Melda Soysal Tomruk

ORCID: 0000-0003-2773-5536
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Research Areas
  • Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
  • Myofascial pain diagnosis and treatment
  • Spine and Intervertebral Disc Pathology
  • Education Practices and Challenges
  • Sports injuries and prevention
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Research
  • Multiple Sclerosis Research Studies
  • COVID-19 and Mental Health
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
  • Autoimmune and Inflammatory Disorders Research
  • Teacher Professional Development and Motivation
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders
  • Effects of Vibration on Health
  • Lower Extremity Biomechanics and Pathologies
  • Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Educational Methods and Analysis
  • Sport Psychology and Performance
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research

Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi
2020-2023

Dokuz Eylül University
2012-2020

AIm:To investigate physical activity level in patients with chronic low back and neck pain.mAterIAl methOds: 32 preoperative patients, outpatients or pain healthy controls were included study.The of the participants was evaluated International Physical Activity Questionnaire.The Oswestry Disability Index Neck Pain Index, Short Form-36, Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Beck Depression Inventory used for assessment disability, quality life, sleep depression.results: Statistical significant differences...

10.5137/1019-5149.jtn.6885-12.0 article EN Turkish Neurosurgery 2012-01-01

BACKROUND: The aim of our study is to examine effects aerobic and Pilates exercises on disability, cognition, physical performance, balance, depression fatigue in relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients as compared healthy controls. METHODS: subjects were divided aerob ic exercise (n = 26), 9), the control group 21). We used MSFC, Berg balance scale, Beck impact scale. All evaluations performed before after training. RESULTS: There are statistically meaningful differences...

10.3233/bmr-150515 article EN Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation 2016-11-29

Hand dexterity is important for daily living activities and can be related to cognitive functions in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).The aim of this study was investigate the relationship between dysfunction hand COPD.35 COPD 36 healthy individuals were assessed. The Minnesota Dexterity Test Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) used assessment function dexterity.Hand test scores patients' significantly lower than group (p < 0.01). MMSE negatively correlated...

10.3109/09593985.2015.1004768 article EN Physiotherapy Theory and Practice 2015-01-27

Purpose/Aim Postural control, proprioception and lower extremity muscle strength are affected in individuals with low back pain (LBP). However, it is yet unknown whether these variables differentiate between acute, subacute chronic stages of LBP. The aim was to investigate if there were any differences postural proprioception, strength, intensity disability the different LBP.Materials Methods In this cross-sectional study, 124 LBP grouped as acute (ALBP) (n = 38), (SLBP) 30) (CLBP) 56)...

10.1080/08990220.2023.2165057 article EN Somatosensory & Motor Research 2023-01-12

Purpose: Postural control deficits in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) are common and aggravate dual tasking. Spinal stabilization approaches like Pilates aquaplyometric exercises may have a positive effect on postural control. We aimed to determine the effects of combined without task physical functions MS this study.Materials Methods: Twelve were recruited 8-week exercise programme applied twice week evaluated before after training. Timed up go test was performed for functional mobility...

10.17826/cumj.631595 article EN Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal 2020-03-16

The ankle-foot complex plays a key role in maintaining balance because it collects proprioceptive data. Kinesio taping (KT) is rehabilitative method performed by the cutaneous application of special elastic tape. mechanical correction technique KT was suggested to reposition joints and alter parameters. aim reveal pure effects ankle on balance, range motion (ROM), muscle strength healthy individuals.Forty students were recruited for this randomized, sham-controlled study at local university....

10.4082/kjfm.21.0015 article EN cc-by-nc Korean Journal of Family Medicine 2022-03-17

Objective: Chronic low back pain CLBP causes disability and postural control deficits. Since suffering from pain, impaired control, patients decrease their physical activity levels. The aim of this study was to examine the effects computer-based stability training on disability, in with compare them traditional training. Methods: Forty-two participants a history were recruited divided into two groups randomly. Computer-based applied group by help device times week for 12 weeks while done...

10.30621/jbachs.2020.1150 article EN Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences 2020-01-01

Context : Ankle proprioception is one of the crucial components contributing to postural control. Although effects Mulligan’s mobilization with movement (MWM) on control, ankle dorsiflexion range motion (DFROM), and muscle strength in people disorders have previously been investigated, it still unclear whether MWM had ability change DFROM, strength. Objectives To reveal pure healthy individuals. Design A prospective, randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled study. Setting Musculoskeletal...

10.1123/jsr.2019-0198 article EN Journal of Sport Rehabilitation 2019-11-20

Amaç: Ülkemizde eğitim veren fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon lisans programlarının sayı kontenjanlarının artmasıyla, bu bölümde gören öğrenciler için iş bulma sorunları ortaya çıkmaya başlamıştır. Çalışmamız Türkiye’de devlet vakıf üniversitelerinde programı son sınıf öğrencilerinin işsizlik kaygılarını üniversite statüsü cinsiyete göre incelemek amacıyla planlandı. Yöntem: Araştırmamıza farklı bölgelerden 10 üniversitenin programında 845 öğrencisi (582 kadın, 263 erkek; ortalama yaş:...

