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- MakaleYalnız künye2026Scopus SJRQ3The relationship between muscle strength and oxygenation and activities of daily living in adolescents and young adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension
Dik, Jan; Topcuoglu, Ceyhun; Vardar-Yagli, Naciye; Goksuluk, Merve Basol; Aypar, Ebru; Alehan, Dursun; Saglam, Melda
Pulmonary arterial hypertension leads to dyspnoea, fatigue, and oxygen desaturation, limiting activities of daily living and functional capacity. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of pulmonary arterial hypertension on activities of daily living performance, functional capacity, peripheral muscle strength, oxygen dynamics, and energy expenditure. Eighteen adolescents and young adults with pulmonary arterial hypertension (10 females, 8 males; age 9–30 years) and 15 healthy controls (10 males, 5 females; age 9–30 years) were included. Peripheral muscle strength was assessed using a handheld dynamometer, functional capacity via the 6-minute walk test, and muscle oxygenation through near-infrared spectroscopy. Lower-limb endurance was evaluated with the 1-minute sit-to-stand test and activities of daily living performance with the Glittre Activities of Daily Living test. Compared to controls, the pulmonary arterial hypertension group had significantly lower 6-minute walk test distance (441.9 m versus 636.9 m; p < 0.001), reduced sit-to-stand repetitions (28 versus 42.1; p < 0.001), weaker peripheral strength, and lower minimum muscle oxygen saturation (24.9% versus 51.8%; p < 0.001). Glittre Activities of Daily Living test duration was longer (143 s versus 105 s; p < 0.001), with greater oxygen desaturation (−13% versus −1%; p < 0.001), higher dyspnoea scores using modified Borg scale (5 versus 1; p < 0.001), and blunted heart rate response (ΔHR [change in heart rate]: 32 versus 64; p = 0.011). These findings demonstrate that pulmonary arterial hypertension significantly impairs both cardiopulmonary and peripheral muscle function. Protecting muscle health and improving functional capacity should be prioritised to enhance quality of life in this population.
- MakaleAçık Erişim2025A simple touch into the busy work routine: progressive relaxation and posture exercises improve physical and mental health of health professionals
Goksuluk, Merve Basol; Tütün Yümin, Eylem; Parlak, Ebru; Topcuoglu, Ceyhun; Sürmelı, Mahmut; Hamurcu, Reşat
Aims: The aim of this study was to implement a combination of the progressive muscle relaxation technique (PMRT) along with posture exercises and assess their impact on the mental and physical well-being of health professionals with health complaints. Methods: This quasi-experimental study utilized hybrid, remote, and web-based telehealth methods, including phone calls, video recordings, and electronic documents. Thirty-eight health professionals experiencing pain engaged in PMRT twice a day, every two days, over a two-week period. Posture exercises were seamlessly integrated into their daily work routines and performed 2-3 times a day. Various parameters, including pain, fatigue, anxiety, depression, kinesiophobia, sleep quality, and centrality of pain, were assessed both before and after the treatment. Results: Significant improvements were observed in the prevalence, intensity, and centrality of pain, accompanied by a reduction in fatigue, anxiety, and depression scores post-treatment (p<0.05). However, there was no notable improvement in kinesiophobia and sleep quality scores following the treatment (p>0.05). Conclusion: The integration of PMRT and posture exercises into the daily routines of health professionals, delivered through remote web-based telehealth, emerges as an effective and straightforward strategy for ameliorating certain physical complaints and enhancing mental health. This approach holds the potential to be easily adapted into both daily life and work environments, offering a valuable tool for coping with work-related disorders.
