Publications by authors named "P Akpinar"
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- This study investigates the effectiveness of acupuncture in alleviating pain and improving function, range of motion, and quality of life in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS), compared to sham acupuncture.
- A randomized controlled trial with 80 participants showed that the acupuncture group experienced significant improvements in all measured outcomes, including pain and range of motion, over the control group.
- The findings suggest that acupuncture is a safe and effective non-invasive treatment option for SIS, with benefits lasting at least one month after treatment.
Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the validity and reliability of the Selective Control of Upper Extremity Scale (SCUES) in patients with stroke.
Materials And Methods: Forty-two patients with stroke aged 18-75 years, were included in the study. Patients were video-recorded while SCUES was administered.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the effects of spasticity on glucose metabolism and percentage of fat-free mass (FFM%) in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI).
Patients And Methods: A total of 33 patients (22 males, 11 females; mean age: 38.6±12.
Covid-19 has physical damage as well as serious impact on the mental health in the community. Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, fear, stress, and sleep problems were more commonly reported during Covid-19 pandemic. The aim of this study was to assess the health status, psychological conditions, quality of life, and possible risk factors of patients with lymphedema during the pandemic.
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- The study investigates the connection between 25-OH vitamin D levels, various inflammatory markers, and the severity of COVID-19.
- Researchers divided patients into three groups based on the severity of their COVID-19 symptoms and measured their vitamin D levels and inflammatory parameters.
- Results indicated no significant differences in vitamin D levels across groups, but higher inflammatory markers were found in severe cases, with neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) identified as a key independent predictor of disease severity.