Feasibility of virtual reality and comparison of its effectiveness to biofeedback in children with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies.

Introduction/aims: The utilization of virtual reality (VR) and biofeedback training, while effective in diverse populations, remains limited in the treatment of Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophies (D/BMD). This study aimed to determine the feasibility of VR in children with D/BMD and compare the effectiveness of VR and biofeedback in children with D/BMD.

Methods: The study included 25 children with D/BMD.

Dual task impact on functional mobility and interaction of functional level and balance in patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Background: Dystrophin, a protein crucial for various brain regions governing higher-order functions like learning and memory is notably absent in individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). This absence of dystrophin in the brain is believed to underlie cognitive challenges in DMD. Cognitive and motor challenges observed in DMD could potentially hinder the execution of dual tasks.

The effects of Kinesio taping on static and dynamic balance in children with down syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.

Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of Kinesio tape applied to the plantar soles on static and dynamic balance in children with Down syndrome (DS).

Materials And Methods: The study was carried out in children with DS. The participants were grouped as Kinesio Taping (KT) (n = 12, DS) and Sham Taping (ST) (n = 12, DS).

Reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Upper Limb Short Questionnaire in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the construct validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Upper Limb Short Questionnaire in Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Materials And Methods: A total of 41 children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy have participated in the study. Upper and lower extremities functional levels were assessed with Vignos Scale and Brooke Upper Extremity Functional Rating Scale, respectively.

The COVID-19 pandemic restrictions affect the healthcare and health status of paediatric patients with neuromuscular diseases: a developing country perspective.

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic has forced the rapid and unprecedented reorganisation of current practices in the treatment of neuromuscular disorders (NMD). Cessation of care and treatments can worsen the underlying condition, exacerbate symptoms, and increase anxiety, leading to a vicious circle and increased management concerns. This study aims to determine the changes in healthcare and health status of children with NMD from a developing country perspective.

Investigation of interobserver reliability of the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire in children with spastic diparetic cerebral palsy.

Objectives: Information obtained from families is of particular importance in the evaluation of functional mobility skills of children with cerebral palsy (CP) after orthopedic interventions and long-term rehabilitation applications. This study was designed to evaluate the interobserver reliability of the Gillette Functional Assessment Questionnaire (FAQ) which was administered to the mothers and the physiotherapist for children with CP.

Methods: The study included 52 spastic diparetic children with CP (22 girls, 30 boys; mean age 7.

[The relation between health-related quality of life and pain, depression, anxiety, and functional independence in persons with chronic physical disability].

Objectives: This study was designed to investigate the relation between health- related quality of life and pain, depression, anxiety, and functional independence.

Methods: The study included 82 healthy subjects aged 38.18+/-11.

Relationship between quality of life and functional status of young adults and adults with cerebral palsy.

Purpose: The aim of this study was investigate the relation between health related quality of life (HRQoL) and functional status in young adult or adult cerebral palsied individuals.

Methods: The study included 45 cerebral palsied subjects who were divided into two groups as young adults (n = 21, group 1) and adults (n = 24, group 2), over the age 15 years. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Functional Independence Measurement (FIM), Physical Mobility Scale (PMS), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) were used as outcome measures.

The effects of osteopathic treatment on constipation in children with cerebral palsy: a pilot study.

Objective: This pilot study was designed to investigate the effectiveness of osteopathic treatment in children with cerebral palsy and chronic constipation.

Methods: This study included 13 children with cerebral palsy diagnosed as having chronic constipation by a gastroenterologist. The subjects were separated into 2 groups.

Relationship among the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), and the functional status (WeeFIM) in children with spastic cerebral palsy.

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship among functional classification systems, the Manual Ability Classification System (MACS), the Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), and the functional status (WeeFIM) in children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). One hundred and eighty-five children with spastic CP (101 males, 84 females), 65 (35.1%) diparetic, 60 (32.