Effect of post-extubation inspiratory muscle training on diaphragmatic function in mechanically ventilated patients: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Diaphragmatic dysfunction is a common problem in patients who have been mechanically ventilated.

Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on diaphragm muscle thickness and function in mechanically ventilated patients.

Material And Methods: A single-blind trial was conducted.

Evaluation of the possible effect of inspiratory muscle training on inflammation markers and oxidative stress in childhood asthma.

Unlabelled: Airway inflammation characterized as asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in the world. The aim of this study was to evaluate the possible effect of inspiratory muscle training on inflammation markers and oxidative stress levels in childhood asthma. A total of 105 children (age range 8-17 years), including 70 asthmatics and 35 healthy children, participated in the study.

The relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight born infants.

Objective: Trunk control is associated with gross motor development. This study examines the relationship between segmental trunk control and gross motor performance in low birth weight (LBW) infants.

Methods: A total of 42 LBW infants and 43 normal birth weight (NBW) infants aged 3-9 months were sampled for this cross-sectional study.

Differences in sleep quality and body mass index in asthmatic children and healthy control group.

Introduction: Childhood asthma has become a serious public health problem. Obesity has been determined to be one of the risk factors of asthma.

Aim: We aimed to determine the difference in body mass index (BMI) and sleep quality in pediatric asthmatic individuals compared to their peers.

A Better Way to Decrease Knee Swelling in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial.

Objective: In this study, we compared the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression along with conventional treatment with cold-pack treatment along with conventional treatment on clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: Eighty-nine patients with knee osteoarthritis participated in this study. One group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and cold packs.

Clinical outcomes of kinesio taping applied in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to compare kinesio taping along with conventional treatment to conventional treatment alone and to report the results of both a single and repetitive kinesio taping application applied on quadriceps femoris and hamstring muscles on pain, range of motion, muscle strength, and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis.

Methods: Fifty-four patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomly allocated to two groups. A total of 28 patients were included in kinesio taping group, others were included in the control group.

Beliefs towards mental illness in Turkish physiotherapy students.

Mental health is a new area of specialization for physiotherapists. However, they usually meet patients with psychiatric co-morbidities secondary to other chronic diseases. It is important to explore the beliefs of future physiotherapists regarding mental illness in order to implement effective strategies to avoid possible stigmatizing attitudes that may interfere with the rehabilitation process.

Assessment of health-related fitness in the patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis: using Eurofit Test Battery.

The main objectives of this study were to evaluate the health-related physical fitness for the patients with end-stage renal disease on hemodialysis and determine the suitability of Eurofit Test Battery for adults to decide their health-related physical fitness level. Eighteen patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on hemodialysis (age 49.7+17.

The comparison of two different physiotherapy methods in treatment of lymphedema after breast surgery.

Background: The aim of this study was to compare two different physiotherapy methods in the treatment of lymphedema after breast surgery.

Methods: This study was performed on 53 patients who had developed unilateral lymphedema after the breast cancer treatment. Twenty-seven patients served as the experimental group and were treated with complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) applications including lymph drainage, multi layer compression bandage, elevation, remedial exercises and skin care.