The Acute Effects of Kinesio Taping on Drooling in Children with Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Introduction: This study purpose of determining the short-term effects of kinesio taping on drooling in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Methods: CP were randomly divided into 3 groups as the kinesio tape ( = 16), sham tape ( = 16), and control ( = 16) groups. The drooling severity and frequency were assessed with the Drooling Severity and Frequency Scale, and the amount of saliva was measured by the 5-minute drooling quotient.

Acute effects of instrument assisted soft tissue mobilization technique on pain and joint position error in individuals with chronic neck pain: a double-blind, randomized controlled trial.

Purpose/aim: The aim of this study was to determine the acute effects of IASTM on cervical joint position error and pain in individuals with chronic neck pain.

Methods: A total of 39 individuals with chronic neck pain were included in this study. Participants were randomized into three groups: Instrument-assisted soft-tissue mobilization(IASTM (n = 13), sham (n = 13), and control (n = 13).

Sympathetic skin responses and electromyographic reaction times in chronic autoimmune thyroiditis: An overlooked electrodiagnostic study.

Objectives: This study aims to evaluate peripheral nerve functions, sympathetic skin responses (SSRs), and electromyographic (EMG) reaction times in hypothyroid patients and to compare them to healthy individuals.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2007 and September 2007, a total of 54 patients with Hashimoto's thyroiditis including 35 euthyroid (3 males, 32 females; mean age: 45.2±10.

Ultrasonographic and electrophysiological outcomes of carpal tunnel syndrome treated with low-level laser therapy: A double-blind, prospective, randomized, sham-controlled study.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) on clinical, ultrasonographic (US), and electrophysiological findings in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Patients And Methods: Between January 2015 and August 2015, 42 patients (7 males, 35 females; mean age: 50.4±8.

Prognostic value of magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of physical therapy outcomes in patients with adhesive capsulitis.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate whether the treatment outcomes of patients with a clinical diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis (AC) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings consistent with AC undergoing physical therapy (PT) differs to those with AC in the absence of these MRI findings.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2012 and October 2012, a total of 30 patients (8 males, 22 females; mean age 55.6±12.

Computer Game Assisted Task Specific Exercises in the Treatment of Motor and Cognitive Function and Quality of Life in Stroke: A Randomized Control Study.

Objectives: Computer game assisted task specific exercises (CGATSE) are rehabilitation gaming systems (RGS) used in stroke rehabilitation to facilitate patient performance of high intensity, task based, repetitive exercises aiming to enhance neuroplasticity. CGATSE maybe an appealing option in home based rehabilitation of stroke patients, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study aimed to determine the effects of CGATSE on hemiplegic arm-hand function, cognitive function and quality of life in stroke.

A Rare Benign Tumor With Diagnostic Difficulties: Synovial Chondromatosis.

In this article, we present a case of a 47-year-old male patient presenting with an insidious onset of hip pain and loss of range of motion. The patient was initially treated conservatively to no avail. Detailed investigations included magnetic resonance imaging of the left hip which revealed a synovitis.

Inpatient rehabilitation outcomes in neoplastic spinal cord compression vs. traumatic spinal cord injury.

To compare neurological and functional outcomes, and complications of patients with neoplastic vs traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) after in-patient rehabilitation. This study is a retrospective analysis. In-patient rehabilitation unit of a tertiary research hospital.

Post-stroke bilateral heterotopic ossification: An acute problem with long-lasting consequences.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a complication of injury to the central nervous system in which production of lamellar bone within the soft tissues occurs resulting in pain, reduced range of motion (ROM) and loss of functional capacity. Heterotopic ossification is rarely seen in stroke patients and mostly affects the paretic side. In this article, we present a case of established bilateral HO of the hips soon after stroke onset.

Virtual Reality in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: Virtual reality game system is one of novel approaches, which can improve hemiplegic extremity functions of stroke patients. We aimed to evaluate the effect of the Microsoft Xbox 360 Kinect video game system on upper limb motor functions for subacute stroke patients.

