Browsing by Author "Ofluoglu, Demet"

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Exercise and Rehabilitation Principles in Painful Foot and Ankle Problems
(2014) Ofluoglu, Demet
Painful foot and ankle situations are miscellaneous. Protect anatomical integrity and providing flexibility, together with re-achieving strength, are very important in the treatment of painful musculo-skeletal diseases. Exercise is essential to return to full activity and sports. The healing period after injury can be classified as acute phase, subacute phase, recovery phase, and return to functional and sports activity phase. Rest, ice application, elevation, and compression with analgesic-anti-inflammatory treatment are done in the acute phase. After the acute phase, range of motion exercises and isometric strengthening should be started in the subacute phase. In further phases, the impact of exercises should be increased, and the patient should switch to weight-bearing and a more effective strengthening program. Eventually, in the functional phase, the patient should be prepared for daily living activities, and if he does sports, he should return to sports activities.
Re: Simultaneous and Spontaneous Bilateral Quadriceps Tendons Rupture Response
(2014) Celik, Evrim Coskun; Ozbaydar, Mehmet; Ofluoglu, Demet
Simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligaments
(2015) Demircay, Emre; Ofluoglu, Demet; Ozel, Omer; Oztop, Pinar; 25917477
Intra-articular ganglion cysts of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) are rare, and bilateral ganglion cysts are even rarer. These cysts may cause intermittent or chronic nonspecific knee discomfort. Although three cases of bilateral ganglion cysts have been reported in the literature, the knees were not simultaneously affected in those cases. Herein, we report the case of a 56-year-old woman who presented with simultaneous bilateral ganglion cysts of the ACL that were symptomatic. She was successfully treated with arthroscopic resection and debridement. We also present a brief review of the literature, highlighting the aetiology, diagnosis and management of ganglion cysts of the ACL. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of simultaneous bilateral intra-articular ganglion cysts of the ACL.
Tai Chi Vs. Combined Exercise Prescription: A Comparison of Their Effects on Factors Related to Falls
(2016) Yildirim, Pelin; Ofluoglu, Demet; Aydogan, Seda; Akyuz, Gulseren; 26519119
BACKGROUND: Regular exercise training is one of the core components of multifactorial fall-prevention programs. OBJECTIVE: To compare the effect of Tai Chi and combined exercise prescription that consists of three main components of an exercise prescription on static balance, dynamic balance, fear of falling and mood. METHODS: Sixty older adults aged 55-76 were randomly assigned to Group 1 (Tai Chi exercise) or Group 2 (combined exercise prescription). Exercise was performed three times a week over a period of 12 weeks. Single Leg-Stance-Eyes Open (SLS-EO), Single Leg-Stance Eyes Closed (SLS-EC), computerized balance measurements, the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Survey of Activities and Fear of Falling in the elderly (SAFFE), the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), and the Beck Depression Scale (BDS) were assessed before and after the final training session. RESULTS: Both exercise groups yielded better results in dynamic balance assessments (TUG and BBS) at the 12th week (p < 0.05). Group 1 also showed significant improvements in the measurements of SLS-EO, SLS-EC, SAFFE, GDS, and BDS during the post-intervention period (all p < 0.05). When the groups were compared, a significant difference was found between groups in favor of Group 1 in terms of the SLS-EO and SAFFE (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that Tai Chi may be a more successful exercise intervention for factors-related to falls in older people.