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The effects of very early mirror therapy on functional improvement of the upper extremity in acute stroke patients
(The Society of Physical Therapy Science, 2015)
The aim of the study was to evaluate the effects of a very early mirror therapy program on functional improvement of the upper extremity in acute stroke patients. Eight stroke patients who were treated in an acute neurology ...
A structured exercise programme combined with proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching or static stretching in posttraumatic stiffness of the elbow: a randomized controlled trial
(Sage Publications Ltd., 2019)
Objectives: To compare the different stretching techniques, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching and static stretching, in patients with elbow stiffness after a treated elbow fracture. Design: ...
The effects of Internet-based exercise compared with supervised group exercise in people with type 2 diabetes: a randomized controlled study
(Sage Publications, 2018)
Objectives: To compare the effects of Internet-based exercise on glycaemic control, blood lipids, body composition, physical activity level, functional capacity, and quality of life with supervised group exercise in patients ...
Stretching exercises combined with ischemic compression in pectoralis minor muscle with latent trigger points: A single-blind, randomized, controlled pilot trial
(Elsevier, 18.12.2019)
Background and purpose: Latent trigger points (LTrPs) in the pectoralis minor (PM) muscle lead to muscle tightness. This study aimed to investigate which type of stretching exercise used after ischemic compression (IC) was ...
The determiner role of dynamic balance, flexibility and aerobic endurance on change of direction ability in young male soccer players
(Romen Spor Hekimliği Derneği, 2019)
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of dynamic balance (DB), flexibility and aerobic endurance in relation to change of direction (COD), and to compare playing positions in terms of COD, dynamic balance, ...
Chest wall mobility: Identification of underlying predictors
(Elsevier Inc., 22.10.2020)
Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify factors contributing to normal mobility or hypermobility of the chest wall. Methods: Seventy-eight young adults were divided into 2 groups: patients with normal mobility ...
The frailty and falling in related with functional performance, balance and physical activity in elderly during Covid-19 pandemics
(Oxford University Press, 27.11.2020)
Background: Falls and frailty are main causes of morbidity and frequenty associated with functional performance, balance and physical activity. The restrictions imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic force the elderly to spend ...
The efficiency of mirror therapy on drop foot in Multiple Sclerosis Patients
(John Wiley and Sons, 05.2021)
Abstract: Introduction Although the effectiveness of mirror therapy (MT) has been proved in stroke persons, there is no scientific evidence about the results in people with multiple sclerosis. The aim was to investigate ...
Proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation stretching combined with kinesio taping for hamstring flexibility in amateur athletes: A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial
(University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw, 2021)
Introduction. This study investigated the effect of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF), Kinesio® tape (KT), and PNF combined with KT (PNF + KT) for hamstring flexibility and jumping performance in amateur ...
