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    The effect of short-term neuromuscular electrical stimulation on pain, physical performance, kinesiophobia, and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis
    (University School of Physical Education in Wroc?aw, 2020) Arslan S.A.; Demirgüç A.; Kocaman A.A.; Keskin E.D.
    Introduction. To examine the effects of short-term neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) on pain, physical performance, and kinesiophobia in individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Methods. The study involved 38 individuals (21 in treatment group, 17 in control group) diagnosed with knee osteoarthritis. The participants were randomly assigned to the treatment and control groups. Physical performance tests, pain assessment, Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia, and Nottingham Health Profile were applied. Both groups received a combined physiotherapy program for 2 weeks, 5 sessions a week. NMES and combined physiotherapy were implemented in the treatment group. Results. Statistically significant differences were detected between the pre- and post-treatment scores of the individuals with regard to the obtained parameter values (Visual Analogue Scale, physical performance tests, WOMAC, kinesiophobia, and health quality) in both groups (p < 0.05). However, no statistically significant differences were observed in the between-group pre- and post-treatment changes of the mentioned parameters (p > 0.05). Conclusions. The study results show that 10-session NMES application in patients with knee osteoarthritis did not provide additional benefits on pain, physical performance, kinesiophobia, or quality of life. Therefore, the results should be considered when planning the treatment program. Also, we believe that clinical studies comparing long- and short-term NMES applications in addition to physiotherapy programs are needed to achieve accurate results as the present outcomes refer to short-term NMES application. © 2020 University School of Physical Education in Wroc?aw.
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    Specification of nutritional and physical activity habits of university students
    (Gulhane Military Medical Academy, 2016) Arslan S.A.; Daşkapan A.; Çakır B.
    Purpose: Adoption of an inactive lifestyle and wrong nutritional habits during puberty leads to an increase in the risk of chronic illnesses during adulthood. Purpose of this study is to specify nutritional and physical activity habits of students of Kırıkkale University Health Sciences Faculty. Method: Students of Kırıkkale University Medical Sciences Faculty were included in the study. Their socio-demographic data was recorded and their nutritional behaviours/ habits were questioned. Their physical activity levels were specified by using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ). Results: Mean ages were 20.38±1.69 years for female students and 20.96±2.04 years for male students. Body Mass Index (BMI) was 21.10±3.21 kg/m2 for female students and 23.54±3.39 kg/m2 for male students. 45.8% of the students have their lunches at school or dormitory cafeteria, 49.5% have dinner outside of home or dormitory. 69.7% have breakfast every day. Having breakfast rate of male students is lower than female students (p<0.05). 55.4% of female students and 69.1% of male students drink 8-10 glasses of water a day. According to IPAQ scores, 8.5% of female students and 28.1% of male students have adequate physical activity levels. There was no meaningful correlation between BMI and total physical activity, medium level physical activity, walking scores, and sitting durations (p>0.05). Conclusions: Medical Sciences Faculty students do not have adequate physical activity levels. Regarding their nutritional habits, it is observed that they have some bad habits such as; skipping meals, not drinking enough water and milk, and preferring fast food. Medical professionals particularly have a duty to be role models in healthy life-style which includes both adequate and balanced nutrition and regular exercise. More comprehensive studies are needed to evaluate lifestyles of medical students and to plan corrective measures in our country. © GATA.