Şahiner Pıçak, Gonca
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Picak, Gonca Sahiner
Pıçak, Gonca Şahiner
Sahiner Picak, Gonca
Pıçak, Gonca Şahiner
Sahiner Picak, Gonca
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gonca.sahiner@ieu.edu.tr
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| Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 1 |
| Irısh Journal of Medıcal Scıence | 1 |
| Physıcal Therapy in Sport | 1 |
| Turkish Journal af Physiotherapy Rehabilitation-Turk Fizyoterapi ve Rehabilitasyon Dergisi | 1 |
| Turkish Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation | 1 |
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Review Citation - Scopus: 1Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques on Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit in Overhead Athletes: a Systematic Review(Turkish Physiotherapy Association, 2023-08-31) Şahiner Pıçak, Gonca; Yeşi̇Lyaprak, S.S.Purpose: Posterior shoulder tightness (PST) and Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) are frequent biomechanical changes in overhead athletes. Evidence has shown that PST and the presence of GIRD increase subacromial pain syndrome. Posterior shoulder stretching exercises are used to improve posterior shoulder tightness. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) are a long-established and effective approach, and the number of studies investigating the effects of MET on GIRD has been increasing in recent years. Despite the use of static stretching techniques in training, GIRD continues to be common in athletes performing overhead activities. Therefore, revealing the effects of MET on GIRD might be effective in determining the type of stretching most appropriate for preventing GIRD in athletes. Methods: We performed a systematic literature review, assessing the relevance of studies for inclusion and selecting the studies from appropriate electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Review, Pubmed (MEDLINE), Web of Science as well as Google Scholar©). Results: The present systematic literature search generated 178 relevant citations and 8 articles were included in the final review. As an outcome measure, GIRD was assessed in all eight, whereas PST was assessed in four. Conclusion: According to this systematic literature review, MET is effective in the improvement of GIRD and PST in overhead athletes. Future research should focus on symptomatic shoulders and investigate the long-term benefits of MET. © 2023 Turkish Physiotherapy Association. All rights reserved.Article Citation - WoS: 18Citation - Scopus: 20Reliability and Validity of Eccentric Strength Measurement of the Shoulder Abductor Muscles Using a Hand-Held Dynamometer(Churchill Livingstone, 2020-05) Karabay, Damla; Yesilyaprak, Sevgi Sevi; Picak, Gonca Sahiner; Sahiner Picak, GoncaObjectives: To investigate the validity and intrarater and interrater reliability of eccentric strength testing of the shoulder abductors using a hand-held dynamometer (HHD) versus an isokinetic dynamometer. Design: Methodological. Setting: Research laboratory and athletic training room. Participants: Forty-seven asymptomatic shoulders of 25 participants were tested in 2 sessions by 2 physiotherapists. Main outcome measures: Eccentric strength of the shoulder abductors was measured from 120 degrees to 30 degrees scapular plane abduction using the HHD and isokinetic dynamometer. A gyroscope was used to validate the velocity. Spearman's rank correlation coefficients, intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard error of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated. Results: The measurement protocol showed excellent intrarater (ICC[3,3] = 0.987, SEM = 2.59 Nm and MDC = 7.18 Nm) and interrater (ICC[3,3] = 0.990, SEM = 2.28 Nm and MDC = 6.32 Nm) reliability. HHD and isokinetic dynamometer measurements were strongly correlated (rho = 0.760, p < .001). Velocities during HDD testing were similar to those of the isokinetic dynamometer (30 degrees/s) (p > .050). Conclusions: Eccentric strength testing of the shoulder abductors using an HHD is a valid and reliable method that can be used for research and clinical purposes when an isokinetic dynamometer cannot be used. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.Article Citation - Scopus: 1Investigating the Effectiveness of Pelvic Floor Muscle Training, Including Sensor-Based Diaphragm Exercises in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence: a Randomized Controlled Study(W.B. Saunders, 2026-03) Yakıt Yeşilyurt, S.; Şahiner Pıçak, G.; Başol Göksülük, M.; Balıkoğlu, M.; Özengin, N.; Picak, Gonca Sahiner; Goksuluk, Merve Basol; Yesilyurt, Seda YakitObjective: To compare the effects of pelvic floor muscle exercises (PFME) combined with standard diaphragm exercises and 360° expanded diaphragm exercises on urinary symptoms, pelvic floor muscle (PFM) function, and respiratory function in women with stress urinary incontinence (SUI). Design: Randomized controlled study. Setting: