The effectiveness of Kinesio taping on pain and clinical features in chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of Kinesio taping (KT) and sham KT on pain, lumbar range of motion (ROM) and disability in chronic non-specific low back pain.

Patients And Methods: This is a randomized, placebo controlled study. Sixty patients (22 males, 38 females; mean age 21.

Ulnar neuropathy due to heterotopic ossification: A rare complication after stroke.

Heterotopic ossification (HO) is a rare complication (0.5 to 1.2%) after stroke.

Demographic and clinical features and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with Friedreich ataxia: A retrospective study.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the demographic and clinical features, and rehabilitation outcomes of Friedreich Ataxia patients in the inpatient setting.

Patients And Methods: Between January 2000 and December 2012, a total of 37 Friedreich Ataxia patients (26 males, 11 females; mean age 29.2±9.

Complex Decongestive Therapy Enhances Upper Limb Functions in Patients with Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema.

Background: We aimed to evaluate the effects of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) on upper extremity functions, the severity of pain, and quality of life. We also searched the impact of the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics on the improvement in upper extremity functions.

Methods: A total of 37 women with breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) [age, 53.

Exploring the relationship between vitamin D and mania: correlations between serum vitamin D levels and disease activity.

Background: Several studies suggest an association between hypovitaminosis D and mood disorders including major depressive disorder, seasonal affective disorder and premenstrual dysphoric disorder. On the other hand, there is not enough study about acute manic episode and hypovitaminosis D. This data insufficient zone led us to study on whether vitamin D deficiency is associated with acute manic episode and has an impact on disease activity Methods: Thirty-one patients with bipolar disorder in remission, 26 patients with acute manic episode and 40 healthy controls with no major psychopathology were recruited in this study.

Ultrasonographic measurements of the metacarpophalangeal and talar cartilage thicknesses: A reliability study in healthy subjects.

Background: Assessment of the joint cartilage using ultrasound imaging is important.

Objective: Our aim was to investigate the reliabilities of ultrasonographic measurements for talus dome (TCT) and metacarpal cartilage thicknesses (MCT).

Methods: Twenty healthy volunteers were recruited in the study.

Effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation and Kinesio Taping applications in children with cerebral palsy on postural control and sitting balance.

Background: Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and Kinesio Taping (KT) applications are separately used to improve postural control and sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the combined effect of NDT, NMES and KT applications on postural control and sitting balance in children with CP.

Methods: Forty five children, in 3 groups, between the ages 5-12 years were included in the study.

Inter-rater agreement of the Turkish version of the Neurobehavioral Rating Scale-Revised form.

Objectives: This study aims to adapt the Neurobehavioral Rating Scale-revised form (NBRS-R) for Turkish traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients and to investigate the inter-rater agreement of the Turkish revised scale.

Patients And Methods: A total of 45 patients (36 males, 9 females; mean age 31.1±13.

The Acupuncture Effect on Median Nerve Morphology in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: An Ultrasonographic Study.

Introduction: The aim of this study was to explore the acupuncture effect on the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the median nerve at the wrist in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) and, additionally, to identify whether clinical, electrophysiological, and ultrasonographic changes show any association.

Methods: Forty-five limbs of 27 female patients were randomly divided into two groups (acupuncture and control). All patients used night wrist splint.

Comparison of biochemical parameters of blood and urine in spinal cord injury patients and association with urinary stone formation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the biochemical parameters of the urine and blood in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients and healthy subjects.

Methods: Thirty male patients with SCI were enrolled. Biochemical features of the urine and blood of the SCI patients were compared to healthy subjects.

Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Acupuncture Effect on Common Extensor Tendon Thickness in Patients with Lateral Epicondylitis: A Randomized Controlled Study.

Objective: To explore the effect of acupuncture on common extensor tendon (CET) thickness in patients with lateral epicondylitis (LE). Additionally, to identify whether clinical and ultrasonographic changes showed any correlation.

Methods: Forty-one patients were randomly assigned to acupuncture and control groups.

Intelligence, Functioning, and Related Factors in Children with Cerebral Palsy.

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common significant motor impairment in childhood. CP is defined as a primary disorder of posture and movement; however, intellectual impairment is prevalent in children with CP. The purpose of this study was to examine the intelligence level associated with gross motor function and hand function, type of CP, the presence of comorbid disorders such as epilepsy, and other factors.

Ultrasonographic assessment of neuromuscular electrical stimulation efficacy on glenohumeral subluxation in patients with hemiplegia: a randomized-controlled study.

