Effects of spinal mobilisation in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A randomised controlled trial.

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of spinal mobilisation on curvature magnitude, angle of trunk rotation (ATR) and pulmonary function in adolescents with idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods: Conducted as a double-blind randomised controlled trial, the study included 40 patients with AIS (Cobb angles 10°-25°) randomised to experimental (n = 20; female = 12, male = 8; age = 12.9 ± 1.

Immediate effects of manual therapy on respiratory functions in healthy young individuals: a randomized controlled trial.

This study aimed to investigate the immediate effects of manual therapy (MT) on the respiratory functions of healthy young individuals. The study included 104 participants, consisting of university students (87 females, 17 males, mean age 20.1 ± 2.

The Effect of Yoga Practice on Cervical Tactile Acuity and Body Awareness.

Body-mind-based holistic methods of relaxation and improved well-being, such as yoga and meditation, improve body awareness and have often been used to enhance quality of life and the ability to cope with pain. We aimed to compare tactile sensory acuity and body awareness in healthy sedentary individuals who practiced yoga regularly and in control participants who had not practiced yoga. Participants were 60 individuals, aged between 18 and 35 years who were divided into two groups according to whether they had previously practiced yoga.

Shoulder structures and strength in competitive preadolescent swimmers: A longitudinal ultrasonographic study.

Background: Repetitive shoulder movements during competitive training may cause changes in the strength of periarticular shoulder structures in preadolescent swimmers.

Objective: To prospectively determine the effects of training on shoulder periarticular structures and muscle strength in preadolescent swimmers.

Design: Prospective cohort study.

Comparison of body structure, function, activity, and participation levels according to ankle foot orthosis wearing time in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

Background: Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are usually recommended to prevent deformities and to increase the standing and walking performance in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP).

Objective: To compare the body functions and structures, activity and participation levels, and environmental factors according to AFO-wearing time in children with spastic CP.

Study Design: Prospective, cross-sectional-observational-clinical study.

Comparison of constipation and nutritional status with disease-related parameters in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients.

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the effects of constipation symptoms and nutritional status on disease-related parameters, such as disease duration, spirometry test and quality of life, of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) patients.

Methods: The research was performed with 48 COPD patients attending the centre from January 2019 to August 2019. Assessment of constipation symptoms was done by Constipation Severity Instrument (CSI), whereas for quality of life assessment, St.

Effects of physiotherapy combined with sirolimus in a patient with vascular malformation: A case report.

The aim of the present case report was to investigate the effects of a physiotherapy program combined with sirolimus in a child patient with upper extremity edema and joint limitation due to low-flow vascular malformation. This case report included an 11-year-old male patient (26 kg, 130 cm) diagnosed with congenital lymphovascular malformation on the left and right chest. The patient, who had edema on the upper left extremity and experienced joint limitations, was administered complete decongestive therapy (CDT) and manual therapy in combination with sirolimus.

Effects of hallux valgus deformity on rear foot position, pain, function, and quality of life of women.

[Purpose] To investigate the relationship between hallux valgus (HV) deformity and the position of rearfoot joints, and its effects on the quality of life, pain, and related functional status of women with bilateral hallux valgus (HV). [Subjects and Methods] The subjects were 27 right-dominant women. Demographic data, HV angle, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing subtalar pronation (SP), and navicular height were recorded.

Development of Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale: a reliability and validity study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to develop a disease-specific multidimensional hallux valgus (HV) scale, as well as to establish the validity and reliability thereof.

Methods: The 14-item Multidimensional Nil Hallux Valgus Scale was developed. The scale has a score range of 0-60, with higher score indicating increased HV symptoms, complaints, and functional disorder.

Effects of different seating equipment on postural control and upper extremity function in children with cerebral palsy.

Background: Adaptive seating supports for cerebral palsy are recommended to develop and maintain optimum posture, and functional use of upper extremities.

Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of different seating adaptations regarding postural alignment and related functions and to investigate the effects of these seating adaptations on different motor levels.

Study Design: Prospective study.