Browsing by Author "Karatas, M."

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Anti Musk Myasthenia Gravis Presenting with Isolated Ocular Manifestation without Ptosis
(2017) Goksel, B. Karakurum; Tanburoglu, A.; Karatas, M.; 0000-0003-2766-2277; 0000-0001-9627-3502; AAE-2609-2021; AAK-1876-2021
Association of Vitamin D Deficiency with Muscle Strength and Quality Of Life in Postmenopausal Women
(2014) Civelek, G. M.; Pekyavas, N. O.; Cetin, N.; Cosar, S. N.; Karatas, M.; https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9950-8917; https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8306-463X; 24605869; AAK-4129-2021; AAF-1085-2021
Aim The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of vitamin D deficiency on muscle strength and quality of life in postmenopausal women. Methods Self-sufficient, community-dwelling, postmenopausal women over 55 years old attending the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation outpatient clinic were included in the study. 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels below 20 ng/ml were accepted as indicative of vitamin D deficiency. A computerized isokinetic dynamometer (Cybex 770 Norm, Lumex Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY, USA) was used for testing knee extensor muscle strength. Results Forty-nine postmenopausal women with median age 64.3 years (interquartile range 59.0-69.5 years) were included in the study. Vitamin D deficiency was detected in 49% of the participants. There was no relation between vitamin D deficiency and knee muscle strength in both right and left legs. Vitamin D deficiency was found not to be associated with any of the domains of SF-36. Conclusions Vitamin D deficiency is not related to decreased muscle strength and lowered quality of life in postmenopausal women. Other factors rather than vitamin D deficiency should be investigated for illuminating the causalities of these two common clinical conditions.
Comparison of Physical Activity Levels in Rheumatic Diseases
(2017) Acar, M.; Tonga, E.; Daskapan, A.; Karatas, M.; Tekindal, A.
Objectives The aim of this study was to evaluate levels of physical activity in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia and to compare the results with both healthy subjects and each other. Methods A group of 50 rheumatoid arthritis patients, 95 osteoarthritis patients, 82 fibromyalgia patients and 110 healthy subjects were included in this study. Physical activity levels were assessed by the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results There were significant differences in walking and total physical activity scores in IPAQ between the rheumatoid arthritis (RA), osteoarthritis (OA), fibromyalgia (FMS) patients and the control group (p < 0.05). 36.6 % of the fibromyalgia group, 28.4 % of the osteoarthritis group, 38 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 22.7 % of the healthy subjects were found to be inactive. 45.1 % of the fibromyalgia group, 42.1 % of the osteoarthritis group, 46 % of the rheumatoid arthritis group and 36.4 % of the healthy subjects were found to be insufficiently active. Conclusion As a result, when compared to healthy people, physical activity levels were significantly decreased in patients with rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia. The decreases in the physical activity levels were clearer in patients with rheumatoid arthritis than in patients with osteoarthritis and fibromyalgia. Recommending regular physical activity should be integral to rheumatic disease management and walking offers a potentially accessible, inexpensive, and acceptable physical activity intervention.
Sexual problems of women with spinal cord injury in Turkey
(2014) Celik, E. C.; Akman, Y.; Kose, P.; Arioglu, P.; Karatas, M.; Erhan, B.
Objectives: Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a traumatic event that affects many facets of the injured people's lives. One aspect is sexual functioning. The purpose of this study is to identify the sexual problems of women with SCI and determine their level of knowledge about sexuality. Methods: Twenty-six women with SCI for longer than 6 months were evaluated. Demographic information, sexual experiences were surveyed. Patients were also asked if and how they received sexual health consultation after SCI. Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Beck Depression Inventory were evaluated. Results: In this study, average age of the women with SCI was 32.96 +/- 8.23 years (22-50 years). Eight patients had regular sexual intercourse while one married woman did not have any sexual relationship after SCI. Twenty-four of the patients in the study received no information about pregnancy or sexual health after SCI. All women were willing to receive information about sexuality after SCI. These patients expected the doctors to start the conversation about sexuality rather than asking about it. FSFI survey revealed that all the patients had sexual dysfunction. Conclusion: Sexual rehabilitation should thus be fully addressed in all spinal units and rehabilitation centers, along with other aspects of rehabilitation.
Virtual Reality in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation of Stroke Patient
(2017) Yemisci, O. Umit; Mirzayev, I.; Karatas, M.; 0000-0002-0501-5127; AAJ-8820-2021