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the short-term effects of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) in stroke patients.

Patients And Methods: This prospective, randomized-controlled study included 24 unilateral hemiplegic patients (10 males, 14 females; mean age 64.1±14.

Independent predictors of mortality in subacute and chronic stroke patients: A single center study in Turkey.

Background: Although the long-term survival and related predictors have been identified in stroke patients, there is little evidence about the mortality rates and its associated factors in stroke patients treated in rehabilitation units.

Objective: To evaluate 5-year mortality rates of patients with stroke and its relationship with the clinical characteristics after inpatient subacute-chronic rehabilitation.

Methods: The files of 1016 stroke patients (482 male, 534 female) who received inpatient rehabilitation program were examined retrospectively.

Can kinesio tape be used as an ankle training method in the rehabilitation of the stroke patients?

Objective: To investigate the effects of the kinesio tape application to the tibialis anterior on rehabilitation outcomes of the stroke patients.

Design And Setting: Twenty patients with stroke were allocated into two groups: the first group of ten patients was assigned to receive kinesio tape in addition to the conventional rehabilitation program while a second group of 10 patients was assigned to receive a conventional rehabilitation program only.

Main Outcome Measures: The clinical variables and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) were evaluated at baseline and at the end of the forth week.

Is There a Possible Neuropathic Pain Component in Knee Osteoarthritis?

Objectives: This study aims to investigate the neuropathic pain (NP) component in patients with osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee and its association with physical function, risk factors, and stages of OA.

Patients And Methods: One hundred and nine patients (16 males, 93 females; mean age 62.5±8.

Cross-sectional study of urinary problems in adults with cerebral palsy: awareness and impact on the quality of life.

We aimed to assess the functional status, urinary problems, and awareness of these problems in adults with cerebral palsy (CP) and their relationship with the quality of life. One-hundred-seventeen adults with CP (53 women, 64 men) were included in this study. Subjects were asked to fill out a urological questionnaire which dealt with urinary symptoms, awareness of urinary problems, and pharmacological treatment they received.

Wheelchair appropriateness in children with cerebral palsy: A single center experience.

Background: Although wheelchair appropriateness has been studied in general wheelchair users and spinal cord injury patients, it has not been studied in children with cerebral palsy yet.

Objective: To describe the wheelchair appropriateness in children with cerebral palsy.

Materials And Methods: Thirty children with cerebral palsy were included.

A functional tool demonstrating the physical function decline independentof age in patients with predialysis chronic kidney disease.

Background/aim: Physical function decline in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients has been a popular area of investigation in the last decade. It has been shown that lower levels of physical function in CKD results in poor outcomes. Nevertheless, nephrology practice does not include routine assessment of physical function.

Sleep disordered breathing in children with cerebral palsy.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to investigate the frequency of Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB) in children with Cerebral Palsy (CP), and determine whether a relationship between SDB and age, gender, weight status, type of CP, motor function level, and spasticity can be established.

Methods: The study included 94 children with CP and 94 healthy children with normal development, between the ages two and 18. SDB was assessed using the Sleep-Related Breathing Disorder (SRBD) scale of the Pediatric Sleep Questionnaire (PSQ).

Blood mean platelet volume and platelet lymphocyte ratio as new predictors of hip osteoarthritis severity.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a low grade systemic inflammatory disease in which many inflammatory mediators are known to be elevated in the peripheric blood. Blood platelet lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and mean platelet volume (MPV) are accepted as novel markers in many of the systemic inflammatory disorders, but have not been investigated in synovitis-free radiographic OA yet.The aim of this study was to evaluate the levels of blood PLR and MPV in radiographic hip OA.

Does vitamin D affect muscle strength and architecture? An isokinetic and ultrasonographic study.

Background And Objectives: The objective of this study was to explore the association between 25- hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) and muscle strength/architecture.

Methods And Study Design: Thirty patients (27 women, 3 men) were allocated into Group I (n=15, mean age; 44.4±9.

Is Ultrasonography a Useful Method to Evaluate the Effectiveness of Complex Decongestive Therapy in Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema?

In recent years the use of ultrasonography has become widespread in the field of lymphedema especially as an aid for diagnosis. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether ultrasonography is a useful method to assess the efficacy of complex decongestive therapy (CDT). Circumferences and ultrasonographic evaluations (cutis and subcutis thickness) were performed at 10 cm proximal and distal to the elbow and limb volume (upper and forearm) was calculated from circumferences at six anatomic landmarks by using truncated cone formula.