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Ercan S, Ince Parpucu T, Başkurt Z, Başkurt F. Ergonomic risks and problems of the musculoskeletal system for physiotherapists: comparison of employees in the fields of pediatric and adult care. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2024; 30:543-548. [PMID: 38477332 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2024.2323334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/14/2024]
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Objectives. The aim of this study is to compare the ergonomic risk levels, musculoskeletal complaints and quality of life of physiotherapists (PTs) according to their field of work. Methods. A total of 107 volunteer PTs participated in the study, whose information was recorded. Ergonomic risk levels were determined using rapid entire body assessment (REBA). Complaints about the musculoskeletal system of PTs were evaluated with the Cornell musculoskeletal discomfort questionnaire (CMDQ) and quality of life was evaluated by the Nottingham health profile. Results. PTs who worked with pediatric patients (Grouppediatric; n = 47) were younger (p<0.001). PTs who worked with adult patients (Groupadult; n = 60) had a higher daily number of patients (p<0.001). The REBA score did not make a difference between the groups (p = 0.379). The difference was found in the upper back region of the CMDQ (p<0.05). There was no difference between groups for quality of life (p>0.05). Conclusions. Grouppediatric may be working in ergonomically demanding positions, although there is no statistical difference. The injury sites of the musculoskeletal system can differ. However, the reflection of musculoskeletal system problems on quality of life does not show any difference between the groups of PTs.
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- Sabriye Ercan
- Medicine Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Türkiye
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Parpucu Tİ, Keskin T, Başkurt Z, Başkurt F. Effect of Physical Performance Levels of Elderly Living in Urban and Rural Areas on Social Participation, Social Functioning, and Quality of Life: A Cross-sectional Study from the Mediterranean Region of Turkey. Niger J Clin Pract 2024; 27:297-303. [PMID: 38528348 DOI: 10.4103/njcp.njcp_854_22] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 01/21/2024] [Indexed: 03/27/2024]
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BACKGROUND Social interaction is a very important subject for the elderly, especially in the context of active aging. AIM This study aims to investigate the effect of physical performance levels of the elderly living in rural and urban areas on social participation, social functioning, and quality of life. METHODS A total of 418 volunteer elderly aged 65 and over, living in rural (42.3%) and urban (57.7%) areas, participated in this study. The Mini-Mental State Examination, Short Physical Performance Battery, the World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale for Older Adults, Social Functioning Scale, and the Community Integration Questionnaire were applied to participants. RESULTS The scores of social functioning (P = 0.027) and the social network subscale of social participation (P = 0.001) were significantly higher among participants living in urban areas compared to those living in rural areas. Physical performance was positively correlated with social participation (r = 0.404) and social functioning (r = 0.324) at a moderate level (P = 0.000), and with quality of life at a low level (r = 0.158) (P = 0.001). Social participation was positively correlated with social functioning at a high level (r = 0.572) and with quality of life at a moderate level (r = 0.300) (P = 0.000). Social functioning was positively correlated with quality of life at a low level (r = 0.234) (P < 0.01). CONCLUSION To increase social participation, social functioning, and quality of life among the elderly, it is necessary to keep physical performance levels higher. In addition, in the planning of social participation, it is crucial to take into account where the elderly live in.
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- T İ Parpucu
- Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Department, Faculty of Health Sciences, Süleyman Demirel University Isparta, Turkey
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Ercan S, İnce Parpucu T, Başkurt Z, Başkurt F. Health belief model - male osteoporosis: a cross-sectional study. Cent Eur J Public Health 2023; 31:184-190. [PMID: 37934477 DOI: 10.21101/cejph.a7789] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2023] [Accepted: 09/19/2023] [Indexed: 11/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The aim of this study is to examine the knowledge levels, beliefs, and self-efficacies of men regarding osteoporosis according to the health belief model. METHODS Men aged 55 years and older were included in the study. After the descriptive characteristics of the participants were recorded, the Male Osteoporosis Knowledge Quiz, Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale, Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale, and Osteoporosis Knowledge Test were administered to the participants face-to-face. RESULTS A total of 435 men with an average age of 67.3 ± 0.4 years participated in the study. When the participants were categorized according to age subgroups, it was found that marital status (p = 0.002), economic status (p = 0.016), and education level (p < 0.001) differed with age. The results of the osteoporosis-specific measurement tools used in data collection also differed with age (p < 0.05). It was observed that men's levels of osteoporosis knowledge decreased with increasing age (p < 0.05). The lowest scores for the exercise benefits and health motivation subdimensions of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale and the Osteoporosis Self-Efficacy Scale were obtained from the subgroup that included the oldest participants (p < 0.05). The highest scores for the calcium barriers subdimension of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale were obtained from younger participants (p = 0.036). The level of osteoporosis knowledge showed a low-to-moderate correlation with each question of the Osteoporosis Health Belief Scale (p < 0.05). Age, education, associating the role of physiotherapy with primary-secondary treatment approaches, and health beliefs were the factors that affected the osteoporosis knowledge levels of the participating men (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The knowledge of osteoporosis and preventive beliefs and behaviours of men need to be increased. Knowledge and perceptions of susceptibility to osteoporosis should be developed in men with appropriate education from an early age. We recommend that exercise and physiotherapy approaches should be utilized to a greater extent, especially for individuals in the at-risk age range.
