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  • Publication
    The effects of therapeutic exercises on pain, muscle strength, functional capacity, balance and hemodynamic parameters in knee osteoarthritis patients: a randomized controlled study of supervised versus home exercises
    (SPRINGER HEIDELBERG, 2017) ACAR, GÖNÜL; Colak, Tugba Kuru; Kavlak, Bahar; Aydogdu, Onur; Sahin, Emir; Acar, Gonul; Demirbuken, Ilksan; Sari, Zubeyir; Colak, Ilker; Bulut, Guven; Polat, M. Gulden
    The aim of the study was to compare the effects of low-intensity exercise programs for lower extremities, either supervised or at home, on pain, muscle strength, balance and the hemodynamic parameters of knee osteoarthritis (OA) patients. This randomized study included 78 patients with knee OA in 2 groups of supervised and home-based exercise program. Exercises were applied to the first group in the clinic as a group exercise program and were demonstrated to the second group to be performed at home. Before and after the 6-week exercise program, assessment was made of pain, quadriceps and hamstring muscle strengths, 6-min walk test (6MWT), and non-invasive hemodynamic parameters. Results of the 78 patients, 56 completed the study. Pain, muscle strength, and 6MWT scores showed significant improvements in both groups. There were also significant differences in the amount of change in pain and muscle strength (pain: p = 0.041, Rqdc: 0.009, Lqdc: 0.013, Rhms: 0.04) which indicated greater improvements in the supervised group. The balance scores of supervised group showed a significant improvement (p = 0.009). No significant change was determined in hemodynamic parameters of either group. Conclusion according to the results of this study showed that low-intensity lower extremity exercises conducted in a clinic under the supervision of a physiotherapist were more effective than home-based exercises in reducing post-activity pain levels and improving quadriceps and right hamstring muscle strength. Both the supervised and home exercise programs were seen to be effective in reducing rest pain and increasing 6 MW distance in knee osteoarthritis patients.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    Scoliosis screening results of primary school students (11-15 years old group) in the west side of Istanbul
    (SOC PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE, 2015) KURU ÇOLAK, TUĞBA; Colak, Tugba Kuru; Apti, Adnan; Dereli, E. Elcin; Ozdincler, Arzu Razak; Colak, Ilker
    [Purpose] The present study aimed to find out the scoliosis prevalence 11-15 years old children and to create awareness about scoliosis. [Subjects and Methods] All of the children were assessed using the Adams Forward Bendings Test and a scoliometer. Sagittal plane changes such as kyphosis, lordosis, hypokyphosis, hypolordosis and anterior head tilt were screened. Children with trunk rotation angles (ATR) of 4 degrees or more were suspected of having scoliosis, and were evaluated for a second time for gibbosity height, arm-trunk distance, and ATR. [Results] A total of 2,207 children were screened and the evaluation revealed there were 11 girls (0.49%) with a Cobb angle of 10 degrees and more. The maximum Cobb angle was 43 degrees (right thoracic-left lumbar) and the maximum ATR was 12 degrees. Two children had kyphosis and lordosis, and one had hypokyphosis and was diagnosed as having idiopathic scoliosis. [Conclusion] Families should regularly check their children, even if they are not diagnosed as having scoliosis in school screenings. It is our opinion that our study increased the awareness of the families about scoliosis by screening, brochures and posters. In the future, if school screenings were performed as a routine procedure and scoliotic students were followed over the long term, the actual effectiveness of screening would be able to be detected.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    Turkish Version Study of Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQL)
    (AVES, 2015-06-11) KURU ÇOLAK, TUĞBA; Dereli, Elif Elcin; Yaliman, Ayse; Kuru Colaka, Tugba; Cakmak, Aycan; Razak Ozdincler, Arzu; Badilli Demirbas, Sule
    Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate Turkish transcultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQL), which has been developed to assess the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: Eighty-nine patients who were included in the study were diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. They were presented to the outpatient clinic of the Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department between July 2005 and April 2008. The Turkish translated version of PDQL (PDQL-TR), Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), and Hoehn & Yahr (HY) were used as the main outcome measures. Results: The calculated Pearson correlation coefficient for PDQL, H&Y, and UPDRS ranged between -0.36 and -0.80. Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the PDQL-TR complete questionnaire and subdomains were higher than 0.80. The absolute value of item-total score correlation coefficients by Pearson fluctuated between 0.40 (question 4-total score) and 0.88 (question 26-total score), whereas the subdomain-total score correlation coefficients ranged between 0.81 and 0.96. PDQL-TR showed high stability according to the ICC results, ranging between 0.75 (Emotional Function) and 0.88 (Parkinsonian Symptoms). Conclusion: The psychometric features of PDQL-TR are satisfactory, and our results are consistent with the previous literature findings. PDQLTR is a valid and reliable tool to measure health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease.
