Publications by authors named "Sulenur Yıldız"
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- The study explores how satisfaction with lower limb orthoses impacts the quality of life (QOL) and functionality in stroke patients.
- It involved 44 participants, where satisfaction was measured using the OPUS survey, while QOL and functionality were assessed through specific scales and tests.
- Results indicated that higher satisfaction with orthoses was linked to better self-care and some functional abilities, but issues with comfort and usability were noted, suggesting that improving orthoses design could enhance patient satisfaction and usage.
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- Foot problems are prevalent in adults, varying in causes: older individuals often face issues from chronic diseases, while younger people typically struggle with overuse injuries affecting their feet.
- A study examined 26 patients with either forefoot or rearfoot issues, assessing their gait characteristics, balance, and pain levels using specific tests and measurements.
- Results showed that although spatiotemporal gait characteristics were similar for both groups, those with rearfoot problems experienced greater difficulties in balance and reported higher pain levels, highlighting the need for targeted treatment approaches.
New Insight into Hallux Valgus: Body Awareness in Patients with Hallux Valgus.
J Am Podiatr Med Assoc
January 2023
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- This study aimed to compare body awareness between individuals with hallux valgus (HV) deformity and those without, while also exploring the connection between body awareness and HV-related factors.
- The research involved 129 participants, with assessments focusing on HV severity, pain, and functional status, revealing that those with HV experienced significantly higher pain levels compared to healthy participants.
- Results indicated a low correlation between body awareness and pain severity in HV patients, suggesting that body awareness should be factored into pain management strategies for these individuals.
Background: This prospective pilot study assessed the feasibility of comparing intensive physiotherapy group (IPG), home-based exercise (HBEG) group, and insole group (IG) to find the most effective treatment program for plantar fasciitis.
Methods: Thirty-nine individuals with plantar fasciitis were selected to participate in this pilot study. The patients were randomly divided into 3 groups, as IPG (manual interventions, exercise, insoles), HBEG (exercise, insoles), and IG (insoles).
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- The study aimed to compare lower extremity function in patients with foot problems based on their levels of kinesiophobia, which is the fear of movement.
- Results showed that patients with low kinesiophobia had better foot function and experienced less pain compared to those with high kinesiophobia.
- The findings suggest that addressing kinesiophobia should be an essential part of rehabilitation to improve both foot and overall lower extremity function.
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- The study compared boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) to healthy peers regarding their gross and fine motor skills and how these relate to their ability to walk.
- Results showed that boys with DMD had significantly lower gross motor skills but no difference in fine motor skills compared to healthy boys.
- Moreover, gross motor proficiency was closely linked to walking ability and ambulation level, while fine motor skills did not show a correlation with these factors.
Objective: Prevalence and characteristics of fractures and factors related to loss of ambulation after lower limb fractures were investigated.
Design: Chart review included height, weight, dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, corticosteroid use, vitamin D, fracture history, muscle strength, range of motion, and timed performance tests (10 meter walk/run, Gowers, and four steps). Patients were grouped by fracture location and ambulation loss after fracture.
Introduction: Exercise capacity is impaired in patients with bronchiectasis. Incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) stresses cardiorespiratory system physiologically to symptom-limited maximal exercise capacity. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical determinants of ISWT in adults with non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis.
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