This study compared the physical fitness of 28 visually impaired goalball players ( M = 13 yr.) a... more This study compared the physical fitness of 28 visually impaired goalball players ( M = 13 yr.) and a group of 27 less active age-matched adolescents. Physical characteristics (age, height, weight, sex) and visual acuity of the children were recorded. Body composition (Body Mass Index, skinfold thickness of triceps plus calf), musculoskeletal function (trunk-lift, curl-up, isometric push-up, shoulder-stretch tests) and aerobic function (1-mile run/walk test) were evaluated according to the Brockport Physical Fitness Test Battery. Also, anaerobic power was assessed by a vertical jump test. Physical fitness of visually impaired goalball players was higher than that of the more sedentary group (p<.05), except shoulder-stretch test values (p>.05). It was considered that directing visually impaired children to participation sports or recreational activities such as goalball has importance in improving their physical fitness.
Patellofemoral ağrı sendromu (PFAS), fleksiyon ve ekstansiyon sırasında dize aşırı yüklenme neden... more Patellofemoral ağrı sendromu (PFAS), fleksiyon ve ekstansiyon sırasında dize aşırı yüklenme nedeniyle çömelle, koşma, tırmanma ve merdiven inip çıkma gibi ekleme yük binen aktiviteler sırasında ki ön diz ağrısı olarak tanımlanır. Klinik teşhiste altın bir standart yoktur. Olabilecek diğer problemler elimine edilerek tanı konulur. Konservatif tedavide nonsteroid anti-inflamatuvar ilaçlar, dizlik, bantlama, germe ve kuvvetlendirme egzersizleri uygulanmaktadır. Egzersiz programı olarak, PFAS'li hastalarda en etkin yöntemin, kuadriseps ve proksimal kalça egzersizlerinin birleştirilmesi yönünde olduğu belirtilmektedir. PFAS’de kullanılan yeni tedavi yöntemlerini belirlemek amacıyla PubMed, Google Scholar ve Science Direct veri tabanında ‘‘patellofemoral pain syndrome’’,‘‘patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment’’,‘‘intervention for patellofemoral pain syndrome’’ ve ‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu’’,‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu tedavi’’,‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu için müdahale’’ ya...
BACKGROUND Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular adjunct treatment modality for musculoskeletal injuri... more BACKGROUND Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular adjunct treatment modality for musculoskeletal injuries, hand and wrist injuries. The effectiveness of KT on wrist kinematics has been analyzed during single plane movements in general, and no study has investigated its effectiveness during dart throwing motion (DTM). PURPOSE To compare the effects of different KT techniques on wrist kinematics during DTM and functional performance of hand in healthy participants. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. METHODS Seventy-two healthy participants were included. Dominant wrist kinematics during DTM was evaluated by a Leap motion controller and wrist functional performance was evaluated by Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test. In order to compare the effects of KT on different muscles and also the effects of KT and placebo taping (PT), wrists of participants were evaluated under 5 conditions: without any taping, KT on flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), KT on extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus (ECRB/L), PT on FCU and PT on ECRB/L. Means of outcome measures without any taping and with different 4 tapings were compared by repeated measures analysis of variance. PT and KT effects were compared by Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULTS DTM range increased (P = .0) and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test time decreased (P = .0) after KT and PT applications on FCU and ECRB/L muscles. Amount of change in wrist kinematics (P = .0; effect size = 0.2 and 0.3) and functional performance (P = .0; effect size = 0.6 and 0.8) were more obvious with KT applications, independent from the muscles they were applied on (P = .2 for wrist kinematics and P = .7 for functional performance). CONCLUSIONS KT on either FCU or ECRB/L muscles improve wrist kinematics and functional performance, significantly. Further studies should investigate if these findings apply for the patients with different wrist injuries, for both immediate- and long-term effectiveness.
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2021
BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of the most common methods ... more BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of the most common methods for managing shoulder pain, and high voltage pulsed currents (HVPS) may be used for reducing pain. However, their immediate effects on resting pain and pain-free active range of shoulder motion (pfROM) in patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) have not been studied comparatively, yet. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the immediate effects of TENS, HVPS and placebo stimulation on shoulder resting pain and pfROM in patients with SAPS. METHODS: Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study. One hundred and six patients with SAPS received placebo (predetermined 1st day application), TENS and HVPS with 1-day interval, in a random sequence. Before and after each application, resting pain and pfROM were evaluated by 0–10 cm visual analogue scales and a digital inclinometer, respectively. RESULTS: Intensity of pain decreased significantly after TENS, HVPS ...