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    The efficacy of three-dimensional Schroth exercises in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: a randomised controlled clinical trial
    (SAGE PUBLICATIONS LTD, 2016) KURU ÇOLAK, TUĞBA; Kuru, Tugba; Yeldan, Ipek; Dereli, E. Elcin; Ozdincler, Arzu R.; Dikici, Fatih; Colak, Ilker
    Objective: To compare the efficacy of three-dimensional (3D) Schroth exercises in patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Design: A randomised-controlled study. Setting: An outpatient exercise-unit and in a home setting. Subjects: Fifty-one patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. Interventions: Forty-five patients with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis meeting the inclusion criteria were divided into three groups. Schroth's 3D exercises were applied to the first group in the clinic and were given as a home program for the second group; the third group was the control. Main Measures: Scoliosis angle (Cobb method), angle of rotation (scoliometer), waist asymmetry (waist - elbow distance), maximum hump height of the patients and quality of life (QoL) (SRS-23) were assessed pre-treatment and, at the 6(th), 12(th) and 24(th) weeks. Results: The Cobb (-2.53 degrees; P=0.003) and rotation angles (-4.23 degrees; P=0.000) significantly decreased, which indicated an improvement in the clinic exercise group compared to the other groups. The gibbosity (-68.66mm; P=0.000) and waist asymmetry improved only in the clinic exercise group, whereas the results of the other groups worsened. QoL did not change significantly in either group. Conclusion: According to the results of this study the Schroth exercise program applied in the clinic under physiotherapist supervision was superior to the home exercise and control groups; additionally, we observed that scoliosis progressed in the control group, which received no treatment.
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    Pedobarographic and Radiological Analysis After Treating a Talus Neck Fracture
    (ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2016) TİMURTAŞ, EREN; Colak, Tugba Kuru; Colak, Ilker; Timurtas, Eren; Bulut, Guven; Polat, M. Gulden
    Misalignment of the talar neck after surgical repair can redistribute the load among the posterior, middle, and anterior facets of the subtalar joints, which can change the joint biomechanics, cause arthritis, and impair function. However, we found no studies analyzing the plantar pressures after treatment of talus neck fracture. We determined the dynamic plantar pedobarographic and radiographic characteristics and ankle range of motion, function, and pain among patients after surgical repair of talar neck fractures. A total of 19 patients completed the assessments. The median follow-up period was 29 (range 12 to 113) months. At the last visit, the mean pain score was 3.3 on a 10-cm visual analog scale. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society function scale score was fair (73.5), and the mean range of motion was restricted in 4 planes. The mean maximum force was lower in the hindfoot (p = .002) and midfoot (p = .03) of the injured foot than in the noninjured foot. The mean peak pressure was lower in the hindfoot (p = .05) but higher in the forefoot (p = .03). Radiographic measurements revealed differences between the feet in the talo-first metatarsal angle (p = .002), Meary's angle (p = .001), and the medial cuneiform-fifth metatarsal angle (p = .002). Radiographic and pedobarographic analysis showed an elevated arch in the injured foot. Thus, talar injury and immobilization can affect the stance and the gait cycle in these patients. Pain, range of motion, function, and the weight transfer pattern should be evaluated carefully during the follow-up period to provide the best postoperative results. (C) 2016 by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. All rights reserved.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    THE EFFCET OF ADDING WII FIT (R) GAMES TO TRADITIONAL REHABILITATION ON PAIN, QUALITY OF LIFE AND FUNCTIONALITY AFTER ACL RECONSTRUCTION
    (BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2017-06) KAPŞİGAY, BAYRAM; Karakoc, Z. B.; Colak, T. Kuru; Kapsigay, B.; Sari, Z.; Polat, M. G.