10.21653/tjpr.907069 article TR Türk fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon dergisi 2022-04-20

Background and Purpose: A variety of sensory-motor changes are reported in both the traumatic non-traumatic neck pain. However, it is still unclear whether there a significant difference between individuals with pain those terms postural control. The aim this cross-sectional study was to investigate control disability. &#x0D; Methods: Ninety-two patients chronic were grouped according onset Clinical test sensory interaction balance (CTSIB) limits stability (LOS) used for assessment. Numeric...

10.30621/jbachs.1172228 article EN Journal of Basic and Clinical Health Sciences 2023-01-02

Objective: Although the effectiveness of postural balance training on and gait impairment has been proven as an effective treatment approach in several patient healthy populations, its patients with essential tremor (ET) is yet unknown.The aim was to examine effects program performance, health-related quality life ET. Materials Methods: This uncontrolled clinical study included ET.The outcome measures were Postural Stability Test, Limits Fall Risk Activities-Specific Balance Confidence...

10.4274/tnd.76148 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Turkish Journal Of Neurology 2018-03-01

Amaç: Mesleki farkındalık, o mesleğin yeterlilikleri, meslekle ilgili yasa ve yönetmelikler, görev sorumluluklarla önbilgi sahibi olmayı gerektirir. Bireysel istek her zaman insanların mesleğini tam olarak belirleyememektedir. Literatürde, ülkemizdeki fizyoterapi rehabilitasyon okullarındaki son sınıf öğrencilerinin mesleki farkındalık düzeyi kapsamlı bir şekilde değerlendirilmemiştir. Çalışmanın amacı, bu okullardaki düzeylerini değerlendirmek bölümü istekleri doğrultusunda tercih eden...

10.21653/tjpr.665205 article TR Türk fizyoterapi ve rehabilitasyon dergisi 2019-12-20

<h3>Background</h3> It is known that chronic neck pain causes sensorimotor disturbances. A reduction occurs in upper extremity functions due to and disturbances patients. Core stability exercises were thought be effective order improve muscular strength. However, there insufficient information on whether core training grip strength and/or manual dexterity <h3>Objectives</h3> The aim of this study was investigate the effect patients with pain. <h3>Methods</h3> Thirty six enrolled. Grip...

10.1136/annrheumdis-2018-eular.5918 article EN Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases 2018-06-01

Purpose: Chronic spinal pain is a condition that causes loss of postural control. Exercise useful to improve control however there has been lack evidence Pilates exercises increases in patients with chronic neck (PwCNP). The aim the study was determine effects on PwCNP.Materials and Methods: Thirty-six PwCNP randomly divided into two groups: (n=18) home exercise (control) group (n=18). Eight-week training performed for both groups. Limits stability, stability clinical test sensory...

10.17826/cumj.731554 article EN Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal 2020-09-27

Many countries implemented lockdowns to prevent the spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Turkey is one these where people were obliged experience altered daily routines in May 2020. We aimed identify physical activity level and well-being during COVID-19 outbreak investigate relationship among them. An on-line questionnaire was used obtain data regarding descriptive characteristics exercise habits. Individuals volunteered participate study filled published an survey platform...

10.24998/maeusabed.876017 article EN cc-by Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 2021-04-22

Objectives: By the increase in physically inactive and sedentary lifestyles habits, hamstring tightness has currently become a more common situation. The purpose of this study was to compare effects dynamic extension exercise Mulligan stretching applications on flexibility people with tightness. Methods: This involved 12 young adults 24 knees (4 females, 8 males) bilateral (active knee test angle &lt; 25 degrees). Mean age mean Body Mass Index (BMI) participants were 22.75±2.73 years...

10.1177/2325967114s00168 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine 2014-11-01

Purpose: Anxiety and musculoskeletal discomfort can affect dancers separately both physically psychologically throughout their dance life. Knowing the relationship between level of anxiety in Turkish could be beneficial for development approaches to prevent injuries that occur different body parts. The aim this study was determine sport injury folk analyze parts with point view. Material Methods: Fifty-four whose mean age 22.0 years participated (37 males, 17 females). Sport assessed using...

10.51972/tfsd.1200944 article EN cc-by-nc-nd Turkish Journal of Science and Health 2023-01-03

Low back pain is one of the most common health problems that affects daily living activities people at some time in their lifetime. Non-specific chronic low (NS-CLBP) can be seen 85-95% population. Although it known disability and lower limb muscle strength are affected patients with NS-CLBP, no study investigated relationship between these variables. The aim this was to identify association patients. 79 NS-CLBP were enrolled. knee extensor ankle dorsiflexor muscles measured using a...

10.24998/maeusabed.1375286 article EN cc-by Mehmet Akif Ersoy Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi 2023-10-30

Purpose: Trunk control is the key component for functional movements and affected by limited blood circulation in neurological diseases. Although relationship between trunk control, gait independence clear conditions as stroke, it not known patients who underwent surgery brain tumor. The aim of this study to determine capacity with tumors early period after surgery. Materials Methods: mobility twelve tumor were evaluated 2-Minute Walk Test (2MWT), Impairment (TIS) Barthel Index, respectively...

10.17826/cumj.439733 article EN Çukurova medical journal (Online)/Çukurova medical journal 2019-06-22
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