Reliability and validity of the Londrina activities of daily living protocol in individuals with systemic sclerosis.

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.

Relationship between functional status and fatigue after COVID-19 infection: a multicenter study from Türkiye.

Background/aim: Symptoms of COVID-19 may persist for months. One of the persistent symptoms of COVID-19 is fatigue, which reduces functional status. The relationship between fatigue, functional status, and various other factors has received little attention, which this study aims to address.

Functional capacity, physical activity, and arterial stiffness in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Objectives: Systemic sclerosis (SSc) is a complex immune-mediated connective tissue disease, involving skin manifestations, vascular features, and organ-based complications that may affect functional capacity and physical activity. Functional capacity and physical activity are associated with arterial stiffness; however, this relationship has not been evaluated in patients with SSc. Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the association of functional capacity and physical activity with arterial stiffness in patients with SSc.

Clinical determinants of the modified incremental step test in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis.

Objectives: This study primarily aimed to investigate the clinical determinants of the Modified Incremental Step Test (MIST) in adults with non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis (NCFB). A secondary objective was to compare the cardiopulmonary responses after the MIST and Incremental Shuttle Walk Test (ISWT), two commonly adopted symptom-limited maximum field tests in chronic respiratory diseases.

Methods: Forty-six patients with clinically stable bronchiectasis participated in this cross-sectional study.

Determinants of Six-Minute Walk Test Performance in Women with Systemic Sclerosis.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the determinants of six-minute walk test (6MWT) distance in women with systemic sclerosis.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 36 women with systemic sclerosis were assessed using the Medsger Systemic Sclerosis Severity Scale (MSS), modified Rodnan Skin Score (mRSS), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), University of California Scleroderma Clinical Study Consortium Gastrointestinal Tract Scale, quadriceps strength measurement, Milliken Activities of Daily Living Scale (MAS), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire. The 6MWT was performed to assess the participants' functional capacity and examine factors affecting functional capacity.

Activities of Daily Living, Physical Activity, Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Children with Congenital Heart Disease: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Despite reports of reduced physical fitness in children with congenital heart disease (CHD), no specific performance evaluations for activities of daily living have been conducted.

Objectives: The aim was to compare the activities of daily living, quality of life, posture, physical fitness and physical activity levels of children with CHD with healthy controls (HC).

Methods: The study included 30 children aged 6-14 diagnosed with moderate or severe CHD and 30 age-sex-matched HC.

Effect of dual tasking on postural control in individuals with schizophrenia.

Objective: To investigate the effect of dual tasking on postural control in individuals with schizophrenia.

Methods: Fifteen outpatients with schizophrenia and 15 healthy controls were included. Postural control was assessed with postural sway velocity (PSV) using Balance Master System during three different tasks: single task (standing on a force platform), cognitive task (categorical verbal fluency) and motor task (holding a cup of water) in four conditions: on firm surface with eyes open (1) and closed (2), on foam surface with eyes open (3) and closed (4).

Effects of Inspiratory Muscle Training in Patients With Pulmonary Hypertension.

The study aimed to examine the effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) in patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH). A total of 24 patients with PH were included in the randomized controlled evaluator-blind study. IMT was performed at 40% to 60% of the maximal inspiratory pressure for 30 min/d, 7 d/wk (1 day supervised) for 8 weeks.

Effects of high intensity interval-based inspiratory muscle training in patients with heart failure: A single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Background: Given the promising effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT), determining the most appropriate IMT protocol will optimize the training benefits.

Objectives: The objective of this study was to determine the effects of high intensity interval-based inspiratory muscle training (H-IMT) on cardiovascular, pulmonary, physical, and psychosocial functions in patients with heart failure and reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF).

Methods: Thirty-four patients with HFrEF were randomly assigned to the H-IMT or control group for 3 days/week, 8 weeks training period.

Which field test should be used to compare the functional exercise capacities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy? Cross-sectional study.

Background: The 6-minute step test (6MST) has begun to be used as a simple and effective alternative for assessing functional exercise capacity. There is no study using 6MSTs to evaluate the exercise capacities of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) with and without diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN).

Objective: To compare the cardiorespiratory responses of the 6-minute walk test (MWT) and the 6MST exercise tests and to analyze the usability of the 6MST in Type 2 DM patients with and without neuropathy.

Determinants of physical activity level in children and adolescents with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.

Objective: One of the most frequently discussed physical parameters in juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is physical activity level. There is limited evidence about determinants of physical activity level in JIA. In this study, we aimed to investigate the determinants of physical activity level in children and adolescents with JIA.

Effect of exercise interventions in adults with cancer receiving palliative care: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Purpose: Previous publications showed the effectiveness of exercise in adults with cancer receiving palliative care, but evidence for palliative care research on exercise is lacking. The purpose is to examine the effects of an exercise intervention on exercise capacity, physical function, and patient-reported outcome measures in adults with cancer receiving palliative care.

