Identifying metaphors towards physiotherapists.

The aim of this study was to identify mental images that physiotherapists and student physiotherapists have regarding the concept of physiotherapist through metaphors. The study was a mixed-methods research that combined latent content analysis and categorical data analysis. Data were collected from 207 physiotherapists or physiotherapy students.

Effects of Delayed-Onset Muscle Pain on Respiratory Muscle Function.

Background: Delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS) has been widely examined in the peripheral muscles; however, studies showing the potential effects of DOMS on respiratory function are limited.

Hypothesis: DOMS in trunk muscles has a negative effect on respiratory function parameters, respiratory muscle strength, respiratory muscle endurance, and exercise capacity.

Study Design: Prospective cohort study.

The Effect of Yoga Practice on Cervical Tactile Acuity and Body Awareness.

Body-mind-based holistic methods of relaxation and improved well-being, such as yoga and meditation, improve body awareness and have often been used to enhance quality of life and the ability to cope with pain. We aimed to compare tactile sensory acuity and body awareness in healthy sedentary individuals who practiced yoga regularly and in control participants who had not practiced yoga. Participants were 60 individuals, aged between 18 and 35 years who were divided into two groups according to whether they had previously practiced yoga.

Effect of Scapular Stabilizer Muscles Strength on Scapular Position.

Background: Maintaining scapular mechanics is important for upper extremity functionality and posture. Determining the extent to which the scapular stabilizer muscles affect the scapular position may guide the creation of an exercise program for people with scapular dyskinesis.

Hypothesis: The serratus anterior (SA), upper trapezius (UT), middle trapezius (MT), and lower trapezius (LT) muscles play different roles on scapular position when humeral elevation increase.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Kinesiology Taping and Rigid Taping on Ankle Kinematics During Drop Landing in Individuals with Lateral Ankle Injury.

Background: Lateral ankle sprain is an injury that often occurs during sports or daily life activities. Athletic tape and kinesiology tape applications are among the external support treatment options especially for athletes to support the ankle and protect it from recurrent sprains. We sought to compare the kinematic stabilization effects of different ankle taping applications on the ankle joint during drop landing in individuals with a history of unilateral lateral ankle injury.

Validity and reliability of Turkish transcultural adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility.

Background: Amputee-specific, self-assessment mobility scales are essential to evaluate mobility in lower-limb amputees.

Objectives: To evaluate the validity and reliability of a Turkish translation and adaptation of the Prosthetic Limb Users Survey of Mobility.

Study Design: This is a validation study.

Effect of Q-angle, lateral distal tibial angle and hip muscle torques on ankle injury.

Background: The ankle sprain is the most common ankle injury. Although the factors that increase the risk of ankle injury are included in the literature, the definitive evidence is controversial.

Objective: The aim of our study was to examine whether Q-angle, lateral distal tibial angle (LDTA), and hip muscle torque are associated with ankle sprain.

The effect of elastic therapeutic taping and rigid taping on pain, functionality, and tissue temperature in lumbar radiculopathy: a randomized controlled study.

To compare the therapeutic effects of different taping materials and techniques on pain, functionality, and tissue temperature in patients with lumbar radiculopathy. Patients with lumbar radiculopathy were included in the study ( = 51). Patients were randomly divided into three groups, which were the elastic taping ( = 17), rigid taping ( = 17), and placebo taping groups ( = 17).

The effects of clinical pilates exercises on functional disability, pain, quality of life and lumbopelvic stabilization in pregnant women with low back pain: A randomized controlled study.

Background: Although the Pilates method has been reported to be effective in women with low back pain (LBP), the efficacy of Pilates exercises in pregnant women with LBP has not been evaluated widely.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of clinical Pilates exercises on lumbopelvic stabilization, pain, disability and quality of life in pregnant women with LBP.

Methods: Fourty pregnant women were randomized into either a Pilates exercise group (n= 20) or control group (n= 20).

