Browsing by Author "Unver, Fatma"

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The Effect of Music on Balance Parameters
(Georg Thieme verlag Kg, 2024) Unver, Fatma; Buke, Meryem
Objectives This study aimed to determine the effect of music on balance parameters in healthy individuals.Methods Forty-two participants were included in the study, mean age = 23.3 (SD = 5.31). Prokin Tecnobody balance device was used for balance measurements. Static and dynamic balance measurements on the dominant foot and bipedal stance were recorded while listening to high-intensity music and without music.Results In the study, there was a statistically significant difference in the dominant foot static mediolateral balance in measurements taken with music (p = 0.013). But, there was no difference in other parameters (p > 0.05). When examined by gender, it was found that the mediolateral balance scores of females on static and dynamic dominant feet were significantly higher in high-intensity music than males (p < 0.05).Conclusion In healthy participants, music improves the mediolateral balance on the dominant foot. Therefore, high-intensity music can be a safe and motivating method to be used in addition to clinical applications.
The Effect of Problematic Smartphone Use on Physical Activity Level and Musculoskeletal Pain
(Georg Thieme verlag Kg, 2023) Unver, Fatma; Buke, Meryem
Objectives The aim of this study was to examine the effects of problematic smartphone use on physical activity level and musculoskeletal pain. Methods Two hundred eighty university students (185 female; 95 male; mean age: 20.84 +/- 2.37 years) were included in the study. The International Physical Activity Questionnaire was used to determine the level of physical activity. Problematic smartphone use was determined using the Smartphone Addiction Scale-Short Form (SAS-SF) and musculoskeletal pain using the Nordic Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire. Results When SAS-SF scores were examined, it was seen that 31.8% (89 people) of the participants had problematic smartphone use. A moderate negative correlation was found between problematic smartphone use and physical activity level (p=0.0001; r=-0.419). Neck (p=0.017) and back pain (p=0.040) severity was higher in people with problematic smartphone use. Conclusions The findings show that problematic smartphone use has negative effects on both physical activity level and pain severity. For this reason, problematic smartphone use should be questioned in university students with neck and back pain.
Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization Technique and Core Stabilization Exercises in Female Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: a Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study
(Mosby-elsevier, 2024) Buke, Meryem; Unver, Fatma; Sekeroz, Serbay; Oztekin, Saadet Nur Sena
Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effectiveness of the Mulligan mobilization (MM) technique and Core stabilization (CS) exercises added to the conventional physiotherapy (CP) program in female patients with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Methods: The study included 42 female patients diagnosed with bilateral KOA. Participants were randomly divided into 3 groups as CP group (mean age: 57.79 +/- 7.43 years), MM group (mean age: 56.14 +/- 6.95 years), and CS group (mean age: 54.36 +/- 6.56 years). They were divided into 3 groups and treated 3 sessions per week for 4 weeks. Pain intensity, range of motion (ROM), and muscle strength were evaluated with visual analog scale, universal goniometer, and handheld dynamometer, respectively. Balance, aerobic capacity, and functional level were assessed with 30-second sit-to-stand test, 6-minute walk test, and Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index. The quality of life of the participants was evaluated with the Nottingham Health Profile. Results: After treatment, significant improvement was achieved in the all parameters evaluated in the groups (P < .05). CS was found to be more effective in reducing resting pain intensity than the other two treatment approaches (P = .001). It was observed that MM technique increased knee flexion ROM more (P = .001). There was no superiority of MM group and CS group over each other in balance, functional level, aerobic capacity, and quality of life assessments (P > .05). Conclusion: Our study showed that CP, MM technique, and CS exercises were effective treatment approaches in the management of KOA in female patients. Results revealed that the MM technique was more effective in increasing knee flexion ROM, and the CS exercise was more effective in reducing resting pain intensity in female patients with KOA.