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Kırsehir Ahi Evran University · Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Introduction: Kartagener's syndrome (KS), consisting of bronchiectasis, situs inversus totalis, and sinusitis, is a subtype of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD). The presence of KS may affect respiratory and physical functions. Purpose: This study aimed to compare respiratory functions, exercise capacity, muscle strength, and physical activity le...

Amaç: Bu çalışmanın amacı evre 3 kronik böbrek hastalığı olan bireylerde solunum kas kuvveti, egzersiz kapasitesi ve fizyolojik harcama indeksini değerlendirmekti. Yöntem: Yirmi dört evre 3 kronik böbrek hastası (46,21±9,48 yıl, 13 kadın (%54,2), 11 erkek (%45,8)) retrospektif olarak incelendi. Solunum kas kuvveti (maksimal inspiratuar basınç ve ek...

The COVID-19 pandemic process may affect the physical and psychosocial health in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of this study was to compare the quality of life, physical activity, fear of COVID-19 and mental health in CKD patients and healthy individualsand compare the aforementioned parameters in end-stage renal disease (ESRD...

Introduction: Assessment of exercise capacity is important for information about lung function and prognosis in Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). In addition, deterioration in the pulmonary system may affect cough efficiency, posture, and thoracoabdominal mobility. In turn, this deterioration may also disturb the psychological function of patients...

Purpose: The COVID-19 pandemic period may affect the physical and mental health of non-cystic fibrosis (CF) bronchiectasis patients who had lung diseases. In this study, we purposed to compare COVID-19 phobia, quality of life, health anxiety, physical activity level and sleep quality during the pandemic between patients with non-CF bronchiectasis a...

Background: The decline in ambulatory activities and negative alterations in gait characteristics may impair balance and increase fall risk in obstructive lung diseases. Few studies have evaluated balance and gait parameters in individuals with bronchiectasis. Purpose: This study aimed to compare the gait parameters and functional balance in ind...

Background and objectives The pathophysiological mechanisms of primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) may affect many functions, including respiratory, physical, and health status. This study aimed to compare respiratory muscle strength, inspiratory muscle endurance, muscle strength, exercise capacity, physical activity levels, and quality of life in PCD...

Objective: The 6-minute pegboard and ring test (6PBRT) is a test of upper-extremity functional capacity designed for and validated in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The aim of this study was to evaluate the validity and reliability of the 6PBRT in asthma patients. Methods: Thirty-four adults (30 women, 4 men) with well-controlled asthma wer...