A Comparison of the Acute Effects of Percussion Massage Therapy and Static Stretching on Hamstring Elasticity.

Background: The effect of percussion massage on hamstring flexibility is unknown. This study aimed to investigate the acute effects of percussion massage on hamstring flexibility and to compare its effectiveness with static stretching.

Methods: Fifty-four healthy individuals aged 18-25 years with at least 15 degrees of active knee extension were included in the study.

Ergonomic risks and problems of the musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists: comparison of employees in the fields of pediatric and adult care.

. The aim of this study is to compare the ergonomic risk levels, musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life of physiotherapists (PTs) according to their field of work. A total of 107 volunteer PTs participated in the study, whose information was recorded.

Health belief model - male osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: The aim of this study is to examine the knowledge levels, beliefs, and self-efficacies of men regarding osteoporosis according to the health belief model.

Methods: Men aged 55 years and older were included in the study. After the descriptive characteristics of the participants were recorded, the Male Osteoporosis Knowledge Quiz, Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale, Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale, and Osteoporosis Knowledge Test were administered to the participants face-to-face.

The Impact of Lower Extremity Fatigue on Lower Quadrant Dysfunction and Health Profile in Hairdressers.

Background: Fatigue is also an important occupational condition for hairdressers.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the lower extremity fatigue and related factors in hairdressers.

Methods: Lower Extremity Fatigue was assessed with 2 questions containing a 5-point Likert scale.

Gender differences, ergonomics risks and upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain in hairdressers.

. This study examined ergonomic risk levels and upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (UQMP) levels of hairdressers, and the difference and correlation between genders. .

Reliability and Validity of the Turkish Version of the Oxford Participation and Activities Questionnaire in Older People.

Background: Activities and participation play important roles in the maintenance of healthy aging. The maintenance of these factors optimizes social life to increase the quality of life with aging. However, there is a lack of questionnaires in Turkish to evaluate activity and participation among older people.

Balance disorder, falling risks and fear of falling in obese individuals: cross-sectional clinical research in Isparta.

Objective: To examine the effect of obesity according to gender on balance, posture, the risk of falling and the fear of falling.

Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Department of Sports Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey, from December 2016 to June 2017, and comprised individuals aged 40-60 years who were divided into obese and non-obese groups based on their body mass index values. Demographic data was recorded before collecting target data using Tinetti Falls Efficacy Scale, Activities-Specific Balance Confidence Scale, History of Falls Scale, Single Leg Stance Test, Functional Reach Test and the New York Posture Rating Test.

Effect of Self-perceived Fatigue on Balance and Functional Mobility in Middle-Aged Obese Women.

The aim of this study was to examine effect of fatigue levels on functional mobility and balance in middle-aged obese females. The study included 98 healthy females aged 40-60 years with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Self-perceived fatigue was evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire, the Checklist of Individual Strength in Turkish (CIS-T), on which 62.

The examination of work-related musculoskeletal discomforts and risk factors in veterinarians.

This study aimed to determine the frequency of work-related musculoskeletal discomforts (WMSDs) observed in veterinarians and the risk factors that may bring about these. Two hundred and seven veterinarians working in three provinces in south west Turkey were included in the study. The demographic and occupational information on the participants was recorded.

The effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercise in the patients with subacromial impingement syndrome.

Objective: The study investigated the effectiveness of stretching, strengthening exercises, and the scapular stabilization exercises on the pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, joint position sense (JPS), scapular dyskinesis and quality of life (OL) in the patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS).

Methods: 27 women and 13 men, mean age 51 (24-71) years old, were included in this study. All the patients were separated into 2 groups according to simple random table.

One year outcome after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a comparison of reoperated and not reoperated patients.

Objectives: To assess the disability level and quality of life of the patients who had been reoperated and not reoperated because of lumbar disc herniation.

Methods: 34 reoperated and 34 not reoperated patients with lumbar disc herniation were retrospectively included in the study. The disability levels of the patients were evaluated with the Oswestry Disability Index and the the quality of life was evaluated with SF-36.

Motor assessment of upper extremity function and its relation with fatigue, cognitive function and quality of life in multiple sclerosis patients.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess the motor function of upper extremity and its relation with fatigue, cognitive function and quality of life in Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.

Design: Cross-sectional and controlled study.

Setting: Outpatient clinic in a university hospital.