This study aimed to investigate the effect of Kinesio Taping (KT) application on the single-leg counter-movement jump (CMJ) and surface electromyographic (sEMG) activity in trained female athletes, in both resting and fatigued states. In this single-blind, randomized, sham-controlled trial, twenty-four healthy trained female athletes were randomly assigned to either the KT (n=12) or the sham tape group (n=12). KT was applied using an inhibition technique on rectus femoris, vastus medialis, biceps femoris, and lateral gastrocnemius muscles of the dominant leg.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFibromyalgia (FM) in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) patients contributes to increased fatigue, anxiety, depression, and mental exhaustion. This study's objective is to systematically review the literature and to determine the frequency of FM in patients with SLE and its associated factors. A literature review was conducted to assess the prevalence of FM in SLE patients and to identify FM-associated factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThrombocytopenia can be one of the first manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus and occurs in up to 40% of patients. Additionally, approximately 2% of patients with primary immune thrombocytopenia may develop systemic lupus erythematosus. Systemic lupus erythematosus is a highly heterogeneous disease, and in some patients, it may present mainly with hematological findings.
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