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The acute effects of different intensity whole-body vibration exposure on muscle tone and strength of the lower legs, and hamstring flexibility: A pilot study
(Human Kinetics Publishers Inc., 2021) Saldiran,T.; Atici,E.; Rezaei,D.A.; Öztürk,Ö.; Uslu,B.; Özcan,B.A.; Okudan,B.
Context: The research on the change in properties of the lower leg muscles by different intensity sinusoidal vertical whole-body vibration (SV-WBV) exposures has not yet been investigated. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine effect of a 20-minute different intensity SV-WBV application to the ankle plantar flexor and dorsiflexor muscles properties and hamstring flexibility. Design: Prospective preintervention-postintervention design. Setting: Physiotherapy department. Participants: A total of 50 recreationally active college-aged individuals with no history of a lower leg injury volunteered. Interventions: The SV-WBV was applied throughout the session with an amplitude of 2 to 4 mm and a frequency of 25 Hz in moderate-intensity vibration group and 40 Hz in a vigorous-intensity vibration group. Main Outcome Measures: The gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscle tone was assessed with MyotonPRO, and the strength evaluation was made on the same lower leg muscles using hand-held dynamometer. The sit and reach test was used for the lower leg flexibility evaluation. Results: The gastrocnemius muscle tone decreased on the right side (d=0.643, P=.01) and increased on the left (d = 0.593, P=.04) when vigorous-intensity vibration was applied. Bilateral gastrocnemius muscle strength did not change in both groups (P > .05). Without differences between groups, bilateral tibialis anterior muscle strength increased in both groups (P < .01). Bilateral gastrocnemius and tibialis anterior muscle tone did not change in the moderate-intensity vibration group (P > .05). Flexibility increased in both groups (P < .01); however, there was no statistically significant difference between the groups (d = 0.169, P = .55). Conclusions: According to study results, if SV-WBV is to be used in hamstring flexibility or ankle dorsiflexor muscle strengthening, both vibration exposures should be preferred. Different vibration programs could be proposed to increase ankle plantar flexor muscle strength in the acute results. Vigorous-intensity vibration exposure is effective in altering ankle plantar flexor muscle tone, but it is important to be aware of the differences between the lower legs. © 2021 Human Kinetics, Inc.
THE EFFECTS OF INSTRUMENT-ASSISTED SOFT TISSUE MOBILIZATION AND KINESIO TAPING ON PAIN, FUNCTIONAL DISABILITY AND DEPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC LOW BACK PAIN: A RANDOMIZED TRIAL
(Turkey Assoc Physiotherapists, 2022) Cakmak, Ozge; Atici, Emine; Gulsen, Mustafa
Purpose: Low back pain is a common condition that can become chronic, which reduces the life quality of the patient by causing functional disability and depression. This study aimed to investigate the effects of instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM) and kinesio taping (KT) along with conservative treatment in patients with chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNLBP). Methods: A total of 30 patients with chronic low back pain aged between 30-50 years included in the study were randomized to IASTM (n=15) and KT (n=15) groups. Both the groups underwent conservative treatment that comprised of a hot pack, ultrasound, transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) and home exercises. In this study, assessments were made using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Roland Morris Disability Questionnaire (RMDQ), and Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). The measurements were carried out at the beginning and end of the treatment. Results: As a result of the study, IASTM method improved in parameters such as pain (p<0.05), functionality (p=0.001) and depression (p<0.05). As a result of the study, the KT group improved in parameters such as pain, functionality and depression compared to pre-treatment (p<0.05). However, the two treatments were not superior to each other in pain (p=0.241), functionality (p=0.687) and depression (p=0.699) parameters. Conclusion: It has been observed that both treatments have positive effects on many parameters such as pain, disability, depression and mental state in patients with CNLBP. This study demonstrates that IASTM and KT treatments can be used to support therapeutic effects in patients with CNLBP.
EFFECTS OF KINESIO TAPING ON POSTURAL STABILITY IN YOUNG SOCCER PLAYERS
(Carbone Editore, 2019) Gulsen, Mustafa; Pekyavas, Niahn Ozunlu; Atici, Emine; Sahin, Fatma Nese; Guler, Ozkan
Background: This study aims to investigate the effects of Kinesio Taping on postural stability in young soccer players. Methods: 62 volunteer soccer players from Cayyolu Sports Club were included in our study. Players were randomly allocated into two groups; a Kinesio taping (KT) (n=31), and a control group (n = 31). KT application including gastrocnemius and quadriceps femoris muscle facilitation techniques were applied to the first group. The second group was set as the control group and no application was made. Sociodemographic characteristics, postural stability and thermographic assessment were evaluated prior to and after the application of the Kinesio Taping. All the statistical analyses were set a priori at an alpha level of p<0.05. The tests for homogeneity (Levene's test) and normality (Shapiro-Wilk) were used to determine the appropriate statistical methods to apply for comparison between the groups. According to the test results, the parametric paired sample T-test was used to compare between baseline and post-treatment within a group, while independent sample T-test for equality of means was used for comparison between the groups. Results: No statistically significant differences were observed between the groups at baseline regarding age, body mass index, skin temperature and postural stability (p > 0.05). Statistically significant differences were found in all the assessed parameters in both Kinesio Taping and control groups (all p<0.05) except thermal imaging of dominant gastrocnemius muscle results (p=0.668) after the Kinesio application. Statistically significant differences were found in all parameters across groups (all p<0.05). Conclusions: Kinesio Taping may increase postural stability and decrease the risk of injury. According to thermal imaging assessments, both quadriceps and gastrocnemius muscles may be active in maintaining postural stability. As the decreasing risk of injury is very important for young soccer players, our results may show a preventive measure for sports physiotherapists working on soccer fields.
EFFECTS OF TRACTION THERAPY IN ADDITION TO CONVENTIONAL PHYSIOTHERAPY MODALITIES ON PAIN AND FUNCTIONALITY IN PATIENTS WITH LUMBAR DISC HERNIATION: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
(Carbone Editore, 2018) Gulsen, Mustafa; Atici, Emine; Aytar, Aydan; Sahin, Fatma Nese
The aim of this study is to investigate the effects of traction therapy in addition to conventional physiotherapy modalities on pain and functionality in patients with chronic lumbar disc herniation. Patients (n=210, mean age=48.20 +/- 13.07 years, mean height=167.2 +/- 9.34 and mean weight= 74.86 +/- 13.47) were diagnosed with lumbar disc hernia through a clinical evaluation and an MRI and were graded as "protrusion or bulging lumbar herniation" according to the Macnab Classification. Patients were then randomly divided into 3 groups: the first group (n=70) underwent a hot pack (HP), Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS), ultrasounds (US) and home exercise (HE); the second group (n=75) underwent additional traction therapy compared to the first group and the third group (n=65) was given only home exercise. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of patients were recorded. All assessments were done before and after the treatments (4th week). Pain and functional status of patients were evaluated. There were no significant differences between the groups (p>0.05) except for pain score (p<0.05). Comparing within groups showed improvements in all parameters after treatment (p<0.05). Although there was a significant difference between group 1 and group 3, group 2 and group 3 in pain scores (p< 0.05), there was no significant difference found for other outcome measures.It was observed that in all treatment groups, there was a significant reduction of pain and functional impairment. Traction therapy wasn't more effective than other treatments for patients with lumbar disc herniation. As a clinical outcome not only physiotherapy modalities are effective, but also specific home exercises could be considered as a form of treatment for patients with lumbar disc hernia.

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