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Publication Open Access An Investigation of the Effects of Holographic Wristbands on Strength, Balance and Flexibility - a Double-Blind Placebo Controlled Study(SOC PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE, 2012) ÖZGÜL, BAHAR; Sari, Zubeyir; Kablan, Nilufer; Ozgul, Bahar; Aydogdu, Onur; Timurtas, Eren; Tutuncuoglu, Fatih; Yurdalan, Saadet Ufuk; Polat, Mine Gulden[Purpose] This study investigated the effects of holographic wristbands on strength, balance and flexibility. [Subjects and Methods] The study included 43 healthy university students, 15 females (34.88%) and 28 males (65.12%), attending the Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation at Marmara University. The age of the participants ranged from 19 to 27 (mean age 21.2 +/- 1.7 years). Strength, balance with eyes open, balance with eyes closed and flexibility were evaluated under four different conditions of wearing holographic EFX (R), PWX (R) and placebo wristbands, and no wristband. [Results] In evaluations of strength, balance with eyes are open, balance with eyes closed and flexibility, a significant difference was observed in favor of the placebo wristband compared to the PWX (R) wristband. For the other tests, holographic wristbands had no effect on strength, flexibility or balance with eyes closed. [Conclusion] It was concluded that holographic wristbands, which are marketed asergogenic aids, have no effect on strength, balance or flexibility.Publication Metadata only Fatigue and Physical Activity Levels of Smoking and Non-smoking Healthy Sedentary Individuals(AVES PRESS LTD, 2016) DEMİRBÜKEN, İLKŞAN; Ergin, Cagla; Yurdalan, Saadet Ufuk; Demirbuken, Ilksan; Zengin, OrhanObjective: This study aimed to investigate the fatigue and physical activity levels of smoking and non-smoking healthy sedentary individuals. Methods: The study was conducted with 191 sedentary university students who were informed regarding the study (age of smoking individuals, 21.01 +/- 1.34 years and age of non-smoking individuals, 20.76 +/- 1.65 years). The short form of the International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to assess the physical activity levels, and the Piper Fatigue Scale was used to assess the fatigue levels. Results: There were no significant differences between the high, moderate, low intensity, and total physical activity levels of smoking and non-smoking healthy sedentary individuals (p>0.05). There was no statistical difference between the emotional fatigue levels of smoking and non-smoking healthy sedentary individuals (p>0.05), while statistically higher cognitive, sensory, behavioral, and total fatigue scores were observed in smoking healthy sedentary individuals than in non-smoking healthy sedentary individuals (p<0.05). Conclusion: Smoking affects cognitive, sensory, behavioral, and total fatigue levels in young sedentary individuals. It may be useful to inform university students regarding the effects of smoking on fatigue levels with respect to public health.Publication Open Access A Better Way to Decrease Knee Swelling in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Single-Blind Randomised Controlled Trial(HINDAWI LTD, 2019-05-02) DEMİRBÜKEN, İLKŞAN; Sari, Zubeyir; Aydogdu, Onur; Demirbuken, Ilksan; Yurdalan, S. Ufuk; Polat, M. GuldenObjective. In this study, we compared the effects of intermittent pneumatic compression along with conventional treatment with cold-pack treatment along with conventional treatment on clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis. Methods. Eighty-nine patients with knee osteoarthritis participated in this study. One group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and cold packs. The second group received ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, electrical stimulation, exercise, and intermittent pneumatic compression. Range of motion, muscle strength, knee swelling, pain intensity, and functional status were measured at baseline and 4th week. Results. We found significant improvements in range of motion, muscle strength, pain intensity, and functional status after the treatment in both groups (p<0.05). When comparing the effects of these two treatment programs, it was observed that the intermittent pneumatic compression treatment group had a better outcome in terms of knee swelling (p=0.028). Conclusions. According to the results, we could report that intermittent pneumatic compression therapy in addition to conventional treatment has significant positive effects on clinical outcomes in patients with knee osteoarthritis. We could also report that intermittent pneumatic compression therapy along with conventional treatment is superior to cold-pack therapy along with conventional treatment in terms of knee swelling in patients with