Use of lower extremity orthoses in patients with cerebral palsy and related factors.

Background: The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency of using lower extremity orthosis prescribed for patients with cerebral palsy (CP) and to determine the factors associated with orthosis use.

Study Design: The study had a retrospective and descriptive design.

Methods: One hundred and twenty-nine patients with CP who were prescribed orthoses were included in this study.

Efficacy of high intensity laser therapy in knee osteoarthritis: a double-blind controlled randomized study.

Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of high intensity laser therapy on pain, functionality, flexion range of motion (FROM), and ultrasonographic cartilage measurement in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: This study was designed as a double-blind randomized placebo-controlled study. Forty patients diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis according to the American College of Rheumatology criteria were included in the study.