[Purpose] This study was conducted to examine the effects of age and body mass index on
plantar cutaneous sensation in healthy women. [Subjects and Methods] Two hundred and three
healthy female volunteers over the age of 20 were included in the study. The statistical
analyses were performed by considering the age and body mass index values of the
individuals. The individuals were divided according to their ages and body mass index
values. Foot pain was measured with a visual analogue scale and plantar cutaneous
sensation using Semmes-Weinstein monofilaments. [Results] Fifty-six (27.5%) of the
participants had normal weights, 67 (33%) were overweight, and 80 (39%) were obese.
Statistical analysis revealed that as age and body mass index values increased, plantar
sensitivity decreased and the frequency and severity of pain increased. [Conclusion] It is
possible that healthy women may experience a decrease in foot plantar sensation with
increasing weight and age. If women do not have any health problems, proprioception and
sensory training must be focused on in order to prevent balance and falling problems.
Background: Musculoskeletal problems (neck, shoulder, back pain etc.) occur as a chronic pain or disability that reducesquality of life and economic productivity. To test the hypothesis that, comparison of the effectiveness of one-session application of two physiotherapy methods. The other aim is to investigation the relationship between physical activity and pain, muscle relaxation.
Method: This study was designed randomized trial and double blind. Participants (with neck pain) divided into two groups (Classical Massage (CM), n=24 and Active Stretching, n=21) Pain were determined by the visual analog scale (VAS), a digital pressure algometer was used to assess pain threshold (PT) level and muscle relaxation response was measured by means of electromyography biofeedback (EMG_BF). Physical activity was determined by the physical activity assessment questionnaire (PAAQ).
Results: Only the EMG values on the right SCM muscles of the CM group was found significantly higher than stretching group (p=0.003). The relationship between EMG-BF, PT values and PAAQ was examined.
Conclusions: Self-stretching is more effective than CM in providing muscle relaxation. Physical activities (especially steps, sitting at home working and school activities) particularly affect neck pain and SCM muscle.
Introduction. The aim was to determine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the self-rated fall risk questionnaire (FRQ). Methods. The study included 100 individuals aged over 65 years. For test-retest reliability, firstly, the questionnaire was applied to volunteers, and, after 15-20 days, the individuals were asked to fill in the questionnaire again. For internal consistency, its correlation was evaluated with the Berg Balance Scale and Timed Up and Go test, of which Turkish reliability and validity studies had been previously performed in older individuals. Results. The internal consistency of FRQ results obtained in the first (test results) and second (retest results) tests was found to be moderate (Cronbach's alpha coefficient: 0.771 and 0.854, respectively). The test-retest reliability of the FRQ total score and the total score of the other scales was excellent and turned out to be statistically significant. in the statistical analysis, correlations were observed between both the test results and the retest results (p < 0.05). Conclusions. in this study, the Turkish version of FRQ, which provides essential data for evaluating fall risk in older individuals and for consulting a specialist for detailed examination if necessary, was found to be highly valid and reliable.
The results of our study indicated that application of plantar massage to patients with T2 DM caused an improvement in balance, functional mobility, and functional reach values. An increase in body balance and functional mobility may explain the improvement in TUG. Foot massage to be added to rehabilitation exercise programs of DM patients will be important in improving balance and mobility of patients.
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