Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic autoimmune disorder that can impact any organ in the body. The pathophysiology of shrinking lung syndrome (SLS), rare pulmonary complication SLE, remains unknown. objective current case series was to investigate effects inspiratory muscle training (IMT) on diaphragm thickness/mobility, respiratory strength, peripheral thickness/strength, and functional exercise capacity patients with SLE associated SLS. Three were included series. Respiratory...

Background/aim: Our aim was to investigate the association of kinesiophobia with pain, quality life, clinical measures, and depression in patients ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Materials methods: Patients AS (n: 163) were enrolled study. Kinesiophobia evaluated Tampa Scale (TSK), pain a visual analog scale (VAS), mobility Bath Ankylosing Spondylitis Metrology Index (BASMI), disease activity Disease Activity (BASDAI), functional status Functional (BASFI), level Beck's Depression Inventory...

The aim of this study was to explore impairment in quality life (QOL) the mothers who were primarily responsible for taking care children with obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) and state its association age, sex functional status child OBPP.Ninety-three OBPP 88 without any health problems included study. Children's demographic characteristics recorded upper extremity determined active movement scale. QOL assessed Turkish version Nottingham Health Profile (NHP).There significant...

This study was designed to investigate the relationship between kinesiophobia and level of physical activity, depression, disease fatigue, pain, quality life in female patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

BACKGROUND:Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT), neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES), and Kinesio Taping (KT) applications are separately used to improve postural control sitting balance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). OBJECTIVE:The aim of this study is examine the combined effec t NDT, NMES KT on CP. METHODS:Forty five children, 3 groups, between ages 5–12 years were included study. Group 1 received NDT; group 2 NDT + NMES; for 6 weeks. Sitting function evaluated by section...

The evaluation of the wrist strength and proprioception gives clinicians researchers information about effectiveness their rehabilitation protocol or helps diagnosis various neuromuscular somatosensorial disorders. Isokinetic dynamometers are considered gold standard for these evaluations. However, studies test-retest reliability isokinetic dynamometer inadequate.The purpose this study was to determine measurements using Cybex dynamometer.Test-retest study.University laboratory.Thirty...

Background Reduction in flexibility and mobility are important factors that lead to impairments quality of life, reduction exercise tolerance, a decreased pulmonary capacity with the progression Ankylosing Spondylitis (AS).Aim The purpose this study was investigate effects Pilates exercises on mobility, respiratory muscle strength patients AS.Methods Forty AS were randomly divided into two groups as group control group. performed supervised sessions conventional at home three days week for...

In the literature it has been shown that posterior capsule flexibility is a precursor to shoulder problems. However, no study thus far influence of in different pathologies.This set about compare role tightness problems.One-hundred-twenty-five patients diagnosed with subacromial impingement syndrome (n= 52), partial rotator cuff tear 31) or frozen 42) and 30 asymptomatic peers participated study. Horizontal adduction was assessed side-lying position for tightness. Pain measured via visual...

Core muscle endurance (CME), which is the ability of sustaining activity trunk muscles, has been shown to be lower in patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). The aim was investigate possible relationship between CME times and balance, fatigue, physical (PA) level, thoracic kyphosis angle.Fifty-one AS a mean age 41.0 years (interquartile range, 25/75 years; 29.0/51.0 years) were included study. assessed by using extension, flexion, side bridge tests. Overall stability index,...

The aim of this study was to describe the impact obstetrical brachial plexus palsy (OBPP) on parents and investigate effect severity OBPP age children parents.A total 106 (with a mean 30.14 ± 5.01 years) with were included in study. functional level assessed by Active Movement Scale, whereas Turkish version Impact Family Scale.The appeared be moderately affected their child's disorder. Financial, social, personal, mastery parameters values 52% (27-77%), 65% (46-114%), 49% (31-67%), 51%...

Background Physical inactivity, which is highly prevalent in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), an independent risk factor for cardiovascular events and causes many complications. This study aimed to investigate the effect of objective measurement physical activity level on peripheral muscle strength, exercise capacity, pain, dyspnea, fatigue, anxiety, depression SLE. Methods The present cross-sectional analyzed 41 Clinical demographic characteristics were recorded. Functional...

ABSTRACT Objectives Our study endeavoured to develop an online self‐management programme facilitated by interdisciplinary team and assess its impact on the quality of life, sleep patterns, pain perception, fatigue levels among individuals diagnosed with scleroderma. Methods Twenty‐nine scleroderma completed programme. The spanned 8 weeks during which participants received weekly 45‐min video sessions. Assessment tools included Scleroderma Health Questionnaire (SHAQ) for disease severity...