Hot and cold knees: exploring differences in patella skin temperature in patients with patellofemoral pain.

Objectives: To investigate the distribution of patella skin temperature (Tsk) measurements and to explore the presence of temperature subgroups in patellofemoral pain (PFP) patients.

Design: Cross-sectional observational study design.

Participants: One dataset of 58 healthy participants and 232 PFP patients from three different datasets.

Targeted Treatment Protocol in Patellofemoral Pain: Does Treatment Designed According to Subgroups Improve Clinical Outcomes in Patients Unresponsive to Multimodal Treatment?

Background: Targeted intervention for subgroups is a promising approach for the management of patellofemoral pain.

Hypothesis: Treatment designed according to subgroups will improve clinical outcomes in patients unresponsive to multimodal treatment.

Study Design: Prospective crossover intervention.

The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the oxford shoulder instability score.

The aim of this study was to adapt the Oxford Shoulder Instability Score to Turkish culture and test its reliability and validity. This study included 118 patients with shoulder instability. Confirmatory factor analyses, and correlation coefficient between Oxford Shoulder Instability Score and Short Form 36 were calculated in order to test construct validity.

Do peak torque angles of muscles change following anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction using hamstring or patellar tendon graft?

Objectives: This study aims to compare the effects of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using autogenous hamstring or patellar tendon graft on the peak torque angle.

Patients And Methods: The study included 132 patients (103 males, 29 females; mean age 29±9 year) who were performed ACL reconstruction with autogenous hamstring or patellar tendon graft. The peak torque angles in the quadriceps and hamstring muscles were recorded using an isokinetic dynamometer.

The reliability and validity of the Turkish version of the Oxford Elbow Score.

Background: Objective measures of outcome ensure reliable decisions with regard to treatment planning. Oxford Elbow Score (OES) is one of the common outcome measures used for assessing quality of life of patients with elbow disorders. OES consists of three domains: pain, elbow function and social/psychological.

Acute physiological responses to physiotherapy applications pre and post autologous stem cell transplantation: an experimental study.

Objective: We aimed to investigate the acute physiological responses (APR) to physiotherapy applications in patients undergoing autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), the difference between pre- and post-ASCT according to APR.

Methods: Twenty-six patients who were hospitalized for ASCT attended regular physiotherapy program. APR was recorded in the beginning and at the end of each exercise session.

Is there a relationship between tracking ability, joint position sense, and functional level in patellofemoral pain syndrome?

Purpose: This prospective cohort study investigated proprioception and motor control changes in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS), and how these changes related to knee function, pain, muscle strength and muscle endurance.

Methods: The study included 43 women diagnosed with unilateral patellofemoral pain syndrome. Thirty-one healthy women were recruited as control group.

Comparison of functional outcomes of two anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction methods with hamstring tendon graft.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of Endobutton post-fixation and femoral (TransFix) transfixation in ACL reconstruction on lower extremity muscle strength, joint position sense, and knee stability.

Methods: Subjects who had undergone ACL reconstruction with hamstring tendon using Endobutton post-fixation (n=20, mean age: 26.5 years) or femoral transfixation (n=20, mean age: 29.

Tracking ability, motor coordination, and functional determinants after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

Context: The development pattern of motor coordination, strength, and functional ability during recovery from anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction.

Objective: To investigate the relationship between motor coordination, functional ability, and strength after ACL reconstruction.

Design: Prospective clinical follow-up study.

Effects of additional gracilis tendon harvest on muscle torque, motor coordination, and knee laxity in ACL reconstruction.

Purpose: To evaluate muscle torque, lower extremity coordination, and knee laxity after ACL reconstruction comparing patients operated on with semitendinosus graft (ST) and patients with combined semitendinosus and gracilis (STGR) grafts.

Methods: Forty-six subjects who underwent ST (n = 23) or STGR harvest (n = 23) ACL reconstruction participated in this study. Quadriceps and hamstring torque were recorded using an isokinetic dynamometer.