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- Sabriye Ercan
- Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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- Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Health Sciences Faculty, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Turkey
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İnce Parpucu T, Ercan S, Başkurt Z, Başkurt F. The Impact of Lower Extremity Fatigue on Lower Quadrant Dysfunction and Health Profile in Hairdressers. Med Lav 2023; 114:e2023019. [PMID: 37309885 DOI: 10.23749/mdl.v114i3.13395] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 06/14/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fatigue is also an important occupational condition for hairdressers. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to determine the lower extremity fatigue and related factors in hairdressers. METHODS Lower Extremity Fatigue was assessed with 2 questions containing a 5-point Likert scale. Numerical fatigue rating scale was used to assess general fatigue level, visual analogue scale was used to assess occupational satisfaction, Nottingham Health Profile (NHP) was used to assess health profile, and Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) was used to assess lower quadrant pain profile. RESULTS In the assessment of lower extremity pain, statistically significant difference was found between Fatigue and Non-fatigue groups in waist (p:0.018), right knee (p:0.020), left knee (p:0.019) and right lower leg (p:0.023) parameters. In the lower extremity Weighted Scores, there were significant differences between the fatigue and non-fatigue groups in waist (p:0.0001), right upper leg (p:0.018), left upper leg (p:0.009), right knee (p:0.0001) left knee (p:0.0001), right lower leg (p:0.001) and left lower leg (p:0.002). The difference in the Energy, Pain and Physical Mobility sub-dimensions of the Nottingham Health Profile of the hairdressers in 'Fatigue Group' was at a significant level. CONCLUSIONS In conclusion, the rate of lower extremity fatigue found in hairdressers in the present study was quite high and lower extremity fatigue was associated with lower extremity pain and health profile.
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Ercan S, Ince Parpucu T, Başkurt Z, Başkurt F. Gender Differences, Ergonomics Risks and Upper Quadrant Musculoskeletal Pain in Hairdressers. Int J Occup Saf Ergon 2022; 29:685-689. [PMID: 35437115 DOI: 10.1080/10803548.2022.2066315] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine ergonomic risk levels and upper quadrant musculoskeletal pain (UQMP) level of hairdressers, and difference and correlation between gender. Volunteers participating in study were assessed with the descriptive data form, Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA), Cornell Musculoskeletal Discomfort Questionnaire (CMDQ) and The Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (DASH). 229 (female, 26.6%; male, 73.4%) hairdressers participated in study. Prevalence of in the first three frequencies pain in the musculoskeletal system was calculated as 48.5% in neck, 41.5% in upper back, 33.6% in shoulder. The mean DASH score of the hairdressers was 10.75±10.70, Quick DASH-work modulated score was 6.85±10.24 and mean ergonomic risk score was moderate to high (5.36±1.22) according to RULA. Although there was no difference in terms of gender in the ergonomic risk level, higher level of UQMP was significant in females (p˂0.05). RULA score correlated with CMDQ and DASH score in both genders (p˂0.05). Hairdressers perform their jobs in work environments in moderate to very high ergonomic risk level. There is a possibility of UQMP in hairdressers especially female due to the effect of their movement patterns as a requirement of their profession.
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- Sabriye Ercan
- Medicine Faculty, Department of Sports Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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- Health Sciences Faculty, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Suleyman Demirel University, Isparta, Türkiye
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Ercan S, Başkurt F, Başkurt Z, Çetin C. Effect of Self-perceived Fatigue on Balance and Functional Mobility in Middle-Aged Obese Women. Acta Med Okayama 2019; 73:95-100. [PMID: 31015743 DOI: 10.18926/amo/56644] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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The aim of this study was to examine effect of fatigue levels on functional mobility and balance in middle-aged obese females. The study included 98 healthy females aged 40-60 years with BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2. Self-perceived fatigue was evaluated with a self-administered questionnaire, the Checklist of Individual Strength in Turkish (CIS-T), on which 62.3% of the study subjects identified themselves as fatigued. The body weight and BMI values of fatigued subjects were found to be higher than those of the non-fatigue group (p<0.05). The reported exercise habits of the fatigue group were found to be significantly lower than their non-fatigued peers (p<0.05). The level of functional mobility (Timed Up and Go Test), static balance (One-Legged Stance Test with Eyes Open) and dynamic balance (Functional Reach Test and the 3-meter Timed Tandem Walk Test) were measured, and statistically significant differences were found between fatigue and non-fatigue groups on all of them (p<0.05). In addition, correlations were found between the sub-parameters of the CIS-T scale and the functional tests at.
