Nurdan Paker

ORCID: 0000-0001-8957-1843
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Research Areas
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Spinal Cord Injury Research
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Bone health and osteoporosis research
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis Research and Therapies
  • Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
  • Bone and Joint Diseases
  • Shoulder Injury and Treatment
  • Hip and Femur Fractures
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms
  • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
  • Hip disorders and treatments
  • Systemic Sclerosis and Related Diseases
  • Balance, Gait, and Falls Prevention
  • Nutrition and Health in Aging
  • Nerve Injury and Rehabilitation
  • Infrared Thermography in Medicine
  • Viral Infections and Immunology Research
  • Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

University of Health Sciences Antigua
2024-2025

Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi
2019-2025

University of Health Sciences
2024

Education Training And Research
2012-2024

Ankara Fizik Tedavi ve Rehabilitasyon Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2004-2024

Physical Sciences (United States)
2021

İstanbul Kanuni Sultan Süleyman Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2018

Konya Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
2017

Usak University
2017

American Physical Therapy Association
2015

Introduction. Spasticity is a major problem for the rehabilitation team. Physiotherapy vital component of therapy. Oral medication and other modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, surgery (neuro-surgical or orthopedic) can also be used. The aim this study was to compare effects hydrotherapy on spasticity Functional Independence Measure (FIM) scores patients with spinal cord injury (SCI). Materials Methods. This control case matched study. Twenty SCI were divided...

10.1177/1545968304270002 article EN Neurorehabilitation and neural repair 2004-11-10

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between gait speed and various factors in ambulatory patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease. [Subjects] Fifty disease who were admitted an outpatient clinic included cross-sectional study. [Methods] Hoehn Yahr Scale used for measurement severity. Gait measured by 10-Meter Walk Test. Mobility status assessed Timed Up Go Hospital Anxiety Depression evaluation emotional state. Cognitive examined Mini-Mental State...

10.1589/jpts.27.3675 article EN Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015-01-01

Background: Treadmill training with partial body weight support has been suggested as a useful strategy for gait rehabilitation after stroke. Objectives: This prospective, randomized, controlled study of tested the feasibility and poten

10.3233/nre-141054 article EN Neurorehabilitation 2014-06-26

Objective: The goal of this study was to measure femoral cartilage thickness in patients with symptomatic joint hypermobility (SJH) using ultrasound (US) imaging. Methods: This cross‐sectional comprised 42 female diagnosed SJH (Beighton score > 3) and age‐matched healthy controls. Ultrasonographic measurements bilateral were conducted three areas: medial, intercondylar, lateral, while the a supine position their knees fully flexed. Numeric Pain Rating Scale Turkish version Knee Injury...

10.1155/ijcp/9615146 article EN cc-by International Journal of Clinical Practice 2025-01-01

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect cognitive impairment on functional status in patients with subacute stroke. Fifty-two stroke were included study. Mini mental state examination (MMSE) test used for evaluation status. Patients separated into two groups according their functions. Functional follow-up parameters activities daily living (ADL), global recovery and ambulation All evaluated admission rehabilitation unit, at discharge 6 months after discharge. Forty-four completed...

10.4061/2010/652612 article EN cc-by Stroke Research and Treatment 2010-01-01

The aim of this study was to determine the causes rehospitalization in patients with spinal cord injury (SCI) treated Istanbul Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre compare data previous studies. Patients who were rehospitalized after an initial phase rehabilitation between 1 January 1996 31 December 2001 enrolled into study. SCI aged 17 years or over at time included. This retrospective designed using our medical records. In 5 years, 733 56 them experienced rehospitalization. We...

10.1097/01.mrr.0000185953.87304.2a article EN International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 2006-01-23

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the effect addition NMES post-TKA rehabilitation protocol on functional status and quality life patients. [Subjects Methods] Patients were randomized into an exercise (control) electrical stimulation (NMES) group. A home program prescribed for control For neuromuscular group 30 minute applied vastus medialis muscle 5 days a week 4 6 weeks. VAS, timed up go test, WOMAC SF-36 scores evaluated preoperatively postoperatively at first month third...

10.1589/jpts.27.2501 article EN Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015-01-01

Background: To investigate the association of polypharmacy with physical function, nutritional status, and depression in elderly.Method: The study included 675 people aged over 65 years from 8 centers various geographical regions. status was categorized as non-polypharmacy (0–4 drugs), (≥5 drugs). subjects' function assessed based on their "physical activity levels, Holden ambulation scores, gait speeds, hand grip strengths"; "Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA)"; psychological "Center for...

10.1080/0361073x.2020.1846949 article EN Experimental Aging Research 2020-11-12

Effects of balneotherapy on Primary Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) have been studied well, except for its effect the respiratory symptoms FMS. In this study we allocated 56 patients with FMS into three groups who matched according to age, gender a

10.3233/bmr-2011-0276 article EN Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2011-01-10

Abstract Background Fibromyalgia is a syndrome characterized by chronic widespread pain accompanied fatigue, disrupted sleep quality, cognitive impairments, subjective soft tissue swelling, and somatic symptoms. There are conflicting results in the literature regarding prevalence of vitamin D deficiency fibromyalgia patients reduction symptoms after supplementation. Aims Our study aims to evaluate effectiveness reliability supplementation diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Methods In our...

10.1007/s11845-023-03521-4 article EN cc-by Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -) 2023-09-14

Decreased mobility and walking capacity occur frequently in Parkinson's disease (PD). Robotic treadmill training is a novel method to improve the rehabilitation.The primary aim of this study was investigate effects robotic on functional PD. Secondly, we aimed assess motor symptoms quality life patients with PD.Seventy idiopathic who admitted outpatient clinic rehabilitation hospital were screened 12 ambulatory volenteers met criteria included study. Patients evaluated by Hoehn Yahr (HY)...

10.3233/nre-130962 article EN Neurorehabilitation 2013-10-28

The Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) is both a questionnaire and an outcome measure that used widely in clinical trials to assess pain associated with many conditions. BPI Short Form has been extensively translated into foreign languages. aim of this study was the validity reliability Turkish (BPI-TR) evaluate musculoskeletal pain.In total, 297 patients participated study. Demographic characteristics brief medical histories were recorded. intensity assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS)...

10.3233/bmr-160738 article EN Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2016-07-26

Background: Emotional problems are common in spinal cord injury (SCI). Self report questionnaires easy and useful for screening the emotional status clinical practice. Objectives: The aim of this study was to assess reliability Turk

10.3233/nre-130964 article EN Neurorehabilitation 2013-10-28

Various rating scales have been used to assess ability in individuals with spinal cord injury. There is no specific functional assessment scale for Turkish patients The Spinal Cord Independence Measure (SCIM) a test, which has become popular the last decade. A study was conducted validate and evaluate adaptation of SCIM III (T-SCIM III). translated into Turkish. Reliability, (internal consistency, interrater reliability, test-retest reliability), validity (with Functional Measurement),...

10.1097/mrr.0b013e32834f402d article EN International Journal of Rehabilitation Research 2012-01-04
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