Study Design Randomized clinical trial. Background Little is known about the efficacy of providing manual therapy in addition to cervical and scapulothoracic stabilization exercises people with mechanical neck pain (MNP). Objectives To compare effects plus those alone on disability, pain, range motion (ROM), quality life patients MNP. Methods One hundred two MNP (18–65 years age) were recruited randomly allocated into 2 groups: exercise without (n = 51) therapy. The program was carried out 3...

Abstract Aim The primary aim of this study was to investigate the pain characteristics, academic performance and participation in sports social activities among students with dysmenorrhea (PD) who have different intensities compare dysmenorrhea‐related life impact pain‐free students. Methods present conducted on 471 university without PD. Based Visual Analog Scale score, participants were categorized into four groups: no‐pain ( n = 60), mild 83), moderate 165) severe 163). Data absence,...

Objective. To compare the effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and interferential current in primary dysmenorrhea.

ABSTRACTThe authors of this study compared the effects pilates exercises and connective tissue massage (CTM) on pain intensity; pain-pressure threshold; tolerance, anxiety, progress, health-related quality life in females with fibromyalgia. It was a pilot, assessor masked, randomized controlled trial conducted between January August 2013. Twenty-one women fibromyalgia were randomly assigned to exercise program (six whom did not complete program), 22 CTM (one program). Each group received...

The aim of this study is to investigate the additional effects Knack maneuver and comprehensive lifestyle recommendations pelvic floor muscle training (PFMT) in individuals with post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence (PP-UI). Seventy-one symptom PP-UI were included. Individuals randomly assigned groups (Group I: PFMT + Comprehensive Lifestyle Recommendations, Group II: Knack, III: alone). Assessments performed at baseline end 8th week. primary outcome was subjective severity impact UI....

Background/Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects pelvic floor muscle contraction training (PFMCT) using verbal education, digital vaginal palpation (DVP), or perineometer on common errors made during (PFMC) in women. Methods: A total 48 women participated, and they were randomly assigned three groups (Group I: PFMCT with n=16; Group II: DVP, III: perineometer, n=16). Participants who had not previously received evaluated for strength Modified Oxford Scale (MOS)...

Background and Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effects pelvic floor muscle contraction training (PFMCT) using verbal education, digital vaginal palpation (DVP), or perineometer on common errors made during (PFMC) in women. Materials Methods: A total 48 women participated, they were randomly assigned three groups (Group I: PFMCT with n = 16; Group II: DVP, III: perineometer, 16). Participants who had not previously received evaluated for strength Modified Oxford Scale...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to classify women with overactive bladder (OAB) syndrome using cluster analysis based on symptom severity, quality life related urinary functions, and diary data. STUDY DESIGN: This cross-sectional included 62 diagnosed an Overactive Bladder Symptom Score (OABSS)≥10.5. Participants completed the OABSS, Incontinence Impact Questionnaire-7 (IIQ-7), Urogenital Distress Inventory-6 (UDI-6), a three-day diary. Cluster performed k-means algorithm life,...

To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three different noninvasive treatment techniques on fat mass regional thickness patients with cellulites.Sixty subjects were randomized into groups. Group 1 (n = 20) treated mechanical massage (MM), group 2 manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) 3 connective tissue manipulation (CTM) techniques. Subjects evaluated by using standardized photographs, body composition analyzer (TBF 300) (body weight (BW), index (BMI), %, (FM), free (FFM), total water...

Objective: To investigate and compare the effectiveness of various treatment protocols for women with idiopathic detrusor overactivity. Design: Prospective, randomized controlled trial. Setting: Departments Physiotherapy Rehabilitation Obstetrics Gynaecology, Hacettepe University. Subjects: Forty-six subjects were to three groups. Interventions: The first group received only pharmacotherapy, second physiotherapy in third pharmacotherapy was combined (combined therapy group). Main measures:...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects connective tissue manipulation (CTM) and Kinesio Taping® (KT) on constipation quality life in children with cerebral palsy (CP).Method: This designed as a randomized controlled trial. Forty diagnosed chronic based Rome III criteria were randomly assigned CTM group [6 females, 7 males; 8 y 6 mo (SD = 3y 4 mo)], KT [7 female, male; 8y =3y 5 mo)] or control 3 mo)]. All patients assessed 7-day bowel diaries, Bristol Stool Form Scale...

The study was planned to evaluate the effect of loss hearing and vision on balance gait in 60 children, 20 whom had ( M age = 9.3 yr., SD 0.9), who were visually impaired 12.2 2.5), controls with no disability 9.4 0.6). Standing Balance subtests Southern California Sensory Integration Tests used. Gait analysis conducted a powdered surface. When results three groups children compared, statistically significant differences noted. Scores for group more like those control than group. Results...