This study aimed to investigate the effects of scapular stabilization exercises on pain, shoulder function, and daily activities in individuals with subacr

Pain is one of the most important factors affecting the quality of life. The quality of life can be affected in patients with Rotator Cuff Syndrome (RCS) who have pain and restricted shoulder movements. The aim of our study is to examine the effect of the pain on functional status, quality of life and physical activity levels in daily life activities of RCS patients. 40 patients (19-64 ages) with RC were included in the study. Pain severity (Visual Analogue Scale- VAS), upper extremity functional status and disability (Quick-DASH questionnaire), physical activity level (International Physical Activity Questionnaire- IPAQ) and health related quality of life (Short Form-36- SF-36) were evaluated. Statistical analyzes were made using the SPSS 25.0 program.The cases mean age was 50.40 ± 11.37 and of 26 were female and of 14 were male. In the study, significant relationship was found between the Quick-DASH score and shoulder pain at night, at rest, during activity and during heavy object carrying (p

Objective: To compare early mobilization alone versus early mobilization combined with electrical stimulation on functional recovery, pain, and mobility after lumbar disc herniation surgery. Design: Prospective, two-arm, parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Methods: Sixty adults undergoing primary single-level lumbar discectomy were randomized to early mobilization alone (n=30) or early mobilization combined with NMES/TENS (n=30). Sessions were delivered three times weekly for 5 weeks. Outcomes included the Oswestry Disability Index (ODI), Visual Analog Scale (VAS), Timed Up and Go test (TUG), 10-Meter Walk Test (10MWT), and Manual Muscle Testing (MMT). Results: Significant time × group interactions favored the combined group for ODI (F(1,58)=7.55, P =0.008, η² P =0.115), VAS (F(1,58)=74.53, P <0.001, η² P =0.562), TUG (F(1,58)=27.89, P <0.001, η² P =0.325), 10MWT (F(1,58)=26.71, P <0.001, η² P =0.315), and MMT (F(1,58)=15.33, P <0.001, η² P =0.209). The combined intervention produced greater improvements, especially in pain. Conclusion: Adding electrical stimulation to early mobilization significantly enhances early functional recovery, reduces pain, and improves mobility and strength after lumbar disc herniation surgery. This low-cost adjunct can be readily integrated into routine rehabilitation.

The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between cognitive status, depression level, fear of falling, and quality of life among 87 community-dwelling older adults aged 65 years and above.Participants were evaluated in terms of cognitive status, depression levels, fear of falling, and quality of life, and the interrelationships among these variables were analyzed using correlation analyses. Correlation analyses showed a strong negative correlation between cognitive status and depressive symptoms (r= -0.707, p