Comparative analysis of healthcare systems in the Horn of Africa and the evaluation of Türkiye's diplomatic health studies conducted in Somalia.

This study examines the effectiveness of the countries' health systems in the Horn of Africa region. It also investigates the perspectives of actors who have played an active role in health affairs in Somalia carried out by Türkiye. Using the Data Envelopment Analysis and Malmquist Total Factor Efficiency Analysis, we investigated the effectiveness of the health systems and improvements made throughout the years.

Acute effect of myofascial stretching exercise on spasticity, balance, ambulation status and mobility of posterior chain muscles in multiple sclerosis.

Objective: To investigate the acute effect of myofascial stretching exercises on spasticity, balance, ambulation status and mobility of posterior chain muscles in multiple sclerosis.

Method: The study was conducted as a randomised controlled experimental study. The study included a total of 80 individuals diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a mean age of 43.

Adherence to complete decongestive therapy in patients with postmastectomy lymphedema and related factors.

Objectives: The study aimed to determine the rates of adherence to phase 2 components of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) and related factors among patients with postmastectomy lymphedema.

Patients And Methods: This cross-sectional study included 90 female patients (mean age: 54.4±8.

Comparing complex decongestive therapy in patients with lymphedema of different causes by measuring: extremity volume, quality of life, and functionality.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of complex decongestive therapy (CDT) applied to the lower extremities of patients with lymphedema of different causes on the extremity volume, quality of life (QoL), and functionality.

Materials And Method: The study included 90 patients, of whom 28 had primary lymphedema, 30 had secondary lymphedema, 18 had phlebolymphedema, and 14 had lipolymphedema. A total of 137 extremities were treated with CDT.

What are the novel rehabilitation methods in knee arthroplasty? A bibliographic review.

Background: Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is a common procedure for treating end-stage degenerative knee osteoarthritis (OA). Despite the generally excellent outcomes, postoperative complications such as loss of muscle strength and joint limitation can occur. Therefore, postoperative physical rehabilitation is crucial for regaining strength, functionality, and managing pain.

A randomized controlled trial of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Background: In addition to pharmacological treatment, psychotherapeutic approaches are recommended for the treatment of fibromyalgia. There is a suggestion that eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy may be effective. This study aimed to investigate the impact of EMDR therapy on fibromyalgia symptoms, depression, sleep quality, and traumatic stress in fibromyalgia patients through a randomized controlled study (RCT).

The effect of medium-tension bandage and stump stocking on residual limb maturation in earthquake survivors.

Background: Residual limb maturation is a crucial stage in postamputation care.

Objective: It was aimed to examine the effect of medium tension bandages and stump stockings on postamputation stump maturation in patients who underwent lower extremity amputations.

Study Design: In this prospective observational study, patients who were earthquake survivors and had undergone emergency amputation of their lower extremities were included.

Applying the WHO ICF framework to long COVID patients with persistent respiratory symptoms.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate long COVID patients with persistent respiratory symptoms through the application of the World Health Organization (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework.

Patients And Methods: This national, prospective, multicenter, cross-sectional study was conducted with 213 patients (118 females, 95 males; median age 56 years; range, 20 to 85 years) with long COVID between February 2022 and November 2022. The ICF data were primarily collected through patient interviews and from the acute medical management records, physical examination findings, rehabilitation outcomes, and laboratory test results.

Validation of the Comprehensive ICF Core Set for Multiple Sclerosis: A Turkish clinical perspective.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the results of the construct validity of the Comprehensive International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) Core Set for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and to identify the impact of MS on specific health domains according to the ICF categories in Turkish individuals.

Patients And Methods: Between December 2011 and December 2012, a total of 150 individuals with MS (69 males, 81 females; mean age: 39.8±8.

The relationship between kinesiophobia, balance, and upper extremity functions in patients with painful shoulder pathology.

Background: Poor balance ability may contribute to shoulder pathology in patients with existing shoulder pathologies or vice versa. The relationship between kinesiophobia and chronic shoulder pain intensity has been researched, although the conclusions are conflicting. To our knowledge, no study in the literature explores the association between kinesiophobia and balance in patients with shoulder pain.

The effect of electromyography triggered electrical stimulation to abdominal muscles on sitting balance, respiratory functions, and abdominal muscle thickness in complete spinal cord injury: a randomized controlled trial.

Complete thoracic spinal cord injury (SCI) results in a loss of innervation to the abdominal muscles, which affects trunk stability and performance of activities of daily living from a sitting position. Respiratory function is also affected, leading to frequent pulmonary complications. Given the importance of trunk stability and respiratory function, we investigated the effects of electromyography triggered electrical stimulation (EMG-ES) applied to the abdominal muscles on sitting balance, respiratory functions and abdominal muscle thickness in individuals with complete thoracic SCI.

Ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block in patients with chronic lumbar facet joint pain: A prospective case-controlled study.

Purpose: The aim was to evaluate the efficacy of ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane (ESP) block and compare with the conventional physical therapy in chronic low back pain (LBP).

Materials And Methods: This prospective case-controlled study included patients with chronic LBP. Their clinical and demographic data were obtained, and they were divided into two groups for conventional physical therapy and ESP blocks.

