The effectiveness of early rehabilitation in patients with modified radical mastectomy.

The aim of this prospective study was to investigate the effects of early onset rehabilitation program on shoulder mobility, functional status, lymphedema, and the incidence of postoperative complications in patients who had modified radical mastectomy. Fifty-seven women were randomly assigned to either treatment group or home exercise program groups, which were consisted of 27 and 30 patients, respectively. After removal of the drains, the patients were instructed to 15 sessions of individual rehabilitation program and continued with home-based physical activity program.

Flexible flatfoot and related factors in primary school children: a report of a screening study.

The aim of this study was to analyze the longitudinal arch morphology and related factors in primary school children. Five hundred and seventy-nine primary school children were enrolled in the study. Generalized joint laxity, foot progression angle, frontal hindfoot alignment, and longitudinal arch height in dynamic position were evaluated.