Browsing by Author "Ozdincler, Arzu Razak"

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Cross-Cultural Adaptation, Validity, and Reliability of the Turkish Version of the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool for Athletes
(Human Kinetics Publ Inc, 2025) Yazgan, Elif Aleyna; Coskunsu, Dilber Karagozoglu; Ozdincler, Arzu Razak
Context: To cross-cultural translate the Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) to Turkish version (CAIT-T) and to evaluate the validity, reliability, and cutoff score of CAIT-T for Turkish athletic population. Design: The English version of CAIT was translated to CAIT-T based on a guideline of cross-cultural adaptation. Fifty-two athletes with chronic ankle instability and 63 athletes without chronic ankle instability were included in the study. Construct validity was evaluated with correlations between the CAIT-T, Turkish version of Foot Ankle Ability Measure (FAAM-T), and Numeric Rating Scale. CAIT-T was completed twice by each participant at 7 to 10 days intervals to assess test-retest reliability based on the intraclass correlation coefficient, whereas Cronbach alpha evaluated internal consistency. Discriminative validity and content validity of the CAIT-T also evaluated. Results: In construct validity, strong positive correlation was found between CAIT-T and Numeric Rating Scale perceived ankle instability (rho = -.771, P<.001), as well as moderate negative correlations with FAAM-T-activities of daily living and FAAM-T-sports (rho = -.448, P < .001 and rho = -0.541, P < .001, respectively). The CAIT-T demonstrated strong test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient score of .98) with a good internal consistency (Cronbach alpha: .85). Receiver operating characteristic curve showed a cutoff score of 26.5 (Youden index: 0.78, sensitivity: 0.57, specificity: 0.90.5). No ceiling or floor effects were observed. Conclusions: CAIT-T is a valid and reliable questionnaire for the assessment of chronic ankle instability in the Turkish athletic population.
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The Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Upper Extremity Muscle Strength: a Systematic Review
(Georg Thieme verlag Kg, 2024) Özdinçler, Arzu; Atli, Ecenur; Ozdincler, Arzu Razak; Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
Objective This systematic review aims to investigate the effect of blood flow restriction training (BFRT) on upper extremity muscle strength in pathological conditions of the upper extremity musculoskeletal system or in healthy individuals. Materials and Methods This study was conducted in accordance with the PRISMA guideline statement. The randomized controlled studies which published from January 2000 to May 2022 were searched in the PubMed, Web of Science, MEDLINE, Scopus, and Cochrane Library databases. Inclusion criteria were healthy clinical population or musculoskeletal pathology related to the upper extremity, participants aged 18 and above, application of blood flow restriction to the arm, a randomized controlled study design, and publication in English. Additionally, the presentation of upper extremity muscle strength as an outcome measurement was required. The quality of the studies was evaluated using The Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Articles that were non-randomized, inaccessible in full text, and scored 4 or below on the PEDro scale were excluded. Results Five studies were included with 219 participants. The included studies had PEDro scores ranging from 5 to 8, with an average score of 6.4. This review demonstrated a positive or neutral effect of BFRT on grip strength and shoulder strength. Conclusion Although some studies have reported positive effects of BFRT on upper extremity muscle strength, there is no conclusive evidence regarding the protocol to be used for increasing upper extremity muscle strength.
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The Effectiveness of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques Versus Conventional Therapy in Patients With Proximal Humerus Fracture: Randomized Controlled Trial
(Taylor & Francis Inc, 2025) Kus, Gamze; Alpozgen, Ayse Zengin; Ozdincler, Arzu Razak; Gungor, Feray; Altun, Suleyman
Background To date, no study has investigated the effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques for patients with proximal humerus fractures (PHF). Objective To compare the effect of PNF, conventional physicaltherapy (CPT) on shoulder passive and active range of motion (ROM), function, muscle strength, pain, kinesiophobia, quality of life (QoL), and patient satisfaction in patients with PHF. Methods A total of 40 patients with PHF were randomly allocated into two groups of CPT and PNF. Both groups received treatment programs three times a week for 6 weeks. The primary measures were shoulder ROM, function, and muscle strength. The secondary measures were pain, kinesiophobia, QoL, and patient satisfaction. Results Forty patients analyzed at the end of the study. There were no statistically significant group-by-time interactions for function, pain, shoulder ROM (active and passive), or muscle strength (p > .05). However, there were statistically significant group-by-time interactions in role limitations due to physical health subscale of the 36-item Short Form Survey (SF-36) in CPT (p = .046, eta(2)(p) = 0.078). In addition, a significant difference was found in patient satisfaction at 3 weeks in CPT (p = .021) but no difference at 6 weeks between groups (p > .05). Conclusion The PNF techniques demonstrated similar outcomes to the CPT in reducing pain, improving function and shoulder ROM, and enhancing quality of life in patients with PHF in short time. According to our findings, PNF techniques are as effective as CPT and can be proposed as a potential adjunctive treatment for patients with PHF. Clinicaltrialnumber NCT05960435
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Investigating the Impact of Various Insole Applications on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly
(Elsevier, 2025) Öztürk, Başar; Özdinçler, Arzu; Kocyigit, Ahmet; Kaya, Begum Kara; Kisa, Eylul Pinar; Fizyoterapi Ve Rehabilitasyon Bölümü
Objectives: Aging leads to physical and cognitive declines, notably affecting balance and motor skills, making falls a prevalent health concern among the elderly. Falls, a significant health issue among the elderly, often stem from these impairments. This study aims to investigate the impact of different insole materials, specifically cork and silicone, on balance and postural stability in the elderly. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted at the Istanbul Barinyurt Elderly Care Center with 24 participants, divided into two groups to test cork and silicone insoles. Balance parameters, plantar pressure, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, and the Five Times Sit-to-Stand Test were used as measures. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney U and Wilcoxon tests. Results: Post-intervention, the cork insole group showed significant improvements in balance, maximum plantar pressure, and functional mobility tests compared to the silicone insole group. While both insoles enhanced certain balance parameters and walking performance, cork insoles proved more effective in key outcomes. Additionally, maximum plantar pressure for the cork insoles group decreased significantly, indicating better pressure distribution and potentially enhanced balance. Conclusion: Cork insoles are superior to silicone insoles in improving balance and postural stability among the elderly. This study supports using cork insoles as part of fall prevention strategies, emphasizing the importance of material properties in orthopedic insole design. Future research should explore long-term effects and integrate insoles with other postural stability methods for comprehensive elderly care.