Evaluation of Informative Content on Cerebral Palsy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence: The Value of ChatGPT.

Aims: In addition to the popular search engines on the Internet, ChatGPT may provide accurate and reliable health information. The aim of this study was to examine whether ChatGPT's responses to frequently asked questions concerning cerebral palsy (CP) by families were reliable and useful.

Methods: Google trends were used to find the most frequently searched keywords for CP.

Perturbation-based Balance Training in Adults Aged Above 55 Years with Chronic Low Back Pain: A Comparison of Effects of Water Land Medium - A Preliminary Randomized Trial.

Background: 'Rapid balance reaction' or 'perturbation' training is an emerging paradigm in elderly back pain rehabilitation due to its connection to postural stability.

Objective: This study aimed to inform the feasibility and practicality of perturbation-based balance training (PBT) using a stratification approach and to determine the effectiveness of land versus water-based PBT in elderly individuals with chronic low back pain (CLBP).

Methods: Elderly CLBP participants (n=24) received exercise interventions as per treatmentbased classification (TBC) and were randomly allotted into water-based perturbation exercises (WBPE, Mean age=63.

The treatment challenge of heterotopic ossification in a patient with Parkinson's disease and stroke.

Objective: Neurogenic heterotopic ossification (HO) is characterized by bone formation in a non-anatomical site. It is usually seen in patients with spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury. It occurs less frequently in other types of acquired brain injury.

Psychometric properties of Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale in patients with stroke.

Background: Patients experience falls frequently after stroke. Preserved or acquired balance skills decrease fall risk and improve independence. Feasibility of Fullerton Advanced Balance Scale (FAB) has been shown in balance assessment in some neurological diseases except stroke.

Relationship Between Manual Wheelchair Using Skills and Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders in Patients With Spinal Cord Injury: A Musculoskeletal Ultrasonography Study.

Objectives: The aims of this study are to investigate the relationship between wheelchair skills and upper limb pathologies detected by ultrasound and to identify independent predictors of joint pathologies.

Design: Forty-five patients who were paraplegic because of spinal cord injury were included. Demographic and clinical data were evaluated.

The Relationship Between Exercise, Cathepsin B, and Cognitive Functions: Systematic Review.

Exercise has been shown repeatedly to improve cognitive functions. Many investigators have reported that peripheral signal molecules play an important role in regulating exercise-induced cognitive improvement. In this review we aimed to evaluate and clarify the literature to date that has focused on the relationship between Cathepsin B, cognitive functions, and exercise.

Effects of Gyroscope on Arm Swing and Gait in Healthy Volunteers.

Background: Arm swing has a crucial role in gait. It is essential in terms of regulating gait parameters and balance during walking. In the case of bradykinesia, the arms act as a generator to maintain lower extremity movement while walking.

The effect of robot-assisted walking in different modalities on cardiorespiratory responses and energy consumption in patients with subacute stroke.

Objectives: The aim of our study was to evaluate the effect of robot-assisted walking in different modalities on cardiorespiratory responses and energy consumption in subacute stroke patients.

Methods: Our study consisted of 16 individuals between the ages of 18-65 years. Individuals diagnosed with hemiplegia after unilateral ischemic or haemorrhagic stroke constitute the stroke group.

The effects of functional electrical stimulation cycling on gait parameters in diplegic cerebral palsy: a single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Purpose: To investigate the effects of functional electrical stimulation cycling (FES-C) training in addition to conventional physical therapy on gait, muscle strength, gross motor function, and energy expenditure in ambulatory children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

Materials And Methods: Twenty children with diplegic cerebral palsy were randomly assigned to FES-C group ( = 10) or control group ( = 10). Subjects trained 3 days/week for 8 weeks.

COVID-19, cardiac involvement and cardiac rehabilitation: Insights from a rehabilitation perspective - State of the Art.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, many novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients have experienced multisystem involvement or become critically ill and treated in intensive care units, and even died. Among these systemic effects, cardiac involvement may have very important consequences for the patient's prognosis and later life. Patients with COVID-19 may develop cardiac complications such as heart failure, myocarditis, pericarditis, vasculitis, acute coronary syndrome, and cardiac arrhythmias or trigger an accompanying cardiac disease.

Evaluation of Sleep Quality, Depression, and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer Related Lymphedema.

Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a serious health condition negatively affecting psychological state, sleep quality, and quality of life (QOL) of patients. These complications of BCRL can be overlooked in routine clinical practice. The aim of this study is to evaluate sleep quality, depression, and QOL in patients with different stages of BCRL.

The effects of incontinence on functionality, disability, and quality of life in male and female patients with multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: To determine the effects of incontinence on male and female patients with multiple sclerosis in terms of functionality, disability, and quality of life.

Methods: The study included 90 patients (45 male, 45 female) with multiple sclerosis (MS) with a median age of 37 years. After recording the sociodemographic characteristics, urinary incontinence was evaluated in terms of quality of life with the International Consultation of Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form (ICIQ-SF), overactive bladder symptoms with Overactive Bladder Questionnaire-V8 (OAB-V8), quality of life with Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life Questionnaire-54 (MSQOL-54), and function was evaluated with the Lower Extremity Functional Scale (LEFS).