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    Gelişimsel koordinasyon bozukluğunun taranması
    (2015-12-31) TİMURTAŞ, EREN; KURU ÇOLAK, TUĞBA; POLAT, MİNE GÜLDEN; ACAR, GÖNÜL; TİMURTAŞ E., KURU ÇOLAK T., ELBASAN B., POLAT M. G., ACAR G.
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    The Results of Physical, Radiologic, Pedabarographic, and Quality-of-Life Assessments in Patients with Surgically Treated Intraarticular Calcaneus Fractures
    (ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2018) TİMURTAŞ, EREN; Colak, Ilker; Colak, Tugbakuru; Polat, M. Gulden; Timurtas, Eren; Bulut, Guven; Gulabi, Deniz
    Calcaneal fractures are complex injuries and have historically had a poor prognosis that results in substantial disability. However, no studies have been performed that analyze both the radiographic and plantar pressure changes after treatment of intraarticular calcaneus fracture. Patients with an intrarticular calcaneus fracture treated at our institution during the study period were identified from computerized hospital records. A total of 36 patients (34 males) completed physical examination and radiographic and dynamic pedobarographic assessments. The follow-up period was from 13 to 82 months (median 38 months). The mean pain score at rest was 3.7 and during activity was 4.0 on a 10-cm visual analogue scale. The mean range of motion of the subtalar joint was restricted. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society function scale score was 68.1; the mean Short Form-36 physical score was 41.8; and the mental score was 44.9. Pedabarographic results showed that the mean maximum force in the midfoot, forefoot, and toes (p = .001; p = .04; p = .002) and peak pressure in the midfoot, forefoot (p = .001; p = .007), and contact area of the midfoot and toes (p = .038; p = .004) were significantly increased in the injured foot. Radiologic findings showed hindfoot varus, forefoot adductus, and an increase in the medial arch. Even after appropriate anatomic realignment with open reduction and internal fixation of calcaneus fractures, residual differences in plantar pressures and radiographic measures are noted compared to uninjured foot. (C) 2018 by the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. All rights reserved.
  • PublicationOpen Access
    The Effect of Virtual Rehabilitation Added to an Accelerated Rehabilitation Program After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction: A Randomized Controlled Trial
    (MARMARA UNIV, INST HEALTH SCIENCES, 2019-06-30) POLAT, MİNE GÜLDEN; Karakoc, Zehra Betul; Colak, Tugba Kuru; Sari, Zubeyir; Polat, Mine Gulden
    Objective: This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of virtual rehabilitation on balance and functionality in patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Methods: A total of 22 males who had undergone ACL reconstruction were divided into Nintendo and control groups. Both of the groups received six week accelerated rehabilitation in our department, and the Nintendo Wii(C) (Nintendo, Washington, USA) balance games were added to Nintendo group after three weeks for forty minutes a day, three times a week. Patients were evaluated for pain (visual analog scale), functionality (Lower Extremity Functional Scale), center of gravity (COG) and balance (Nintendo Wii(C)) at the baseline and end of the 3th and 6th week of rehabilitation program. Results: Similar improvements were determined in the pain, functionality, COG and balance scores of the two groups at the end of the treatment program and there were no significant differences between the groups in the amount of change in all parameters (p= 0.256, 0.393, 0.707, 1.000). Conclusion: According to the results of this study the Nintendo Wii(C) balance games applied in the clinic under physiotherapist supervision did not change the outcome of the rehabilitation in early period after ACL reconstruction.