The relationship between foot pronation and the alignment of lower extremities, pelvis, spine remains contentious in literature. aim this study was to investigate pronated limb, pelvis lumbar region asymptomatic young adults. included 96 feet 48 participants aged 18-25 years with no pain complaints. arch structure evaluated Staheli index calculated from footprint. were photographs using posture evaluation programs. Spearman’s correlational analysis used examine correlations continuous...

To investigate the short- and long-term effects of dynamic ankle foot orthoses on functional ambulation activities in chronic hemiparetic patients.Randomized controlled trial.University's neurological rehabilitation outpatient clinic orthotics department.Twenty-eight patients level 3-5 according to Functional Ambulation Classification with a maximum spasticity 3 Modified Ashworth Scale, were randomly assigned study control groups.The group (n = 14) was assessed tennis shoes whereas initially...

To determine the effects of taping and foot exercises on patients with hallux valgus. Materials methods: The study included 20 female patients. subjects were divided into 2 groups, control groups. group was treated exercises, only exercises. A goniometer used to angle Foot pain intensity assessed by visual analog scale (VAS), walking ability evaluated using (WAS). Results: At end 8-week treatment period, a significant decrease found in valgus angle, resting pain, both groups (P < 0.05)....

Abstract Background Although there is a considerably high prevalence of developmental disorders in Turkey are not many assessment tools related to evaluating the impact these children on their family. The aim this study was determine validity and reliability Turkish version Impact Family Scale (IPFAM), health quality life measurement be utilized clinical trials, care services, research evaluation. Methods Caregivers 85 with disabilities answered questionnaire 65 them it twice one week...

The aim of this study was to analyze the validity and reliability Turkish version (ICOAP-TR) intermittent constant osteoarthritis pain (ICOAP) questionnaire in patients with knee (OA).Thirty-eight volunteer diagnosed OA answered twice an interval 2-4 days. measurement assessed using Cronbach's alpha coefficient intraclass correlation (ICC) for test-retest reliability. Criterion tested against Western Ontario McMaster Universities Arthritis Index (WOMAC) score visual analog scale (VAS)...

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect therapeutic neuroscience education (TNE) combined with physiotherapy on pain, kinesiophobia, endurance, and disability in chronic low back pain (CLBP) patients.Between November 2016 December 2017, a total 31 patients CLBP (5 males, 26 females; mean age: 42.3±10.8 years; range, 20 58 years) were randomly allocated receive TNE (experimental group, EG, n=16) alone (control CG, n=15). All participants received consisting five sessions per week...

Background: The aim of the study was to examine effect Tai Chi on balance and functional mobility in children with congenital sensorineural hearing loss.Methods: included 39 children, aged 10–14 years, loss. participants were divided into three groups as group, conventional exercise control group. group received a 1-h program twice week for 10 weeks. function assessed using Pediatric Balance Scale, subtest Bruininks-Oseretsky Test 2-Short Form, Functional Reach Test. Timed Up Go Down Stairs...

Purpose. To investigate the effects of dynamic ankle-foot orthoses (DAFOs) on functional ambulation activities, weight bearing and spatio-temporal characteristics hemiparetic gait to inquire whether wearing a DAFO for 3 months has carryover effect.Method. Fourteen chronic patients who could walk independently with or without cane were subjects study. Patients assessed initially tennis shoes given custom fabricated DAFOs which they wore three retested under two conditions: only worn in these...

Purpose: To evaluate the effects of a hand splint with reflex inhibitory characteristics on balance and functional ambulation activities by means randomly allocated controlled study. Methods: Nineteen chronic stroke patients were to control (n = 9) study 10) groups compare immediate long-term characteristics. The in splinted group asked wear their splints at least 2 hours each day, during or when they felt need. Subjects evaluated initially after 2, 4, 6 months usage Berg Balance Scale,...

We aimed to determine the efficacy of physical therapy program as an adjunct Ponseti technique in treatment idiopathic clubfoot. This study was carried out with presumption a difference results between group who were included physiotherapy and control performed home exercises.Forty affected feet 29 patients study. The average ages groups 15.00 ± 21.33 20.30 15.78 months, respectively. Passive range motion dorsiflexion, plantar flexion, inversion, eversion, rear foot varus angle forefoot...

In latest years, physiotherapists have been progressively interested in defining their professional identity. For this purpose, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Departments of universities Turkey lecture courses about profession. The students the opportunity to improve awareness these courses. aim research is determine Department at Afyon Kocatepe University. present study, "Professional Awareness Questionnaire" was applied 227 who first, second, third fourth grade According most correctly...

Background: The L test is a modified version of the Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), with walking path that L-shaped. more comprehensive since it includes longer than TUG turning in both directions.Objective: This study aimed to examine reliability validity test, minimal detectable change (MDC) children cerebral palsy (CP).Methods: included 80 CP at levels 1 2 according Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS). Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) was used assess GMFCS level. MDC...

The purpose of the study is to examine learning preferences students at Cyprus International University Health Sciences and determine whether these have changed according department sex. A total 150 participated in study. While 61 were female 89 male, mean age was 22.06 ± 1.23 years. VARK [Visual, Aural, Read-write, Kinesthetic] Learning Preferences Inventory used students’ preferences. As a result participants mostly found "Kinesthetic" style (4.84 2.13). However, there no significant...

The aim of this pilot study was to investigate the effectiveness serial splinting in two children with bilateral knee flexion contractures due arthrogrypotic syndrome.We evaluated infants' passive extension limitation and motor development levels. Serial orthotic treatment applied decrease knees subjects. follow-up period up 1 year.At end treatment, improvement (for first case, increase range approximately 75°, for second case it 45°) achieved both cases.We believe that intervention is...

The Revised Neurophysiology of Pain Questionnaire (Revised-NPQ-Tr) is used to evaluate the change in pain knowledge. No study has explored its validity and reliability for Turkish language.This aims determine psychometric properties version Revised-NPQ-Tr chronic spinal patients.A total 182 patients were included study. results analyzed using Rasch analysis measure properties.The indicates misfit model, as evidenced by borderline significant p value (LR test = 27.626; df 11; .004;...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to determine the validity and reliability Turkish version Caregiver Difficulties Scale (TR-CDS). &#x0D; Materials Methods: CDS was translated into (TR-CDS) administered caregivers 116 children with CP (mean age 37.20±10.36 year). test-retest evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), internal consistency measured Cronbach’s alpha. Construct assessed by its subscales total impact score Impact on Family (IPFAM), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP),...

The Leg Activity Measure is the only self-report measure that has been published to date takes into account both influence on quality of life and passive active function in literature.