The kinesiophobia adversely affect the quality of life limiting the physical activity status of patients with chronic low back pain.

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Chronic low back pain is affect in patients than chronic neck pain as a emotional status and disability level.

BackgroundThis study was planned to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal problems, depression, and quality of life in students preparing for university entrance exams.MethodsA total of 180 students were included in the study, 104 were female (57.77%), and 76 were male (42.22%). Students were reached through the cram schools (“dershane”) in Denizli. Musculoskeletal system problems, depression status, and quality of life were determined with the Musculoskeletal-Postural Discomfort Scale (MDS), Boratav Depression Screen Scale (Bordepta), and Short Form-36 (SF-36), respectively. Demographic data, daily study, and sleep duration were also recorded.ResultsStudents have moderate musculoskeletal discomfort. Musculoskeletal disorders and depressive symptoms are more observed in female students than male students (P = 0.000). The SF-36 results were significantly negatively correlated with the MDS and Bordepta scores. A significant positive correlation was found between musculoskeletal disorders and depression status (r = 0.351, P = 0.000). Sleep duration was negatively correlated with the MDS and Bordepta (r = −0.209, P = 0.005; r = −0.148, P = 0.047, respectively) and positively correlated with the SF-36 role limitation/emotional and social functioning subscales (r = 0.225, P = 0.002 and r = 0.191, P = 0.010 respectively).ConclusionsMusculoskeletal problems and depression status negatively affects general health status especially in female students who are preparing for university entrance examinations. Students should be informed about musculoskeletal problems by healthcare professionals and the study room, tables, and chairs should be arranged ergonomically. Further studies might be determined that why musculoskeletal disorders and depression status are more widely among female students.

Öz Purpose: Weakness on balance control is one of the most common problems for children with cerebral palsy. Present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of 8 week-Bobath therapy on balance in children with diparetic or hemiparetic cerebral palsy. Materials and Methods: A total of 15 cerebral palsy diagnosed children (8 diparesis, 7 hemiparesis) aged 5-14 years, were included in this study. Children could walk independently or by using a walking aid. The demographic data were saved for each case. Gross Motor Function Classification System and Gross Motor Function Measure were used to determine level of motor function. 1 Minute Walking Test, 10-meter Walking Test, Pediatric Balance Scale for balance ability and Functional Independence Measure for children (WeeFIM) for assessing of independence in activities of daily living were used. Bobath therapy were applied to children one 60-minute session, 2 days a week and 8 weeks in total. All evaluations were performed before treatment and repeated after treatment program. Results: After 8-week Bobath therapy, the results showed that improvement in motor function, level of functional independence and balance scores were statistically significant. Conclusion: Bobath therapy improves functional motor ability, independence level on daily living activities, and also balance ability in children with cerebral palsy. Amaç: Serebral palsili çocuklarda en sık karşılaşılan sorunlardan biri, denge kontrolündeki zayıflıktır. Bu çalışmada, diparetik veya hemiparetik serebral palsili çocuklarda 8 haftalık Bobath terapisinin denge üzerine etkisini araştırmayı amaçladık. Gereç ve Yöntem: Çalışmaya 5-14 yaşlarında toplam 15 serebral palsi tanılı (8 diparezi, 7 hemiparezi) çocuk dahil edildi. Çocuklar bağımsız olarak veya yürüme yardımcısıyla yürümektedir. Demografik veriler kaydedildi. Motor fonksiyon seviyesini belirlemek için Kaba Motor Fonksiyon Sınıflandırma Sistemi ve Kaba Motor Fonksiyon Ölçümü kullanıldı. Denge yeteneği için 1 Dakika Yürüme Testi, 10 metre yürüme testi ve Pediatrik Denge Ölçeği ve günlük yaşam aktitivitelerindeki bağımsızlığı değerlendirmek için Çocuklar için Fonksiyonel Bağımsızlık Ölçeği (WeeFIM) kullanıldı. Bobath therapisi toplam 8 hafta boyunca, haftada 2 gün ve bir seansı 60 dakika olacak şekilde uygulandı. Tüm değerlendirmeler tedavi öncesi ve tedaviden sonra yapıldı. Bulgular: 8 haftalık Bobath terapisinden sonra, motor fonksiyonlarda, fonksiyonel bağımsızlık düzeyi ve denge skorlarında istatistiksel olarak anlamlı iyileşmeler olduğu gösterildi. Sonuç: Serebral palsili çocuklarda Bobath terapisi fonksiyonel motor yeteneği, günlük yaşam aktivitelerinde bağımsızlık düzeyi ve denge yeteneğini geliştirir.