Acute effects of myofascial release technique on flexibility and pain: Outcome for chronic low back pain.

Background: Myofascial release technique (MFR) is frequently used in the treatment of patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP), but there are limited studies on the acute effects of this technique. It was aimed to determine the acute effect of MFR technique on pain and flexibility in CLBP.

Methods: Forty CLBP patients (19 female; 21 male) with an average age of 40 years were randomized as MFR technique and classical massage groups.

Respiratory function and respiratory muscle strength in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

Purpose: It was aimed to analyze the relationship of the respiratory functions, respiratory muscle strength, magnitude of the curvature, angle of trunk rotation (ATR) and brace-wearing duration in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS).

Methods: Sixty patients with AIS (43 females), with maximum Cobb angles between 20° and 66° were included in the study. ATR values were measured with a scoliometer.

Effect of hippotherapy on balance, functional mobility, and functional independence in children with Down syndrome: randomized controlled trial.

Impaired muscle strength, proprioceptive and vestibular deficits, and orthopedic dysfunction are common disorders associated with Down syndrome (DS). Hippotherapy uses the horses' multidimensional movement to improve posture, balance, and overall function, both motor and sensory. Research evidence supports hippotherapy as an effective, medically recognized intervention for the rehabilitation of gross motor skills.

The relationship of respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength with trunk control, functional capacity, and functional independence in post-stroke hemiplegic patients.

Background: Cardiorespiratory system involvement and early fatigue observed in stroke patients complicate the rehabilitation process and affect their ability to perform daily activities and functional independence.

Aim: It was aimed to determine the relationship between respiratory functions and respiratory muscle strength with trunk control, functional capacity, and functional independence in hemiplegic patients after stroke.

Materials And Methods: Twenty-five volunteers who were diagnosed with post-stroke hemiplegia were included in the study.

Validity and reliability of the Turkish version of breathlessness beliefs questionnaire.

Background: Dyspnea is often the main symptom that limits exercise; however, the vicious cycle of dyspnea limiting exercise participation is also an important contributor to the reduced exercise capacity.

Objective: The aim of our study was to investigate the reliability and validity of Turkish Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD).

Methods: Seventy-seven COPD patients were included in the study.

Effect of inspiratory muscle training on dyspnea-related kinesiophobia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: The major symptom of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is dyspnea, which causes dyspnea-related kinesiophobia resulting in avoidance of activities associated with dyspnea or compensation by reducing the rate of activity. The aim of this study was to assess dyspnea-related kinesiophobia and determine the effect of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on dyspnea-related kinesiophobia in COPD.

Methods: Forty COPD subjects were randomly allocated to either the IMT or sham group.

Validity and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale in Obstructive Lung Diseases.

Objectives: The London Chest Activity of Daily Living Scale (LCADL) is a simple, useful, and comprehensive measure of dyspnea perception in activities of daily living. This study was conducted to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the LCADL.

Materials And Methods: A total of 64 patients with obstructive lung disease (24 chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, 20 asthma, and 20 bronchiectasis patients) were included.