Effects of Motor Imagery Adding To Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Does It Make a Difference

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dc.authorwosid Saltik, Sema/Aaw-8775-2020
dc.authorwosid Ozdincler, Arzu/Lkk-3397-2024
dc.contributor.author Umut, Gulsena Utku
dc.contributor.author Ozdincler, Arzu Razak
dc.contributor.author Ulug, Fitnat
dc.contributor.author Guler, Serhat
dc.contributor.author Saltik, Sema
dc.date.accessioned 2025-07-10T20:04:10Z
dc.date.available 2025-07-10T20:04:10Z
dc.date.issued 2025
dc.department Fenerbahçe University en_US
dc.department-temp [Umut, Gulsena Utku] Biruni Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy & Rehabil, Istanbul, Turkiye; [Ozdincler, Arzu Razak] Fenerbahce Univ, Fac Hlth Sci, Dept Physiotherapy & Rehabil, Istanbul, Turkiye; [Ulug, Fitnat; Guler, Serhat; Saltik, Sema] Istanbul Univ Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Med Fac, Dept Pediat Neurol, Istanbul, Turkiye en_US
dc.description.abstract Introduction/background: The study aims to investigate the effects of the MI (Motor Imagery) program applied in addition to the PTR (Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation) program on gait and balance in children with DMD (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy). Methods: The 38 boys with DMD were included in the study and randomized into two groups: the PTR group (mean age: 7.96 +/- 1.94 years) and the MI + PTR group (mean age: 9.03 +/- 1.71 years). In the PTR group, the PTR program was administered 2 days/week for 8 weeks, and in the MI + PTR group, the MI program was administered 5 days/week in addition to the PTR program. Groups were assessed by the Brooke Lower Extremity Functional Classification Scale, Modified Pediatric Mini Mental Scale, Movement Imagery Questionnaire (MIQc), Kinovea (R) Software Program, Timed Up & Go Test (TUG), Timed Function Tests (TFT), Two-Minute Walk Test (2MWT), and Motor Function Measure (MFM-32). Results: As a result of the study, in PTR Group, TFT-Stairs descending (p = 0.049) was improved. In MI + PTR Group, Kinovea (R) Software Program-Walking Speed (p = 0.003), 2MWT (p = 0.037), TFT-Stair descend and 10-m walk (respectively; p = 0.001; p = 0.039), and MFM-32-D1 (p = 0.036) were improved. According to the comparison between groups, the groups were not superior to each other (p > 0.05). Discussion/conclusion: Although the MI program applied in addition to the PTR program contributes to improvements in walking speed, walking distance, and functional performance in children with DMD, it does not demonstrate superiority over the PTR program alone. en_US
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dc.identifier.doi 10.1016/j.ejpn.2025.05.006
dc.identifier.endpage 71 en_US
dc.identifier.issn 1090-3798
dc.identifier.issn 1532-2130
dc.identifier.pmid 40482355
dc.identifier.scopus 2-s2.0-105007243373
dc.identifier.scopusquality Q1
dc.identifier.startpage 64 en_US
dc.identifier.uri https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejpn.2025.05.006
dc.identifier.uri https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14627/1117
dc.identifier.volume 57 en_US
dc.identifier.wos WOS:001509210500001
dc.identifier.wosquality Q2
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Elsevier Sci Ltd en_US
dc.relation.publicationcategory Makale - Uluslararası Hakemli Dergi - Kurum Öğretim Elemanı en_US
dc.rights info:eu-repo/semantics/closedAccess en_US
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dc.subject Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy en_US
dc.subject Motor Imagery en_US
dc.subject Gait en_US
dc.subject Balance en_US
dc.title Effects of Motor Imagery Adding To Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Program in Children With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Does It Make a Difference en_US
dc.type Article en_US
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