Effects of scapular exercises on trunk control ın patients with acute stroke: a double-blind randomized controlled study.

Purpose/aim: The ability to perform routine tasks during reaching and activities of daily living (ADLs) is impaired as a result of deterioration in the postural adjustments after stroke. Trunk stability is needed to maintain balance, correct scapular position and posture while moving the upper extremity. The objective was to examine the effect of scapular exercises on the scapular stability, trunk control and ADLs.

Effects of whole body vibration on functional capacity and respiratory functions in individuals with stroke: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Management of respiratory-related functional problems using sensory rehabilitation strategies has been poorly researched in patients with stroke.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate whether whole body vibration (WBV) training has an effect on functional capacity and respiratory functions in patients with stroke.

Methods: In the randomized-controlled study, 28 participants were randomized into two groups: one receiving Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT; n = 13) and one receiving both NDT and WBV (NDT + WBV; n = 15).

The Effects of Trunk Impairment on Fatigue and Balance in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral palsy (CP) involves trunk impairment, leading to decreased postural control that is an important contributor to problems maintaining daily activities without undue fatigue. Our aim in this research was to determine the effects of trunk impairment on fatigue and balance in children with hemiplegic CP. We included 65 ambulatory children with CP in this cross-sectional study, and we grouped them into those with greater trunk impairment (Group 1, = 33) and lesser trunk impairment (Group 2, = 32) according to their scores on the Trunk Imparment Scale (TIS).

The effects of hemiplegic shoulder pain on upper extremity motor function and proprioception.

Background: Hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP) after stroke has negative effects on functional use of hemiplegic arm.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of HSP on upper extremity motor function and proprioception.

Methods: Hundred and twenty-two patients with hemiplegia were included in this study.

The Turkish version of the Modified Falls Efficacy Scale: reliability and validity from the viewpoint of balance.

Background/aim: The factors associated with fall-related self-efficacy should be addressed, especially in the elderly. The Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES) is a simple instrument with good scaling properties and reliability. The aim of the present study was to determine the reliability and the validity of the Turkish version of the MFES from the viewpoint of balance.

Effect of proprioceptive training on balance in patients with chronic neck pain.

Objectives: The aim of this randomized controlled study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive training on balance in patients with chronic neck pain (CNP).

Methods: Forty patients participating in the study were randomly divided into study and control groups. Both of the groups underwent conventional physical therapy; additionally, the study group was rehabilitated with gaze direction recognition exercise (GDRE) for proprioceptive training.

The relationship between physical fitness and falling risk and fear of falling in community-dwelling elderly people with different physical activity levels.

Background/aim: The aim of this research was to determine the effects of physical activity level (PAL) and physical fitness on falling parameters in community-dwelling elderly people.

Materials And Methods: Seventy-six elderly people were grouped as low PAL group (group 1, n: 38) and high PAL (group 2, n: 38) according to their PAL scores. PAL was measured by the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly and muscle strength, muscle endurance, aerobic endurance, and flexibility tests were applied; body mass index (BMI) was calculated for physical fitness measurement.