[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...

We aimed to bring a more understandable and applicable technique the literature instead of "massage therapy" in CTS. compared our new with splint wear, which efficacy CTS has been proven many studies. Eighty-four patients between 31 65 years age were included study. The divided into two equal groups. In first group, "Madenci" hand massage applied, second group only was applied. A provided for all tendon nerve gliding exercises, also when needed analgesic drugs given. When pretreatment...

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between clinical parameters, radiological staging and evaluated ultrasound results quadriceps muscle thickness in knee osteoarthritis. [Subjects] current comprised 75 patients (51 female, 24 male) with a mean age 57.9±5.2 years (range 40–65 years) diagnosis osteoarthritis both knees. [Methods] Knee radiographs were according Kellgren-Lawrence grading system. Clinical evaluation performed visual analog scale (VAS), Western...

Objective: Evaluation and comparison of the efficacy ultrasound [US] extracorporeal shock wave therapy [ESWT] in treatment myofascial pain syndrome.Methods: Sixty-six patients with active trigger points trapezius muscle were randomized into groups US three sessions ESWT. Efficacy therapies evaluated prior to at 3 weeks months using Patient Global Assessment Physician’s scales, Neck Pain Disability Scale, Nottingham Health Profile, Hamilton Anxiety Scale.Results: No severe complications...

To investigate changes in stiffness the gastrocnemius (GCM) muscle following rehabilitation therapy and botulinum toxin type A (BTX-A) injections patients with spastic cerebral palsy (CP).The study included 16 children CP (Group 1) 17 healthy 2). The received BTX-A underwent therapy. GCM soleus muscles of group were evaluated according to modified Ashworth scale (MAS). thicknesses measured, elasticity score (ELX 2/1) index was calculated.The ELX 2/1 indices gastromedialis (GM)...

Objective. This study aimed to compare and evaluate the effects of ultrasound (US) treatment applied at low-, medium- high-power-pain threshold (HPPT) doses trigger points in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS). Methods. The comprised 61 (40 female 21 male) patients diagnosed with MPS, aged between 18 60 years. were randomly allocated three groups for US application different dosages. Group I received medium-dose (1.5 Watt/cm2), II HPPT US, III low-dose (0.5 W/cm2). evaluated pre-treatment 3...

In contrast to adults, traumatic glenohumeral dislocation is a rarely observed condition among children. some cases, success in durable reduction with conservative methods, and achieving lasting treatment, may not be possible. this study, the case of 7-year-old Turkish girl Salter–Harris type II fracture proximal humerus due fall from height 1.5 meters who underwent open surgery presented along review literature. Orthopedic surgeons should consider which an extremely rare when they encounter...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate the possible relationship between joint destruction and carotid intima-media thickness in patients with rheumatoid arthritis. [Subjects Methods] Thirty-four RA 31 healthy controls were enrolled study. disease activity for 28 joints recorded each patient using erythrocyte sedimentation rate (DAS28ESR), a visual analog scale (VAS0-10 cm), disability index, health assessment questionnaire (HAQ). X-ray imagesof scored according modified...

Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a musculoskeletal disorder which characterized by pain, muscle spasms, and tenderness, as well limited range of motion, weakness, rarely, autonomous dysfunction. Management includes exercise programs in particular, many other invasive non-invasive therapies, depending on the clinical status patient. The main options include medical therapies with analgesics, myorelaxants antidepressants, hot pack therapy, exercise, stretch spray ischemic compression,...

Stiff person syndrome (SPS) is a rare condition that causes rigidity in the muscles of body and extremities, difficulty walking, episodic spasms progressive disability. SPS generally seen together with autoimmune disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroiditis, vitiligo pernicious anaemia. Rarely, it may develop paraneoplastic condition. cases associated breast cancer, small cell lung carcinoma, thymoma, Hodgkin's lymphoma colorectal cancer have been reported literature. We present case...

Journal Article An evaluation of oxidative stress and antioxidant capacity in patients with myofascial pain syndrome Get access İrfan Koca, Koca Department Physical Therapy Rehabilitation, Gaziantep University, Faculty Medicine, Gaziantep, Turkey Correspondence to: Dr. MD, Medicine University School Turkey. Tel: + 90-342-3606060 (76280). E-mail: drirfanftr@hotmail.com Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar Ahmet Tutoglu, Tutoglu Harran Sanlıurfa, Boyacı,...

[Purpose] The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships among vision problems, developmental levels, upper extremity functions, and qualities life children with cerebral palsy (CP). [Subjects] included 32 children, aged 4–15 years, diagnosed diplegic type CP. [Methods] Hand function evaluated using Manual Ability Classification System (MACS) Bimanual Fine Motor Function (BFMF) scale, severity CP assessed Gross (GMFCS). mental capabilities were Ankara Developmental Screening...

Sarcopenia (SP) is a syndrome described as generalized and progressive loss of muscle mass strength that may cause fall, fractures, disability death. Oxidative stress might be probable etiologic factor in SP well. comorbid seen chronic illnesses. If these two considerations are taken together, one also think could bipolar disorder (BD), because it oxidative was related to both In our study, we proposed investigate the prevalence BD patients.We recruited 111 consecutive patients who...

BACKGROUND:Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a rheumatic disease characterized by diffuse body pain and decreased muscle function. The aim of the present study was to compare biological rhythms patients with fibromyalgia healthy controls. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This cross-sectional, single blind, center case-control study. were evaluated using Fibromyalgia Impact Questionnaire (FIQ), Biological Rhythms Interview Assessment in Neuropsychiatry (BRIAN) Scale, Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Pittsburg...

Background:Tuberculosis of the musculoskeletal system is not a common clinical condition; however, multifocal bone involvement even rarer and difficult to recognize. Case:In this paper, we presented patient who developed paraplegia 15 days before his hospital admission. He was operated by neur osurgeons due spinal mass, but postoperative examination revealed vertebral skeletal tuberculosis. It diagnose condition conventional imaging methods. The importance positron emission tomography (PET)...

Objectives: This study aimed to research the value of ultrasonography in diagnosis carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and examine flow characteristics radial ulnar arteries diabetic CTS. Methods: A total 23 hands diagnosed CTS from electrophysiological evaluation (DM-CTS), 47 asymptomatic 50 healthy (C) as control group were evaluated high resolution ultrasonography. The median nerve was measured cross-sectional area (CSA), flattening ratio (FR) at level inlet...