Methods: The study included 42 stroke patients of which 35 (19 Virtual reality group, 16 control group) completed the study.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Evaluation of the Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy With Ultrasound Strain Imaging.

Objectives: To evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy on median nerve stiffness by using strain elastography in carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).

Methods: This study included 37 wrists of 34 patients with mild or moderate CTS between January 2016 and August 2016. The control group comprised 17 patients (18 wrists) with CTS who were treated with wrist splinting for 3 weeks.

A Comparison of Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Electroneuromyography for Denervated Muscle Diagnosis.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic value of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for muscle denervation due to focal lesions of the median nerve and to compare electrophysiological findings with MRI findings.

Methods: Twenty-six patients with electrophysiological studies diagnosed for focal lesions of the median nerve were included in this study. Electrophysiological studies and MRI were conducted on 34 patients' hands.

Can high-sensitivity C-reactive protein and ferritin predict functional outcome in acute ischemic stroke? A prospective study.

Background: Inflammation may not only be the consequence of brain infarction but it may also contribute to ischemic damage. However, the role of inflammatory markers in predicting functional outcome in stroke remains controversial.

Objective: This study was conducted to evaluate the predictive value of admission high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP) and ferritin levels for functional disability in patients with acute ischemic stroke at 3-month follow-up and investigate the relationship between inflammatory markers and subtypes, severity, and risk factors of ischemic stroke.

Cauda equina syndrome after cesarean section.

This report describes a case of cauda equina syndrome possibly caused by arachnoiditis due to levobupivacaine after spinal-epidural anesthesia. A 39-yr-old woman delivered by cesarean section under a combined spinal-epidural anesthesia. After an uneventful procedure and surgery, she complained of weakness in her lower extremities, which increased in a few hours.

Ulnar nerve conduction abnormalities in carpal tunnel syndrome.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to verify the involvement of ulnar nerve fibers in cases of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and investigate the correlation between ulnar nerve conduction parameters and extra-median spread of symptoms.

Methods: Electrophysiological studies were conducted in 93 CTS and 76 control hands. Patients were analyzed with regard to symptoms in the fifth finger.

A prospective study of temporal course of phrenic nerve palsy in children after cardiac surgery.

The aim of the study is to determine the temporal course of phrenic nerve palsy in children after cardiac surgery. Prospective electrophysiological measurement of phrenic nerve latencies and diaphragmatic action potential (DAP) amplitudes before and after operation were recorded in 59 children who underwent open heart surgery for congenital heart disease. In patients with phrenic nerve dysfunction, the procedure was repeated at 1 week and 2 weeks after the operation to determine the temporal course.

Risedronate-induced arthritis.

In most cases bisphosphonates are the first choice therapy for osteoporosis. We present a case of acute arthritis associated with once-weekly risedronate in a 58-year-old woman with osteoporosis. She developed arthritis 48 hours after the second dose of oral risedronate with elevated serum acute-phase reactants.

Spondylodiscitis associated with multiple level involvement and negative microbiological tests: an unusual case.

Study Design: A case report.

Objective: To report an unusual case of spondylodiscitis with multiple level involvement.

Summary Of Background Data: Spondylodiscitis, an infection of the intervertebral disc space, vertebral bodies, or the paraspinal epidural space can be a serious disease because of diagnostic delay and inadequate treatment.

Intraoperative monitoring of a patient with craniovertebral junction meningioma.

Intraoperative monitoring is considered as a useful tool to prevent neurological damage during different neurosurgical procedures. Somatosensory evoked potentials (SEP) allow simultaneous assessment of several cortical and sub cortical centers. In this case presentation, we report intraoperative monitoring of an elderly patient with craniovertebral junction meningioma.

Unrecognized peripheral nerve lesions in a traumatic brain injury patient.

Patients with traumatic brain injury constitute a diagnostic challenge since peripheral nerve injuries may be overlooked due to cognitive dysfunction and priority given to life-sustaining measures. Electromyography may be helpful in the differential diagnosis of weakness and atrophy. Problems specific for the traumatic brain injury patients, namely heterotopic ossification, hypertrophic callus formation and myositis ossificans should be considered by the physician.