Assessment of the relationship between rectus femoris cross-sectional area and knee extension strength in the prosthesis users with transtibial amputation: A case-control study.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate cross-sectional area of the amputated-limb rectus femoris compared to the intact-limb and controls and to determine its correlation with functional strength and walking tests in prosthesis users with transtibial amputation.

Patients And Methods: Between October 2018 and April 2019, a total of 14 prosthesis users (12 males, 2 females; mean age: 47.1±16.

Does ultrasound imaging of the spastic muscle have an additive effect on clinical examination tools in patients with cerebral palsy?: A pilot study.

Objective: The Modified Ashworth Scale, the Modified Tardieu Scale, and measuring the passive range of motion is commonly preferred examination tools for spasticity in cerebral palsy (CP). Ultrasonography has become increasingly used to provide relevant insight into spastic muscle morphology and structure recently. It was aimed to reveal associations between the clinical and ultrasonographic parameters of gastrocnemius medialis (GM) and lateralis muscles in this population.

Clinical effects of suprascapular nerve block in addition to intra-articular corticosteroid injection in the early stages of adhesive capsulitis: A singleblind, randomized controlled trial.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the short and long-term effects of the combination of suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) and intra-articular corticosteroid injection (IAI) on pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM), disability, and quality of life in the management of patients with adhesive capsulitis (AC).

Methods: Forty patients (ages 30-70 years) who were diagnosed with AC stages 1 and 2 were randomlyassigned to one of two groups: Group-1 received IAI and SSNB combination, while group-2 only-IAI. Both groups started a three-week rehabilitation program after the intervention.

The clinical effects of combining postural exercises with chest physiotherapy in cystic fibrosis: A single-blind, randomized-controlled trial.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effects of postural exercises as an adjunct to chest physiotherapy program on respiratory function, exercise tolerance, quality of life (QoL), and postural stability in patients with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Patients And Methods: In this single-blind, randomized-controlled trial, 19 pediatric CF patients (11 males, 8 females; mean age: 9.36 years; range, 6 to 14 years) were randomly allocated to chest physiotherapy and postural exercise program (Group 1, n=10) or chest physiotherapy program alone (Group 2, n=9) between March 2017 and October 2017.

Pain Symptoms in COVID-19.

Objective: The clinical manifestations of COVID-19 range from mild symptoms to severe pneumonia and severe organ damage. When evaluated specifically for pain, the data so far have shown that myalgia, headache, and chest pain can be seen in patients at varying rates; myalgia and headache, especially, are among the initial symptoms.

Design: This retrospective chart review, followed by a descriptive survey design study, was carried out by examining patients afflicted with COVID-19.

Meralgia paresthetica caused by inguinal lymphadenopathy related to tinea pedis infection: A case report.

Mechanical compression at any point along the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve (LFCN) may result in meralgia paresthetica (MP). A 54-year-old male patient presented with pain and tingling on the anterolateral side of thigh. After excluding other causes of pain radiating to legs, he was diagnosed with MP.

An ultrasonographic and electromyographic evaluation of jumping stump possibly due to a neuroma in a patient with transradial amputation: A case report.

Background And Objective: Jumping stump is an uncommon movement disorder characterized by involuntary movements and severe neuropathic pain in the stump. The pathophysiology and etiology of this phenomenon have not yet been clearly elucidated, and unfortunately, no proven treatment with successful recovery exists. This report aims to describe a severe painful jumping stump, possibly due to neuromas, in a traumatic transradial amputee.

Daily Physical Activity in Children and Adolescents with Low Lumbar and Sacral Level Myelomeningocele.

Purpose: Children with low lumbar and sacral level myelomeningocele are expected to be community ambulators. However, they do not always meet the expected ambulation level by the time they reach adulthood. The purpose of this study is to investigate daily activity energy expenditure and physical activity levels of these patients in daily routine.

Effects of dynamic lycra orthosis as an adjunct to rehabilitation after botulinum toxin-A injection of the upper-limb in adults following stroke: A single-blinded randomized controlled pilot study.

Background: Dynamic lycra splints are proposed to modify hypertonicity due to their characteristics - neutral warmth, circumferential pressure, and creating a low-intensity prolonged stretch on hypertonic muscles - to contribute to increased sensory awareness of the involved limb.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of dynamic lycra orthosis as an adjunct to botulinum toxin-A injection and rehabilitation of the upper-limb in adults following stroke.

Methods: Patients who had suffered a stroke more than three months previously were randomized into two groups: lycra sleeve plus rehabilitation (n = 10) and only-rehabilitation group (n = 10).

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva: lessons learned from a rare disease.

Purpose Of Review: Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP) is an extremely rare and severely disabling autosomal dominant disease that is yet to be clearly understood. The purpose of this review is to present recent literature on pathophysiology, clinical features, diagnosis and treatment of FOP.

Recent Findings: FOP is characterized by congenital great toe deformity and progressive heterotopic ossifications in connective tissue.

Muscle belly in the tunnel: an unusual cause of carpal tunnel syndrome in a patient with spinal cord injury.

Introduction: Carpal tunnel syndrome, entrapment of median nerve at the wrist, is one of the most commonly encountered peripheral neuropathies in the upper extremity. It is also common in individuals with spinal cord injury due to repetitive movements during wheelchair use. Although it is well known that prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome is high in individuals with spinal cord injury, no previous study identified aberrant muscle as the cause.

Postural Stability in Children with High Sacral Level Spina Bifida: Deviations from a Control Group.

To assess static and dynamic postural stability changes in children with high sacral level spina bifida. Thirty-five children with high sacral level spina bifida and 35 age-matched healthy controls were enrolled. Their lower extremity muscle strengths and static and dynamic postural stability parameters were measured with the use of a dynamometer and the NeuroCom Balance Master device, respectively.

Caregiver burden in children with cystic fibrosis and primary ciliary dyskinesia.

Introduction: Caregiver burden impacts both the social and economic framework of society. Cystic fibrosis (CF) causes significant caregiver burden, but the current data is scarce. In the case of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), even less is known.

Outcome measurement in patients with low back pain undergoing epidural steroid injection.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate the outcomes of epidural steroid injection (ESI) in patients with low back pain.

Patients And Methods: This prospective study included a total of 82 patients (51 females; 31 males; mean age 50.8±14.

Challenges in the treatment of fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva.

Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva (FOP), is a rare autosomal dominant connective tissue disease with a prevalence of 1 in 2 million. It is characterized by congenital foot deformities and multiple heterotopic ossifications in fibrous tissue. It usually starts with painful soft tissue swellings occurring with attacks at the ages of three or four.

The evaluation of the static and dynamic balance disorders in patients with psoriatic arthritis.

To evaluate the static and dynamic balances in psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and to investigate their relationship with clinical and functional parameters. Patients diagnosed with PsA and healthy controls were recruited consecutively into the study. The demographic variables such as age, sex, body mass index of the subjects were noted.