Publications by authors named "Yasemin Ates"

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate the frequency of recurrence and the risk factors for recurrence in patients who were diagnosed with venous thromboembolism.

Methods: Between January 2005 and January 2015, a total of 412 venous thromboembolism patients (164 males, 248 females; mean age: 53.5±16.

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Purpose: Neck pain is a musculoskeletal problem increasing with age. The disorders that occurs in the neck region may also affect the upper extremity due to its close anatomical relationships. The aim of this study was to determine whether neck pain affects shoulder position sense and upper extremity function in the older adults.

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Purpose: Although both motor symptoms and non-motor symptoms (NMSs) occur in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD), clinical practice focuses more on motor symptoms. The aim of this study was to examine balance, muscle strength, and mobility in relation with NMSs in patients with PD. The other aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between NMSs and muscle strength, balance, and functional mobility in PD.

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Purpose: This study was carried out to investigate the relationship of pain, anxiety, and fatigue with position sense, balance, and dual task performance during the menstrual cycle in females with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: This study included 14 females with multiple sclerosis with regular menstrual cycles. The individuals' position sense, balance, and dual task performance were evaluated with a digital inclinometer, Biodex Balance System, and the Time Up and Go Test, respectively.

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Background: Sex hormones have been thought to play an important role in disease progression and inflammatory activity in females with multiple sclerosis. The aim of this study was to investigate knee position sense, balance, and dual task performance in different phases of menstrual cycle in females with multiple sclerosis.

Methods: The study included 14 females diagnosed with MS and 13 healthy females with regular menstrual cycles who did not use oral contraceptives.

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The purposes of this study were to investigate upper extremity function and shoulder position sense in patients with multiple sclerosis and its relation with disability level. In this study, 20 multiple sclerosis and 20 healthy subjects participated. The disability level was determined by the Expanded Disability Status Scale.

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