knee osteoarthritis. This trial is registered with NCT03806322.Publication Open Access A BETTER WAY TO DECREASE KNEE SWELLING IN PATIENTS WITH KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS: INTERMITTENT PNEUMATIC COMPRESSION - A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED CLINICAL TRIAL(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2017-06) DEMİRBÜKEN, İLKŞAN; Sari, Z.; Aydogdu, O.; Demirbuken, I.; Yurdalan, U. S.; Polat, G. M.Publication Metadata only The relationship between objective balance, perceived sense of balance, and fear of falling in stroke patients(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2017) ACAR, GÖNÜL; Oguz, Semra; Demirbuken, Ilksan; Kavlak, Bahar; Acar, Gonul; Yurdalan, Saadet Ufuk; Polat, Mine GuldenObjective: The objective of our study was to investigate the relationship between objective balance, fear of falling, and perceived sense of balance (PSB) in stroke patients. Methods: Seventy patients aged 18-65 years with chronically developed hemiplegia or hemiparesis were enrolled in the study. Patients' objective balance scores, fear of falling, and PSB were obtained using the berg balance scale (BBS), the falls efficacy scale (FES), and a visual analog scale, respectively. The Standard Mini-Mental Examination was performed to exclude patients with mental disorders from the study. Results: There was a moderate negative correlation between PSB and BBS scores (p = 0.001, rho = -0.588); a strong negative correlation between BBS and FES scores (p = 0.001, rho = -0.808); and a strong positive correlation between PSB and FES scores (p = 0.001, rho = 0.714). We found that BBS scores had negative correlation with PBS scores in left hemiplegic patients while there was no any relationship between BBS and PBS scores in right hemiplegic patients. Conclusion: PSB assessment, besides the BBS, should be considered among the routine assessment methods that enable the rehabilitation team to be aware of patients' balance capacities.Publication Open Access Efficacy of neurodevelopmental treatment combined with the Nintendo (R) Wii in patients with cerebral palsy(SOC PHYSICAL THERAPY SCIENCE, 2016) ACAR, GÖNÜL; Acar, Gonul; Altun, Gamze Polen; Yurdalan, SaadetUfuk; Polat, Mine Gulden[Purpose] The aim of this study was to investigate the efficiency of Nintendo (R) Wii games in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment in patients with cerebral palsy. [Subjects and Methods] Thirty hemiparetic cerebral palsy patients (16 females, 14 males; mean age, 6-15 years) were included in the study and divided into two groups: a neurodevelopmental treatment+Nintendo Wii group (group 1, n=15) and a neurodevelopmental treatment group (group 2, n=15). Both groups received treatment in 45-minute sessions 2 days/week for six weeks. Use of the upper extremities, speed, disability and functional independence were evaluated using the Quality of Upper Extremity Skills Test, Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test, ABILHAND-Kids test, and Pediatric Functional Independence Measure (self-care) before and after treatment. [Results] There were statistically significant improvements in all parameters for group 1 and group 2 (except quality of function) after six weeks of treatment. Intergroup analysis showed that group 1 was superior to group 2 in mean change differences in the Jebsen Taylor Hand Function Test. [Conclusion] Our results showed that neurodevelopmental treatment is effective for improving hand functions in hemiplegic cerebral palsy. To provide a enjoyable, motivational, safe, and effective rehabilitation program, the Nintendo (R) Wii may be used in addition to neurodevelopmental treatment.Publication Metadata only The application of matrix rhythm therapy as a new clinical modality in burn physiotherapy programmes(ELSEVIER SCI LTD, 2014) ÖZGÜL, BAHAR; Sari, Zubeyir; Polat, Mine Gulden; Ozgul, Bahar; Aydogdu, Onur; Camcioglu, Burcu; Acar, Ahmet Hakan; Yurdalan, Saadet UfukPurpose: The aim of the present study was to investigate the use of matrix rhythm therapy (MRT) as one of the electrotherapeutic modalities in clinics. Methods: This study was carried out in the Burn and Wound Treatment Department of Dr. Lutfi Kirdar Kartal Education and Research Hospital in Istanbul between October 2010 and August 2011. A treatment protocol including whirlpool, MRT and exercise was applied to a group of patients who had burn injury of upper extremity. The evaluation of each patient included assessment of pain, range of motion, muscle strength, skin flexibility and sensory function at pre- and post-treatment. Results: There was no significant difference in values of pain, muscle strength and flexibility between pre- and post-treatment assessments (p > 0.05). A significant increase was found in the range of motion and sensory function at pre-treatment according to post-treatment (p < 0.01). Conclusion: The usage of MRT in order to maintain and improve the range of motion and to minimise the development of scar tissue was investigated in this study. We suggest conducting randomised controlled studies that carry out a comparison of the MRT with other treatment modalities with more cases and investigate the long-term effects of MRT. