Background: Text neck syndrome is an overuse condition that has become a global problem for all ages who use smartphones. Although therapeutic approaches are used to manage text neck syndrome, relatively little evidence exists on efficacy. This study aimed to investigate the effects of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) techniques on individuals with text neck syndrome. Methods: Thirty-eight participants with text neck syndrome were randomly allocated to either the experimental or control group. Both groups performed the program including cervical range of motion, strengthening, and posture correction exercises for 6 weeks, 3 days a week, once a day for 10 repetitions. In the experimental group were included in a PNF program 3 days a week for 6 weeks. In the program, contract-relax and replication techniques were used. Pain intensity, cervical range of motion, cervical muscles’ endurance, posture, and disability were assessed. Outcome measures were assessed at baseline and after 6 weeks. Results: Pain intensity, neck muscle endurance tests, posture, and disability scores significantly improved in both groups (P < .05). The cervical range of motion values in all directions were significantly increased only in the experimental group (P < .05). The improvements in pain intensity, neck muscle endurance tests, posture, and disability scores were greater in the experimental group compared with the control group (P < .05). Conclusion: PNF could be used effectively to reduce neck pain and disability level and enhance cervical range of motion, cervical muscles’ endurance, and posture in individuals with text neck syndrome.

Dyspnea is a cardinal symptom of COPD. This leads to physical deconditioning. Hence, it is recommended that patients stay active despite dyspnea. As a result of painful situations, the term of excessive avoidance from physical movement is defined as Kinezyophobia. Similarly, patients with lung disease avoid or compensate activities. And we can call this dyspnea related kinesiophobia. The aim of this study was to assess the perception of dyspnea related kinesiophobia. In our study 77 patients, who were referred to XXX University Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation which was followed-up with the diagnosis of COPD, participated. Demographic assessment form, pulmonary function test, Breathlessness Beliefs Questionnaire (BBQ), MMRC, HADS, SGRQ, IPAQ and LCADL were performed. SPSS package program was used in analysis and level of significance was determined as p˂0.05. Subjects mean BBQ score was 41.41±6.46. The BBQ total score ranged between 11 to 55 and high scores indicates high level dyspnea related kinesiophobia. BBQ has moderate correlation with FEV₁(lt)(p=-0.401), FVC(lt)(p=-0.414), CAT(p=0.387), MMRC(p=0.402), HADS(p=0.366), IPAQ(p=-0.399). Also, there was high correlation with SGRQ(p=0.614) and LCADL(p=0.689). In our study, the presence of high dyspnea related kinesiophobia was determined in COPD. Also, the relationship between dyspnea related kinesiophobia and pulmonary functions, dyspnea perception, physical activity, activities of daily living, quality of life was determined. In addition, the awareness was provided for the need of assessment of dyspnea related kinesiophobia in clinical applications.

Background: While studies have reported the potential effectiveness of Baduanjin exercises and physical activity recommendations in addressing balance disorders and the increased fall risk commonly observed in elderly individuals, it remains unclear which approach yields superior outcomes. This study aimed to compare the effects of Baduanjin exercise training and physical activity recommendations on balance and fall risk in elderly individuals. Methods: Sixty elderly individuals were included the study. The participants were randomly divided into experimental (n = 30) and control group (n = 30). A Baduanjin exercise training was given to experimental group and physical activity recommendation was given to control group. Both groups performed the exercises training or physical activity recommendation 5 days a week for 8 weeks. The Berg balance scale and the timed up and go test were used to assess balance and fall risk, respectively. All assessments were repeated before and after the 8-week program for both groups. Results: There was a significant increase both in the Berg balance scale and the timed up and go test in both groups (P < .05), but the increases in the experimental group were greater than in the control group (P < .05). Conclusion: The results of this study suggest that both Baduanjin exercise training and general physical activity recommendations are effective in enhancing balance and mitigating fall risk among elderly individuals. Nevertheless, Baduanjin exercise training exhibited greater efficacy in achieving these outcomes compared to physical activity recommendations.