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- Sabriye Ercan
- Department of Sports Medicine, Suleyman Demirel University, Medicine Faculty, Sports Medicine Department, Isparta 32200,
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Ergan M, Başkurt F, Başkurt Z. The examination of work-related musculoskeletal discomforts and risk factors in veterinarians. Arh Hig Rada Toksikol 2018; 68:198-205. [PMID: 28976885 DOI: 10.1515/aiht-2017-68-3011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2017] [Accepted: 08/01/2017] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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This study aimed to determine the frequency of work-related musculoskeletal discomforts (WMSDs) observed in veterinarians and the risk factors that may bring about these. Two hundred and seven veterinarians working in three provinces in south west Turkey were included in the study. The demographic and occupational information on the participants was recorded. The Modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire was used to evaluate the musculoskeletal problems of different body parts, which cause difficulties at work and result in staying away from work. 49.8 % of veterinarians mostly have problems with lower back, 41.1 % with back, and 39.1 % with neck. The frequency of WMSDs tends to increase with the progress of professional experience. Three work-related activities during which veterinarians experience most difficulties while at work are obstetric procedures (28 %), vaccination (25.6 %), and driving (23.2 %). It is statistically significant that arm problems are observed more in veterinarians working with large animal types (p<0.05). The high level of job related stress and low job satisfaction statistically significantly affect the formation of WMSDs (p<0.05). The study showed that a large number of veterinarians experienced work-related musculoskeletal pain and discomforts that could be caused by some physical and psychosocial risk factors. Therefore, it is recommended for veterinarians to receive education on ergonomics and exercise from the beginning of their professional lives to prevent WMSDs.
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Başkurt Z, Başkurt F, Özcan A, Yilmaz Ö. The immediate effects of heat and TENS on pressure pain threshold and pain intensity in patients with Stage I shoulder impingement syndrome. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2013. [DOI: 10.1163/156856906775249839] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Başkurt Z, Başkurt F, Gelecek N, Özkan MH. The effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercise in the patients with subacromial impingement syndrome. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2012; 24:173-9. [PMID: 21849731 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-2011-0291] [Citation(s) in RCA: 85] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVE The study investigated the effectiveness of stretching, strengthening exercises, and the scapular stabilization exercises on the pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM), muscle strength, joint position sense (JPS), scapular dyskinesis and quality of life (OL) in the patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SIS). METHODS 27 women and 13 men, mean age 51 (24-71) years old, were included in this study. All the patients were separated into 2 groups according to simple random table. Stretching and strengthening exercises were given to the group I (n=20) and scapular stabilization exercises were added to the group II (n=20). The pain severity, shoulder ROM, muscle strength, JPS, lateral scapular slide test (LSST), Western Ontario Rotator Cuff (WORC) Index were evaluated before and after treatment. Patients completed a 6-week rehabilitation program, three times a week. RESULTS The results showed that all measurements improved statistically in both groups after treatment (p < 0.05). And the improvements in the muscle strength, JPS and scapular dyskinesia were significantly different in group II (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION It is suggested that in the treatment of SIS; scapular stabilization exercises, given with stretching and strengthening exercises, can be more effective in increasing the muscle strength, developing the JPS and decreasing the scapular dyskinesis.
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- Zeliha Başkurt
- Suleyman Demirel University, Health Sciences Faculty, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Isparta, Turkey.
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Kara B, Başkurt Z, Acar U. One year outcome after surgery for lumbar disc herniation: a comparison of reoperated and not reoperated patients. Turk Neurosurg 2007; 17:1-6. [PMID: 17918670] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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OBJECTIVES To assess the disability level and quality of life of the patients who had been reoperated and not reoperated because of lumbar disc herniation. METHODS 34 reoperated and 34 not reoperated patients with lumbar disc herniation were retrospectively included in the study. The disability levels of the patients were evaluated with the Oswestry Disability Index and the the quality of life was evaluated with SF-36. The measurements were repeated in the 2nd, 6th and 12th months after the operation. RESULTS The disability measurements of the reoperated and not reoperated patients were found to be significantly different in the 2nd, 6th and 12th months (p < 0.05); and it was noticed that the reoperated group had more disability levels than not reoperated patients in all the assessments. SF-36 measurement in the 2nd month showed significant differences in all parameters except pain (p < 0.05). There were important differences in all parameters of quality of life in the 6th month and significant differences were found in all parameters of quality of life except physical and emotional role limitation in the 12th month (p < 0.05) in favour of the not reoperated group. CONCLUSIONS The increase in the number of operations affects the disability level and quality of life negatively.
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- Bilge Kara
- Dokuz Eylül University, School of Physical Therapy, Inciralti Izmir, Turkey.
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