Reliability and validity of the L test in people with multiple sclerosis.

Objectives: Functional mobility is an essential factor affecting the activities of daily living in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). The L test is a comprehensive assessment tool for functional mobility that incorporates sit-to-stand, transfers and bidirectional turning. The purpose of this study was to determine the psychometric properties of the L test in PwMS.

Development, reliability, and validity of the telerehabilitation satisfaction questionnaire in neurological diseases.

Background: Measuring satisfaction with telerehabilitation provides a way to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of both the technology used and the rehabilitation provided. On the other hand, valid and reliable tools are needed to evaluate satisfaction of patients receiving physiotherapy via telerehabilitation.

Aims: The purpose of the current study was to develop Telerehabilitation Satisfaction Questionnaire (TrSQ) and evaluate its validity and reliability.

Effects of modified-constraint induced movement therapy based telerehabilitation on upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients.

Introduction: The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of Modified-Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (m-CIMT) based telerehabilitation on upper extremity motor functions in stroke patients.

Methods: Eighteen stroke patients were included and randomly allocated into two groups. The Tele-CIMT (modified-constraint induced movement therapy-based telerehabilitation) (n = 10) group received m-CIMT based telerehabilitation for 90 min a day, 5 weekdays for 3 weeks at home.

Relationship between sensation and balance and gait in multiple sclerosis patients with mild disability.

Background: Patients with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) often experience sensory, balance, and gait problems. Impairment in any sensation may increase imbalance and gait disorder in PwMS. This study aimed to (1) compare foot plantar sensations, knee position sense, balance, and gait in PwMS compared to Healthy Individuals (HI) and (2) examine the relationship between plantar sensations, knee position sense, balance, and gait in PwMS.

The immediate efficacy of the spinomed orthosis and biofeedback posture orthosis on balance and gait in older people with thoracic hyperkyphosis.

Background: Increased kyphosis is a common condition among older people that may, directly or indirectly, be a risk factor for poor balance and gait. Spinomed and Biofeedback Posture Trainer (BPT) orthoses is an effective treatment approach for hyperkyphosis. This study aimed to compare the immediate effects of the Spinomed and BPT orthoses on balance and gait in the older population.

The effects of standard and modified LSVT BIG therapy protocols on balance and gait in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Lee Silverman voice treatment (LSVT) BIG is an exercise program developed for patients with Parkinson's disease (PwPD), consisting of sets of exercises performed for 4 consecutive days a week for 4 weeks. However, the standard protocol suggests a treatment frequency difficult to follow for most patients who have difficulties reaching rehabilitation clinics. Our aim was to compare the standard LSVT BIG protocol with a modified LSVT (m-LSVT) BIG protocol (twice a week in the clinic for 4 weeks and twice a week at home for 4 weeks).

Effects of Pilates-based telerehabilitation on physical performance and quality of life in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: It is known that clinical Pilates improves strength, core stability, balance, gait, fatigue, and quality of life (QOL) in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS). On the other hand, there is insufficient information about whether similar benefits can be achieved with Pilates-based telerehabilitation (Pilates-TR). We aimed to investigate the effects of Pilates-TR on physical performance and QOL in PwMS.

The effect of task-oriented circuit training-based telerehabilitation on upper extremity motor functions in patients with Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Upper extremity functions are impaired in patients with Parkinson's disease (PwPD), which leads to difficulties in activities of daily living (ADL), such as reaching or handwriting. The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of task-oriented circuit training-based telerehabilitation (TOCT-TR) on the upper extremity motor function in PwPD.

Methods: In this randomized controlled trial (RCT) 30 PwPD (aged 45-70 years, Hoehn & Yahr stage I-III) were recruited and randomly allocated into two groups.

Effects of multi-task training on motor and cognitive performances in multiple sclerosis patients without clinical disability: a single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of multi-task training on motor and cognitive performance in People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) without clinical disability compared to single-task training and a control group.

Methods: A total of 42 patients were randomly assigned to three groups labeled as Multi-Task Training Group (MTTG, n:14), Single-Task Training Group (STTG, n:14), and Control Group (CG, n:14). The STTG performed only motor tasks based on the task-oriented training program twice a week for 6 weeks while the MTTG performed the same tasks concurrently with additional motor and cognitive tasks.

Functional Performance, Leg Muscle Strength, and Core Muscle Endurance in Multiple Sclerosis Patients With Mild Disability: A Cross-Sectional Study.

This study aimed to investigate the relationship of sit-to-stand and walking performance with leg muscle strength and core muscle endurance in people with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) with mild disabilities. In this study, 49 PwMS (Expanded Disability Status Scale score = 1.59 ± 0.

The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the dual-task questionnaire in patients with multiple sclerosis.

Background: Activities of daily living often require performing dual-task (DT). People with Multiple Sclerosis (PwMS) may have difficulties during dual-task and these difficulties negatively affect their quality of life. However, the number of validated questionnaires to assess DT difficulties in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is very few.

The functional reach test in people with multiple sclerosis: a reliability and validity study.

Background: Limits of stability (LOS) is a major component of balance dysfunction in people with multiple sclerosis (MS). The functional reach test (FRT) is a clinical LOS assessment; however, its psychometric properties have not been investigated in people with MS yet. : To investigate: (1) the intrarater, interrater, and test-retest reliability of the FRT in people with MS; (2) the minimum detectable change (MDC) in the FRT distances; (3) the concurrent and discriminant validity of the FRT; and (4) the cutoff distance that best discriminates people with MS from healthy people and fallers from non-fallers with MS.

Dual-Task Cost and Related Clinical Features in Patients With Multiple Sclerosis.

This study aimed to investigate the dual-task cost of both motor and cognitive performances in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) and in healthy controls and to determine their relationships with clinical features in PwMS. The participants performed motor tasks (postural stability, walking, and manual dexterity) and cognitive tasks (mental tracking and verbal fluency) under single- and dual-task conditions. The results showed that postural stability under dual-task conditions did not change, whereas walking and manual dexterity deteriorated, regardless of the concurrent cognitive task, in PwMS (median Expanded Disability Status Scale score: 1) and the healthy controls.

Clinical features and physical performance in multiple sclerosis patients with and without cognitive impairment: a cross-sectional study.

The factors associated with cognitive functions in patients with multiple sclerosis (PwMS) are not yet clear. The aims of this study were (1) to compare clinical features and physical performance in healthy controls, and PwMS with and without cognitive impairment, and (2) to determine the relationship between cognitive domains and demographics characteristics, clinical features and physical performance in PwMS. A total of 112 PwMS and 25 healthy controls participated in this study.

Combined exercise training improves cognitive functions in multiple sclerosis patients with cognitive impairment: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: Cognitive impairment is common in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). The effects of different exercise trainings on cognitive functions in patients with MS are promising. However, the effects are not yet clear in MS patients with cognitive impairment.

Effect of task-oriented circuit training on motor and cognitive performance in patients with multiple sclerosis: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Background: Exercise training has positive effects on motor and cognitive performance which deteriorates over time in patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). The effects of task-oriented circuit training (TOCT) on motor and cognitive performance in patients with MS are not yet clear.

Objective: The aims of this study are to investigate the effects of TOCT on balance, walking, manual dexterity, cognitive performance, and to determine the extent to which patients are able to transfer changes in their performance to activities of daily living.