Publications by authors named "S Ipek Acar"
Objective: Limited information is available regarding the associations between upper extremity function, activities of daily living (ADLs), and functional capacity in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). This study aimed to investigate the associations between upper extremity function, ADLs, and functional capacity in patients with HFrEF.
Methods: This cross-sectional study included 31 patients with HFrEF.
Purpose: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Londrina ADL Protocol in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc).
Methods: The study included 39 individuals with SSc and 30 healthy participants aged 18-70 years. Performance-related ADL assessment was performed with the Londrina ADL Protocol which was performed twice by the same rater and energy expenditure during the test with the Dynaport Move Monitor device.
The aim of this study was to investigate the validity and reliability and identify determinants of the 6-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients with lower limb lymphedema (LLL). The study included 28 patients with LLL and 28 healthy subjects. To investigate the convergent validity and determinants of the 6MWT, patients were assessed using the following measurements: circumference measurement for lymphedema severity, hand-held dynamometry for muscle strength, time up and go for functional mobility, five-time sit-to-stand test for functional lower extremity strength, Lower Extremity Functional Scale for lower extremity functionality, Lymphedema Life Impact Scale for quality of life, and International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form for physical activity level.
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- This meta-analysis examined the relationship between specific gene polymorphisms and endurance athlete performance, focusing on five genes believed to influence physical performance and related biological processes.
- A total of 20 relevant studies published from 2009 to 2023 were analyzed after screening 329 articles for eligibility based on specific criteria.
- Findings revealed no significant differences in allele and genotype frequencies between endurance athletes and control groups for most genes, but the results for the gene rs12594956 were noted as distinct.