AbstractObjective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects Nintendo WiiTM-based balance and upper extremity training on activities daily living quality life in patients with subacute stroke. Methods: 42 adults stroke (mean age (SD) = 58.04 (16.56) years mean time since (55.2 ± 22.02 days (∼8 weeks)) were included study. Participants enrolled from rehabilitation department a medical center (a single inpatient facility). randomly assigned Wii group (n 20) or Bobath...

Abstract Introduction/Aims The utilization of virtual reality (VR) and biofeedback training, while effective in diverse populations, remains limited the treatment Duchenne Becker muscular dystrophies (D/BMD). This study aimed to determine feasibility VR children with D/BMD compare effectiveness D/BMD. Methods included 25 Eight control group participated a routine follow‐up rehabilitation program, remaining were randomly assigned ( n = 9) 8) groups for 12‐week intervention. following...

ABSTRACT Aim This study aims to explore the determinants of gross motor function in ambulatory children with spastic cerebral palsy (CP). Methods Sixty‐eight diagnosed CP type were included study. Sociodemographic and clinical information their families was recorded. Children's level classified using Gross Motor Function Classification System; assessed Measure‐66 (GMFM‐66); parental quality life Paediatric Quality Life Scale Family Effects Module (PedsQL‐FIM). Results No significant...

Purpose. The aim of this study was investigate the relation between health related quality life (HRQoL) and functional status in young adult or cerebral palsied individuals.Methods. included 45 subjects who were divided into two groups as adults (n = 21, group 1) 24, 2), over age 15 years. Gross Motor Function Classification System (GMFCS), Functional Independence Measurement (FIM), Physical Mobility Scale (PMS), Nottingham Health Profile (NHP), Visual Analogue (VAS) used outcome...

Aim:The aim of this study was to examine the relation between body mass index (BMI) and functional level health-related quality life in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Material Methods:Two hundred seventy-eight CP aged 2 18 years were included study.The sociodemographic properties recorded.Their independence levels assessed WeeFIM their Child Health Questionnaire-Parent Form (PF-50).Approval obtained from ethics committee Abant İzzet Baysal University Medical Faculty for (Number:...

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect manual foot plantar massage (classic and friction massage) on functional mobility level, balance, reach in patients with type II diabetes mellitus (T2 DM). Methods: A total 38 subjects diagnosed T2 DM were included study. healthy control group could not be formed After subjects' socio-demographic data obtained, Timed Up & Go (TUG) Test, test (FRT), one-leg standing eyes open-closed, Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) measure pain...

Aims This study aims to investigate the relationship between physical activity, fear of movement and falling in older adults with chronic pain.Materials methods The includes 163 aged 65 years over, who live a private nursing home. cognitive functions individuals participated were evaluated mini-mental examination scale (MMES), fears Tampa Scale Kinesiophobia (TSK), fear-avoidance behaviour Fear-avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ), activity levels Physical Activity for Older (PASE),...

[Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of age and body mass index on plantar cutaneous sensation in healthy women. [Subjects Methods] Two hundred three female volunteers over 20 were included study. The statistical analyses performed by considering values individuals. individuals divided according their ages values. Foot pain measured with a visual analogue scale using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. [Results] Fifty-six (27.5%) participants had normal weights, 67 (33%)...

Purpose: This study was designed to investigate the relations between pain, health-related quality of life, and satisfaction with life in older adults above age 65 years. Subjects methods: A total 163 subjects, 58 (35.6%) females 105 (64.4%) males, an average 73.26 ± 6.58 years participated study. After gathering sociodemographic data, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) used assess life. Satisfaction level pain were evaluated using Visual Analogue Scale. Results: Eighty-eight (54%) subjects...

The aim of this study was to examine the desire parents who had a chronically disabled child have other children and investigate effect having on relationship parents.The families 145 were included in study. After sociodemographic information belonging family obtained, prepared questionnaire form used interrogate if lived together, number family, they wished relation with household. Ethics committee approval obtained from Dokuz Eylül University (date: 18.10.2012, decision number,...

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This study examined assistive device usage and mobility level among elderly people. The inclusion criterion was age 65 years or older; all participants were volunteers. Participants investigated in terms of their the sociodemographic characteristics levels everyday life, as assessed by Rivermead Mobility Index Physical Scale. included 58 (35.6%) women (mean = 73.18 ± 6.62) 105 (64.4%) men 73.31 6.59). It found that 31% 19% used an life; there no significant difference according to gender (P...

Objective: The aim of the present research was to determine relationship between cognitive functions and daily activities mobility levels elderly people living either in a nursing home or house environment. Methods: study includes 59 individuals environment 70 home. Standardized Mini Mental Test (SMMT), Barthel Index, Rivermead Mobility Index (RMI) were applied sociodemographic data participants. Results: status found be lower than that (P < .05). A sex, educational status, use an auxiliary...