Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü / Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Association between smartphone addiction and myofascial trigger points

2024-05-03T15:31:21Z

Association between smartphone addiction and myofascial trigger points Yasarer, Ozden; Mete, Emel; Benli, Reyhan Kaygusuz; Kilic, Berivan Beril; Dogan, Halis; Sari, Zubeyir Background The purpose of this study was to clarify the relationship between smartphone addiction and miyafascial trigger points in university students. Methods A cross-sectional study of university students was conducted for the purpose of this study. The participants were assessed based on age, gender, dominant side, the amount of time they spent on their smartphones, the purpose of their use, and their posture. The Smartphone Addiction Scale Short Form (SAS-SF) was used to determine addictes and non-addicts. The cut-off value of SAS-SF is 31 and above for male and 33 and above for female. Results There were 136 participants in the study. The posture score for addicts and non-addicts ones was not significantly different (p > 0,05), but the number of trigger points, maximal bending posture and trigger points in the right levator scapula and right cervical erector muscles were significantly higher in the smartphone addict participants (p < 0,05). Conclusions Smartphone addiction in university students is associated with postural changes and trigger points in the bilateral levator scapula and right cervical erector muscles. Public health programs should be developed to raise awareness about smartphone addiction, encourage screen breaks, and emphasize physical activity and exercise regularly.

The Relationship between Injury Risk and Cognitive Function in Adolescent Football Players

2024-02-05T11:29:03Z

The Relationship between Injury Risk and Cognitive Function in Adolescent Football Players Karagulle, Oykum Ozlem; Gokce, Evrim; Gun, Neslisah The Relationship between Injury Risk and Cognitive Function in Adolescent Football Players

Placement of Standard Sized Acetabular Cup Between True and False Acetabulum in Patients with Crowe III/IV Dysplasia

2024-01-18T15:31:10Z

Placement of Standard Sized Acetabular Cup Between True and False Acetabulum in Patients with Crowe III/IV Dysplasia Isik, Cetin; Tahta, Mesut; Emre, Fahri Introduction There is no consensus in literature on the surgical treatment of patients with Crowe type III/IV patients. Each arthroplasty procedure has its own advantages and disadvantages. In this study by placing the acetabular cup between the true and false acetabulum, we aimed to share our experience about criteria of patient selection, surgical technique, and mid-term results of THA (total hip arthroplasty) in which the risk of dislocation was minimized using a standard-sized acetabular cup.Materials and Methods We reviewed the clinical and radiographic data of the patients with Crowe type III/IV treated by cementless THA without femoral shortening osteotomy from January 2015 to January 2020. The clinical (Harris hip score, Trendelenburg sign, limb lengths) and radiographic (AP/L hip X-ray, 3D CT) examinations before surgery; 1, 3 months and 1 year after the surgery were evaluated. All postsurgical complications were noted.Results Among all, 268 patients met the inclusion criteria. Thirty-two patients (11.9%) were male and 236 (88.1%) were female. Mean age was 46.8 years. Mean follow-up duration was 42.4 (26-57) months. Mean Harris Hip score (HHS) was 49.7 and Trendelenburg sign was positive in all patients preoperatively. In the final evaluation, mean HHS significantly improved to 80.2 (p < 0.005) and none of the patients had Trendelenburg sign. Mean lengthening of the operated leg was 4.3 cm.Conclusion Total hip arthroplasty with placement of acetabular cup between true and false acetabulum can be successfully preferred in selected patients with Crowe III/IV dysplasia.

Effect of Treadmill Backward Walking Training on Motor Capacity in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study

2023-06-05T15:32:00Z

Effect of Treadmill Backward Walking Training on Motor Capacity in Cerebral Palsy: A Randomized Controlled Study Doğan, Halis; Mutluay, Fatma Objective To evaluate treadmill backward walking training (BWT) effects on walking speed, balance, mobility, and walking endurance in children with cerebral palsy (CP). Methods The study evaluated 41 children with CP (age, 6–18; Gross Motor Function Classification System levels I and II). They were randomly allocated into control and BWT groups. BWT was applied (two sessions/week, 15 min/session for 8-week) to BWT group after the neurodevelopmental-based physiotherapy program routinely followed by all participants while the control group did not receive BWT. 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), Pediatric Balance Scale (PBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUG), and Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT) were selected as outcome measures for assessing walking speed, balance, mobility and endurance respectively. Results In BWG, 2MWT distance (3.5%), PBS (3.5%) increased significantly, and TUG decreased by 5.1% (all p<0.001) after training, 10MWT was shorter by 6.1% for BWG, corresponding to 7.4% faster walking speed (p[removed]