The aims of this study were to investigate the Fatigue Severity Scale's Turkish version's validity, reproducibility, internal consistency and parameters. Multiple sclerosis patients' disability levels determined by Expended Disability Status Scale depression status was established with Beck Depression Inventory. Inventory administered through self-report methods assistance, without guidance, given where needed. An interval 1 week allowed between applications. Seventy-two definitely diagnosed...

We hypothesised that six-minute walk (6MWT) distance of patients with ambulatory multiple sclerosis (MS)would differ from age-matched healthy control subjects. also investigated the contribution demographic, physical and physiological factors to impaired functional capacity in MS.Thirty MS 30 subjects participated this study. Respiratory muscle strength was measured. Pulmonary function test 6MWT were performed. The Barthel Index (BI) used assess activities daily living, Modified Ashworth...

Age, sex and working with improper position, physically psychologically strenuous work increase risk of musculoskeletal pain (MSP) in some professions. The aim this study was to determine prevalence MSP its characteristics among school teachers. Nine hundred teachers were evaluated. Pain characteristics, intensity, related factors, activity limitation the questioned. Coping strategies also investigated. Comparison relevant data done using Chi- Square Test. 463 (51.4%) (269 female; 194 male;...

Cognitive impairment, changes in mood, and decrease fine motor skills are some of the most common symptoms experienced by individuals with Alzheimer's Disease (AD). This study aimed to investigate effects Turkish intelligence strategy game Mangala on cognitive functions, anxiety, depression, AD. In this randomized controlled study, 37 participants were divided into Group (MG) Control (CG). Both MG (n = 18) CG 19) attended daily physiotherapy rehabilitation sessions. Additionally, played 2...

Our aim in this study was to analyze the effects of a home exercise program calisthenic exercises delivered through telerehabilitation on physical performance, depression, and risk falling elder adults. participants were adults aged 65 over, divided into control groups. We initiated 4-week group following initial assessments, while our received no formal training. Both groups evaluated online before after period with Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), Modified Falls Efficacy (MFES), Short...

Background Social participation levels of individuals with Multiple Sclerosis (iwMS) are lower than those healthy individuals.Objective This study aimed to evaluate which extent the walking capacity, balance, and fear falling (FoF) affect community integration iwMS.Methods Thirty-nine iwMS were evaluated for their [The Community Integration Questionnaire (CIQ)], capacity Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT)], balance [Kinesthetic Ability Trainer (SportKAT®)], FoF Modified Falls Efficacy Scale...

[Purpose] Guidelines and clarity regarding the information for deciding need walking sticks suitability of these is insufficient. This study aimed to evaluate stick its effects on balance in elderly. [Subjects Methods] A total 39 elderly subjects aged between 65-95 years (mean age, 76.15 ± 8.35 years) living Residential Aged Care Rehabilitation Center were included. Sociodemographic data individuals, material stick, who made decision usage length questioned. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS)...

Symptoms seen in Parkinson's Disease (PD) affect the quality of life (QoL) individuals.

Objective This study aims to figure out the effects of dance therapy on patients with chronic venous insufficiency disease. Methods Forty subjects were recruited either control group or group. As severity was defined Venous Clinical Severity Scores (VCSS), in received only medical treatment. Twenty three times a week, for five weeks, totally 15 sessions addition Results There no significant difference pre- and post-treatment results Rivermead Index, VCSS parameters constipation complaint,...

Background/aim: The factors associated with fall-related self-efficacy should be addressed, especially in the elderly. Modified Falls Efficacy Scale (MFES) is a simple instrument good scaling properties and reliability. aim of present study was to determine reliability validity Turkish version MFES from viewpoint balance.Materials methods: In this study, 164 participants aged >65 years were included. use walking aids assistive devices, history frequency falls previous year, living...

The aim of the study was to translate and test reliability validity Leeds Multiple Sclerosis Quality Life Scale (LMSQoL) in Turkish patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). Demographic data MS who had a registration followed up by university hospital were recorded. LMSQoL questionnaire applied patients. internal consistency scales assessed Cronbach's alpha coefficient. examined using correlation between total scores questionnaire. Test-retest for first second applications LMSQoL. Sixty-nine...

<h3>Objectives:</h3> To investigate the effects of sensory deficits on balance, functional status and trunk control in patients diagnosed with Guillain–Barré syndrome (GBS). <h3>Methods:</h3> Twenty who were GBS neurology department Mustafa Kemal University 2017, participated this descriptive study. There 11 males 9 females, average age was 41.55 ± 18.49 years. The assessed using impairment scale (TIS), reaching function test (FRT) sitting position body balance Berg (BBS).Light touch...

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effects neuromuscular electric stimulation applied erector spinae on balance, motor function and functional capacity in patients with stroke a randomized controlled trial. METHODS: Sixty were recruited randomly distributed into two groups: control group group. All participants underwent conventional physical therapy five times week for six weeks. received additional electrical stimulation. Outcome measures evaluated Brunnel Balance...

Management of respiratory-related functional problems using sensory rehabilitation strategies has been poorly researched in patients with stroke.This study aimed to investigate whether whole body vibration (WBV) training an effect on capacity and respiratory functions stroke.In the randomized-controlled study, 28 participants were randomized into two groups: one receiving Neurodevelopmental Treatment (NDT; n = 13) both NDT WBV (NDT + WBV; 15). The primary outcome measures 6-Minute Walking...

Abstract Background This study aimed to examine the association of physical activity level with body awareness and balance in individuals ankylosing spondylitis (AS). In addition, effects disease-specific parameters on static dynamic functions were investigated. Material Methods Sixty-four volunteers (36 female, 28 male) included. AS disease activity, functional level, spinal mobility evaluated indexes. Physical was assessed International Activity Questionnaire, Body Awareness Single Leg...

Purpose: The physical, psychological, even economic and environmental changes emerged with age cause problems in sleep. lack of exercise habits could increase the incidence unfavorable sleep disorders depression fatigue. aim this non-randomized controlled study was to investigate considerable effects calisthenic exercises on disorders, depression, fatigue elder adults. Methods: conducted at Pamukkale University Hatay Mustafa Kemal University. Sixty-two individuals participated between May...

The Assistance to Participate Scale is a questionnaire evaluate activity participation of children with developmental disabilities. purpose this study was determine the validity and reliability Turkish version Scale.Ninety-eight mothers' disabilities were included in study. Scale, Pediatric Quality Life Inventory, Evaluation Disability Inventory applied all subjects. To reliability, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, minimal detectable change (MDC) standard error measurement (SEM), intraclass...

BACKGROUND: Balance and mobility impairments, declined musculoskeletal strength performance, limited range of motion, poor flexibility are fairly common among older adults. OBJECTIVES: To determine the lower extremity muscle force to verify correlation with gait characteristics balance in community dwelling METHODS: Seventy-five adults a mean age 75.07 ± 6.28 years were included study. All participants evaluated following tests: half squat (HS), decline (DS), foot print analysis (step...

AbstractThis study was planned to determine the effects of occupational risk factors in 180 textile industry workers. For this purpose a questionnaire filled by workers whose duties were dyeing (n = 40), sewing quality controlling 49) and packaging 51). Our results have shown that all subjects had pain localised upper extremities; shoulder/neck, low back. Pain increased during working. As result our study, when collected data examined for environmental factors, most (97.5%), (93.9%), (86.3%)...