Methods: We searched databases including EMBASE, PubMed, and Web of Science from inception until 2021.

Test-Retest Reliability and Validity of 1-Minute Sit-to-Stand Test in Patients With Chronic Heart Failure.

Aim: The psychometric properties of the 1-minute sit-to-stand (1STS) test have not been investigated in patients with chronic heart failure (CHF). The aim of this study was to evaluate test-retest reliability, construct validity, and minimal detectable change of the 1STS test and to investigate the physiological response to the 1STS test in patients with CHF.

Method: Forty-three (43) patients with CHF were included.

Comparison of physiological responses after incremental shuttle walking test and 6-minute walk test in patients with systemic sclerosis.

Background: The 6‑minute walk test (6MWT) is a commonly used to evaluate exercise capacity in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc), but there was no study using the incremental shuttle walking test (ISWT) for assessing exercise capacity and comparing the patient's cardiorespiratory responses to these tests. The aim was to investigate the usability and determinants of the ISWT in patients with SSc and compare the physiological responses after the ISWT and 6MWT.

Methods: A total of thirty four female patients with SSc were included.

Do mobility exercises in different environments have different effects in ankylosing spondylitis?

Aims: Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) reduces spinal mobility, which results in structural and functional impairments. Pulmonary problems eventually occur in most AS patients due to interstitial lung disease or as a result of chest wall abnormalities. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects on pulmonary functions and disease related scales of aquatic and land-based multidimensional functional mobility exercises on pulmonary functions in patients with AS.

Comparison of Anaerobic Exercise Capacity in Children With Familial Mediterranean Fever and Healthy Controls.

Background/objective: Anaerobic exercise capacity is an important component of performing daily activities during childhood. However, diminished anaerobic exercise capacity has been reported in children with chronic conditions. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare anaerobic exercise capacities between children with familial Mediterranean fever (FMF) and healthy peers.

Determinants of gait speed in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.

Objective: Given the prognostic significance of gait speed, there is insufficient evidence about possible functional determinants of gait speed in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Therefore, the objective of this study was to investigate the functional determinants of gait speed in patients with HFrEF.

Methods: Fifty-nine patients with HFrEF participated in this cross-sectional study.

Extrapulmonary features of post-COVID-19 patients: muscle function, physical activity, mood, and sleep quality.

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) represents a wide range of clinical manifestations, even if mild disease severity. It has been known that pulmonary function is affected by COVID-19 during infection and mid-to-long term. However, there is inadequate evidence about extrapulmonary features in post-COVID-19 patients.

The comparison of physical fitness and anaerobic capacity in asthmatic and non-asthmatic children.

Introduction And Objective: Asthma, is the most common chronic inflammatory disease in childhood period. It can affect the daily life to an advanced level and may become vital. The purpose of this study is to compare physical fitness and anaerobic capacity in asthmatic children (AC) and non-asthmatic children (NC).

Effects of an Integrated Exercise Program Including "Functional" Inspiratory Muscle Training in Geriatric Individuals with and without Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.

Background: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) is a commonly used exercise method for both patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and the older adult population. In addition to their primary function, respiratory muscles play an active role in core stabilization. However, no IMT program includes both of these functions (i.

Diaphragmatic Ultrasound in Non-Cystic Fibrosis Bronchiectasis: Relationship to Clinical Parameters.

The aim of this study was to assess diaphragm thickness (DT) and mobility (DM) and to investigate their relationship to clinical parameters in patients with non-cystic fibrosis (non-CF) bronchiectasis. Thirty-eight patients with non-CF bronchiectasis were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. DT was measured using ultrasound at different lung volumes (at residual volume [DT], functional residual capacity [DT] and total lung capacity [DT]).

Assessment of psychometric properties, cross-cultural adaptation, and translation of the Turkish version of the ICU mobility scale.

Background/aim: The aim of the study was to carry out the cultural adaptation and translation of the ICU mobility scale (IMS) into Turkish and research the psychometric properties.

Materials And Methods: This study was based on methodological design. The IMS was translated from English to the Turkish through a regularised translation process.

Acute effects of inspiratory muscle training at different intensities in healthy young people.

Background: Understanding the acute effects of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at different intensities on the autonomic nervous system, arterial stiffness, and blood pressure in healthy young people will be important in the constitution of appropriate IMT prescriptions.

Aims: To investigate the acute effects of IMT at different intensities on autonomic function, arterial stiffness, and blood pressure in healthy young people METHODS: Thirty-six healthy participants were enrolled in this crossover study. All participants randomly performed IMT sessions, which consisted of diaphragmatic breathing exercise (DBE), 10%, 30%, and 60% of maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP) on consecutive days.

The effectiveness of oropharyngeal exercises compared to inspiratory muscle training in obstructive sleep apnea: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and oropharyngeal exercises (OE) have different advantages and disadvantages and a comparison of these modalities has been recommended. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of IMT and OE on important outcomes for patients with OSAS.

Methods: This was a randomized controlled clinical trial.