There has been a growing interest in the use of robotic therapy to improve walking ability individuals following stroke.The aim this retrospective study was compare conventional physiotherapy (CP) with training (RT) combined CP and measure effects on gait, balance, functional status, cognitive function, quality life patient stroke.We retrospectively identified 107 cases new cerebral stroke. They were allocated into 2 groups. In RT group (n = 36), patients received (Lokomat; times per week)...

[Purpose] To compare outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction after open kinetic chain (OKC) exercises and closed (CKC) exercises. [Subjects Methods] The subjects comprised 11 female 47 male patients who are randomly divided into two groups: which performed a CKC exercise program Group I II an OKC program. Pain intensity was evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS). Knee flexion universal goniometer, thigh circumference measurements were taken with tape measure at...

[Purpose] This study compared the effectiveness of home exercise alone versus combined with ultrasound for patients temporomandibular joint disorders. [Subjects and Methods] enrolled 23 female 15 male who were divided randomly into two groups. The group performed a program consisting an patient education, received therapy in addition to program. Pain intensity was evaluated using visual analogue scale. free maximum mouth opening at baseline 2 weeks after treatment. [Results] There no...

Objective The purpose of this study was to research the clinical effectiveness high-intensity laser therapy combined with exercise on pain, quality life, and disability in patients cervical radiculopathy compared it that placebo alone. Design Ninety participants were randomized into following three groups: + ( n = 30), only 30). Pain, range motion, disability, life (36-item Short Form Health Survey) assessed at baseline weeks 4 12. Results mean age (66.7% female) 48.9 ± 9.3 yrs. Pain...

ABSTRACT Objective This study aimed to examine the impact of robotic hand rehabilitation on function and quality life in children with cerebral palsy. Design Children palsy aged 7–16 years were divided into (n = 9) or conventional 10) groups for 30 sessions. The primary outcomes Fugl-Meyer Assessment Upper Extremity, Box Block Test. secondary Manual Ability Classification System, Modified Ashworth Scale, grasp finger strengths, ABILHAND-Kids, Functional Independence Measure Children, PedsQL...

We investigated whether there was a significant increase in thyroid autoimmunity, and disorders patients with rheumatic diseases (RDs). enrolled 201 RDs (41 ankylosing spondylitis, 15 systemic lupus erythematosus, 80 rheumatoid arthritis [RA], 65 familial Mediterranean fever), 122 healthy controls. Serum levels of thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), free triiodothyronine (fT3), thyroxine (fT4), C-reactive protein, autoantibodies (anti-thyroglobulin anti-thyroid peroxidase) were measured all...

Abstract Aim The use of biomarkers osteoarthritis ( OA ) have potential for early diagnosis, evaluation disease severity and monitoring treatment. Serum synovial fluid YKL ‐40 levels are increased in severe knee . Pulsed electromagnetic field PEMF therapy is a novel treatment method However, studies evaluating the revealed conflicting results. This study was conducted to objectively assess effect patients with , by using ultrasonographic measurements biomarker, ‐40. Methods Forty were...

Objectives: Primary hyperhidrosis is an under-recognized condition in children and adolescents. Iontophoresis the second line of treatment for palmoplantar following topical treatment. The studies evaluating efficacy iontophoresis are limited. We aimed to investigate reliability tap water with primary hyperhidrosis.Methods: Twenty-one patients aged under 18 years, who received hyperhidrosis, were included study. In our clinic, was administered at regular intervals, starting five times per...

The primary objective of this study was to assess the effect age and sex on severity localization osteophyte formation from three-dimensional (3D) volume rendered (VR) multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) images thoracolumbar vertebrae. 3D VR MDCT vertebrae 564 adult living individuals (285 female 279 male) with ages ranging 20 84 years were studied. population divided into seven groups according age, osteophytosis scored using a scale 0 4 for each vertebra. Osteophyte scores...

Degenerative changes in posterior elements of the spine such as thickening or hypertrophy ligamentum flavum (LF) may result spinal stenosis. In present study, we aimed to investigate potential factors including age, intervertebral disc degeneration (IDD), facet joint (FJD), end plate (EPD), which affect LF and reveal relationship among those at each level lumbar by evaluating magnetic resonance images (MRI).A total 200 individuals with low back and/or leg pain complaints who had undergone...

Amaç: İnflamatuar romatizmal hastalıklar kronik multisistemik hastalıklardır ve başlıcaları Romatoid Artrit (RA) Ankilozan Spondilit (AS)'tir.Bu hastalıklarda etkin tedaviler bulunmasına karşın, hastalar tamamlayıcı alternatif tıp (TAT) yöntemlerine de başvurabilmektedirler.Bu çalışmadaki amacımız RA AS hastalarının TAT başvuru sıklığını, nedenlerini bu hastaların fayda görüp

Objective: In cardiac rehabilitation program (CRP), patients are supported to achieve and maintain optimal physical psychosocial health following a recent event or procedure.In this study, we aimed retrospectively assess the effects of CRP in our cardiopulmonary unit.Material Methods: Records 40 with diagnosis coronary artery disease (CAD) 10 who had undergone bypass graft surgery (CABG) completed 30 sessions were evaluated.CRP comprised aerobic exercise cycle ergometer upper lower extremity...

We aimed to investigate the validity, reliability, and clinical relevance of Amadeo hand-finger robotic rehabilitation system measurements for evaluating spasticity strength in hemiplegic patients. In total, 161 participants (107 patients 54 sex- age-matched healthy controls) were included this study. Spasticity was evaluated using Modified Ashworth Scale, hand motor functions Fugl-Meyer Assessment Hand Subscale, grip pinch Jamar dynamometer. The (Tyromotion) used evaluate finger...

Early degeneration of the knees might occur in patients with multiple sclerosis secondary to balance and walking impairment muscle weakness. The aims this study were evaluate knee joints compared healthy controls, using ultrasono-graphy, investigate whether there is any correlation between femoral cartilage disease-related parameters.Study participants 79 60 controls. parameters, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), Western Ontario McMaster Universities (WOMAC) osteoarthritis index,...

Aims: It is known that the susceptibility to infection in general increased Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) patients, but there not enough information about whether urinary tract infections particular differ according different disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs (DMARDs) groups. The aim of this study was compare frequency attacks and pathogens urine cultures patients with RA treated groups DMARDs. Methods: In retrospective study, 76 using biologic DMARDs (bDMARDs) 74 conventional synthetic...

There are a limited number of studies comparing traditional motorized traction and non-surgical spinal decompression with other treatment options such as conventional motor in the low back pain caused by lumbar discopathy. This retrospective study aimed to compare effectiveness these treatments.