This study compared the physical fitness of 28 visually impaired goalball players ( M = 13 yr.) a... more This study compared the physical fitness of 28 visually impaired goalball players ( M = 13 yr.) and a group of 27 less active age-matched adolescents. Physical characteristics (age, height, weight, sex) and visual acuity of the children were recorded. Body composition (Body Mass Index, skinfold thickness of triceps plus calf), musculoskeletal function (trunk-lift, curl-up, isometric push-up, shoulder-stretch tests) and aerobic function (1-mile run/walk test) were evaluated according to the Brockport Physical Fitness Test Battery. Also, anaerobic power was assessed by a vertical jump test. Physical fitness of visually impaired goalball players was higher than that of the more sedentary group (p<.05), except shoulder-stretch test values (p>.05). It was considered that directing visually impaired children to participation sports or recreational activities such as goalball has importance in improving their physical fitness.
Patellofemoral ağrı sendromu (PFAS), fleksiyon ve ekstansiyon sırasında dize aşırı yüklenme neden... more Patellofemoral ağrı sendromu (PFAS), fleksiyon ve ekstansiyon sırasında dize aşırı yüklenme nedeniyle çömelle, koşma, tırmanma ve merdiven inip çıkma gibi ekleme yük binen aktiviteler sırasında ki ön diz ağrısı olarak tanımlanır. Klinik teşhiste altın bir standart yoktur. Olabilecek diğer problemler elimine edilerek tanı konulur. Konservatif tedavide nonsteroid anti-inflamatuvar ilaçlar, dizlik, bantlama, germe ve kuvvetlendirme egzersizleri uygulanmaktadır. Egzersiz programı olarak, PFAS'li hastalarda en etkin yöntemin, kuadriseps ve proksimal kalça egzersizlerinin birleştirilmesi yönünde olduğu belirtilmektedir. PFAS’de kullanılan yeni tedavi yöntemlerini belirlemek amacıyla PubMed, Google Scholar ve Science Direct veri tabanında ‘‘patellofemoral pain syndrome’’,‘‘patellofemoral pain syndrome treatment’’,‘‘intervention for patellofemoral pain syndrome’’ ve ‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu’’,‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu tedavi’’,‘‘patellofemoral ağrı sendromu için müdahale’’ ya...
BACKGROUND Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular adjunct treatment modality for musculoskeletal injuri... more BACKGROUND Kinesio taping (KT) is a popular adjunct treatment modality for musculoskeletal injuries, hand and wrist injuries. The effectiveness of KT on wrist kinematics has been analyzed during single plane movements in general, and no study has investigated its effectiveness during dart throwing motion (DTM). PURPOSE To compare the effects of different KT techniques on wrist kinematics during DTM and functional performance of hand in healthy participants. STUDY DESIGN Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study. METHODS Seventy-two healthy participants were included. Dominant wrist kinematics during DTM was evaluated by a Leap motion controller and wrist functional performance was evaluated by Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test. In order to compare the effects of KT on different muscles and also the effects of KT and placebo taping (PT), wrists of participants were evaluated under 5 conditions: without any taping, KT on flexor carpi ulnaris (FCU), KT on extensor carpi radialis brevis and longus (ECRB/L), PT on FCU and PT on ECRB/L. Means of outcome measures without any taping and with different 4 tapings were compared by repeated measures analysis of variance. PT and KT effects were compared by Wilcoxon signed rank test. RESULTS DTM range increased (P = .0) and Minnesota Manual Dexterity Test time decreased (P = .0) after KT and PT applications on FCU and ECRB/L muscles. Amount of change in wrist kinematics (P = .0; effect size = 0.2 and 0.3) and functional performance (P = .0; effect size = 0.6 and 0.8) were more obvious with KT applications, independent from the muscles they were applied on (P = .2 for wrist kinematics and P = .7 for functional performance). CONCLUSIONS KT on either FCU or ECRB/L muscles improve wrist kinematics and functional performance, significantly. Further studies should investigate if these findings apply for the patients with different wrist injuries, for both immediate- and long-term effectiveness.
Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2021
BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of the most common methods ... more BACKGROUND: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is one of the most common methods for managing shoulder pain, and high voltage pulsed currents (HVPS) may be used for reducing pain. However, their immediate effects on resting pain and pain-free active range of shoulder motion (pfROM) in patients with subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS) have not been studied comparatively, yet. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to compare the immediate effects of TENS, HVPS and placebo stimulation on shoulder resting pain and pfROM in patients with SAPS. METHODS: Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, crossover study. One hundred and six patients with SAPS received placebo (predetermined 1st day application), TENS and HVPS with 1-day interval, in a random sequence. Before and after each application, resting pain and pfROM were evaluated by 0–10 cm visual analogue scales and a digital inclinometer, respectively. RESULTS: Intensity of pain decreased significantly after TENS, HVPS ...
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