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd and ISBI. All rights reserved.Publication Open Access Gender and age impact on plantar pressure distribution in early adolescence(TURKISH ASSOC ORTHOPAEDICS TRAUMATOLOGY, 2019-05) ÖZGÜL, BAHAR; Demirbuken, Ilksan; Ozgul, Bahar; Timurtas, Eren; Yurdalan, Saadet Ufuk; Cekin, Murat Dincer; Polat, Mine GuldenObjective: The aim of the study was to investigate gender and age effect on dynamic plantar pressure distribution in early adolescence. Methods: A total of 524 adolescents (211 women and 313 men; mean age: 12.58 +/- 1.11 years (range: 11-14 years)) participated in pedobarographic measurements during gait at self-selected speed. Data of peak pressure (PP), maximum force (MaxF-Newton), body weight corrected maximum force (BW_MaxF), contact area (CA-cm(2)) were analyzed for total foot and four plantar regions (hindfoot, midfoot, forefoot and toes). Results: Higher toes PP was found in the ages of 12-14 years in females compared to males (253.79 +/- 104.93 vs 216.00 +/- 81.12 for the age of 12, p = 0.011, 264.40 +/- 65.02 vs 227.21 +/- 83.4 for the age of 13, p = 0.044, 299.75 +/- 140.60 vs 238.75 +/- 103.32 for the age of 14, p = 0.005). Females' higher MaxF especially for toes (136.24 +/- 48.54 vs 115.33 +/- 46.03, p = 0.008) and smaller CA especially for forefoot (50.12 +/- 5.79 vs 54.4893 +/- 6.80, p = 0.001) were considerable in the late of early adolescence. Forefoot (305.66 +/- 82.14 females p = 0.001, 281.35 +/- 79.59 males p < 0.001) and total foot PP (374.08 +/- 113.93 females, p = 0.035, 338.61 +/- 85.85 males p = 0.009) at the age of 14 was significantly higher than in younger ages in both gender groups. Conclusion: The results indicate that especially the age of 14 years in early adolescence is a critical age for alteration in plantar pressure distribution. Interestingly females tended to increase their toe and forefoot plantar pressures compared to males by increasing age. We suggest that gender and age impact on toes plantar pressure alterations in early adolescence may be a possible risk factor for further foot impairments. (C) 2019 Turkish Association of Orthopaedics and Traumatology. Publishing services by Elsevier B.V.Publication Metadata only Haemodynamic effects of physiotherapy programme in intensive care unit after liver transplantation(TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD, 2010) YURDALAN, SAADET UFUK; Senduran, Meric; Yurdalan, Saadet Ufuk; Karadibak, Didem; Gunerli, AliObjective. To determine the haemodynamic effects of intensive care physiotherapy after liver transplantation. Patients and methods. Thirteen patients were included in the study after liver transplantation. The following physiotherapy programme were applied to the patients in intensive care unit: Respiratory physiotherapy, active joint movements, sitting in bed (first task), sitting at the edge of bed (second task), standing (third task), sitting out of bed (fourth task) and walking (fifth task). Heart rate (HR), mean, systolic and diastolic blood pressures (MBP, SBP, DBP), peripheral oxygen saturation (SpO(2)), respiration rate (RR) were recorded before treatment, after each task, after treatment and at the fifth minute of recovery. Pain level was assessed with Visual Analogue Scale (0-10). Results. When compared with supine position before treatment, all of the parameters except RR increased after the first task whereas HR, SBP, MBP and pain increased after the second task. After the third task only HR and pain increased. There was no significant difference between the fourth task and pre-treatment values while HR, DBP and pain increased after the fifth task. When measurements of pre-treatment, immediately after treatment and the fifth minute of recovery were compared HR, MBP and pain increased after treatment whereas HR, RR and pain decreased after recovery. There was no significant difference between pre-treatment values and fifth minute of recovery measurements. Conclusion. Returning to initial values after a 5-min period shows that cardiopulmonary changes caused by intensive care physiotherapy after liver transplantation are responded at physiological limits.Publication Open Access WORK - RELATED LUMBAR PAIN IN PHYSIOTHERAPISTS WHO WORK IN DIFFERENT FIELDS - A PILOT STUDY(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2017-06) YURDALAN, SAADET UFUK; Karakoc, B.; Sari, Z.; Aydogdu, O.; Yurdalan, U. S.