Browsing by Author "Caglar, Engin"

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Immediate Effects of Soft Tissue Mobilization and Percussive Massage on Balance in Young Adults With Pes Planus: a Single Blind, Randomized Controlled Pilot Study
(Elsevier, 2024) Çağlar, Engin; Ozdemir, Aysem Ecem; Saglam, Oznur Kaya; Caglar, Engin; Caglar, Meltem Meran; Demir, Gokhan; Duymaz, Tomris; Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
Background: Presence of pes planus is known to effect balance. In this study, it was aimed to examine the immediate effects of IASTM and PMT on static and dynamic balance in young adults with pes planus. Method: The navicular drop test was used to diagnose pes planus. 51 individuals were included in the study and divided into three groups [IASTM (n:15), percussive massage (n:18) and control (n:18) groups] by simple randomization. Flamingo and Y Balance test was assessed before and immediately after intervention. Repeated Measures ANOVA test was used for the intergroup comparison, and the One -Way ANOVA test was used for the intragroup comparison, also post -hoc test with Tukey correction was performed. Results: There was no significant difference in static balance between the three groups (p > 0.05). There was a significant difference in dynamic balance between groups (p < 0.05). Only IASTM group had significant differences at before and after intervention of all directions except for posterolateral direction of Y Balance Test (p < 0.05). Conclusion: IASTM applied to the plantar fascia of individuals with pes planus have immediate effects on dynamic balance when compared to no intervention and percussive massage even within a small sample size.
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Systematic Review of Clinical Outcome Parameters of Conservative Treatment of Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients
(Mdpi, 2025) Colak, Tugba Kuru; Durmus, Betul Beyza; Saatci, Ece Zeynep; Caglar, Engin; Akcay, Burcin; Maeso, Santiago Lasa
Background: The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate the clinical outcome measures, either in separation or in conjunction with the Cobb angle, that were employed in randomized controlled trials to evaluate posture and spinal deformity. Methods: The PubMed, PEDro, OVID, and Scopus electronic databases were used to search for published articles from January 2004 to May 2024. All the searches included English language studies. Keywords were determined as "scoliosis, exercise, physical activity, brace, bracing, conservative treatment, rehabilitation, physiotherapy and physical therapy". Results: The most commonly used clinical evaluation parameters other than the Cobb angle in the studies were the ATR and surface topography measurements. The most commonly used assessment methods were POTSI asymmetry assessment performed with measurements made on photographs, the WRVAS, a deformity perception assessment evaluated with different photographs, and the SRS-22 scale, a disease-specific quality of life assessment. Conclusions: New developments in the treatment of scoliosis have brought about alternative measurement techniques that offer a more comprehensive view of patient outcomes. As a result of the review of the literature, it has emerged that radiation-free, valid, and reliable multidimensional evaluations should be performed in follow-up and treatment efficacy evaluations after initial diagnosis in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.