older without any underlying diseases affecting swallowing functions, focusing on oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD).
- It involved 883 participants in a multicenter cross-sectional study, using various assessments to analyze their swallowing capabilities and quality of life related to eating.
- Results showed significant differences in swallowing difficulties based on food consistency, highlighting that mixed food content had the highest diagnostic odds for OD, while thick liquids had better specificity in diagnosing swallowing issues.
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- Lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow, primarily affects people aged 40 to 50 and is characterized by pain on the outer part of the elbow, often linked to repetitive use of the dominant arm.
- This study involved 82 patients with this condition, with half using a hand-wrist resting orthosis and the other half using an epicondylitis bandage, and evaluated their recovery over six weeks.
- The results showed that both treatment methods effectively improved pain and function, but there was no significant difference in effectiveness between the two methods.
The objective of this study is to investigate short- and long-term effects of high-intensity laser therapy (HILT) in lateral epicondylitis (LE) patients. Thirty patients with LE diagnosis (23 unilateral and 7 bilateral in total 37 elbows) were treated using HILT. LE patients were evaluated before, right after, and 6 months following HILT intervention post-treatment using visual analogue scale for pain (VAS) during activity and resting.
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- The study aimed to assess pain, depression, fatigue, sleep quality, and quality of life in patients with benign joint hypermobility syndrome (BJHS) compared to healthy controls.
- It involved 115 BJHS patients and 114 healthy volunteers, using various scales to evaluate each aspect, including pain (VAS), depression (BDI), fatigue (CIS), sleep (PSQI), and overall quality of life (SF-36).
- Results showed that BJHS patients experienced significantly higher levels of pain, depression, fatigue, poor sleep quality, and reduced quality of life compared to the control group, highlighting the need for comprehensive assessment of these symptoms in BJHS patients.