The study conducted between November 2023 and 2024. Participants: Women with SUI (n=74). Interventions: Participants were randomly allocated into 2 groups: (1) PFME + standard diaphragm (n=37) and (2) PFME + 360° expanded diaphragm exercises (n=37). The 360° exercises were taught using 2 sensor-based biofeedback devices. Both groups completed an 8-week program with weekly sessions. Main Outcome Measures: The primary outcome was precontraction of the PFM. Secondary outcomes included the Incontinence Severity Index, The International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire-Short Form, PFM, and respiratory functions [maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) and maximum expiratory pressure (MEP)]. Results: The sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of the PFME + standard diaphragm (49.29±6.73y) and the PFME + 360° expanded diaphragm exercises groups (50.97±7.70y) were similar (P>.05). Before and after the 8-week exercise program, both groups showed significant improvement in PFM functions as well as in incontinence severity index, incontinence questionnaire-short form, and MIP and MEP values (P<.05). Additionally, the initiation time for PFM contraction during the Valsalva maneuver (precontraction of PFM) was reduced in the PFME + 360° expanded diaphragm exercises group after treatment (P=.010). Conclusions: This study demonstrated that PFME combined with various diaphragm exercises improved urinary symptoms and PFM function in women with SUI. Specifically, PFME with 360° expansion diaphragm exercises reduced the initiation time of PFM contraction during Valsalva. This approach may enhance PFME effectiveness in women with impaired precontraction ability. As this study focused only on women, future research should explore the efficacy of similar interventions in sex-diverse populations. © 2025 American Congress of Rehabilitation MedicineReview Effectiveness of Muscle Energy Techniques on Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit in Overhead Athletes: a Systematic Review(Turkey Assoc Physiotherapists, 2023) Şahiner Pıçak, Gonca; Yeşilyaprak, Sevgi Sevi; Picak, Gonca SahinerPurpose: Posterior shoulder tightness (PST) and Glenohumeral Internal Rotation Deficit (GIRD) are frequent biomechanical changes in overhead athletes. Evidence has shown that PST and the presence of GIRD increase subacromial pain syndrome. Posterior shoulder stretching exercises are used to improve posterior shoulder tightness. Muscle Energy Techniques (MET) are a long-established and effective approach, and the number of studies investigating the effects of MET on GIRD has been increasing in recent years. Despite the use of static stretching techniques in training, GIRD continues to be common in athletes performing overhead activities. Therefore, revealing the effects of MET on GIRD might be effective in determining the type of stretching most appropriate for preventing GIRD in athletes.Methods: We performed a systematic literature review, assessing the relevance of studies for inclusion and selecting the studies from appropriate electronic databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Review, Pubmed (MEDLINE), Web of Science as well as Google Scholar (c)). Results: The present systematic literature search generated 178 relevant citations and 8 articles were included in the final review. As an outcome measure, GIRD was assessed in all eight, whereas PST was assessed in four.Conclusion: According to this systematic literature review, MET is effective in the improvement of GIRD and PST in overhead athletes. Future research should focus on symptomatic shoulders and investigate the long-term benefits of MET.Article Citation - WoS: 10Citation - Scopus: 10Effects of Clinical Pilates Exercises in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: a Randomized Clinical Trial(Springer London Ltd, 2022-07-20) Picak, Gonca Sahiner; Yesilyaprak, Sevgi Sevi; Sahiner Picak, GoncaBackground Neck pain is a common musculoskeletal problem in adults. Clinical pilates exercises can be beneficial managing the pain and improving the risk factors. Aims The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of clinical pilates exercises on pain and disability, deep neck flexor endurance (DNFE), posture, cervical range of motion (CROM), and proprioception in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain. Methods Fifty patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain were randomized into two groups. The clinical pilates exercise group (CPEG) received clinical pilates exercises for 6 weeks. The control group (CG) received posture education. Pain and disability, DNFE, forward head angle (FHA) and forward shoulder angle (FSA) degrees, CROM, and joint position error (JPE) were measured before and after 6 weeks. Results Clinical pilates exercises improved pain, Neck Disability Index (NDI), DNFE, posture, CROM (except extension), and JPE (p < 0.05). We found significant differences between CPEG and CG in the comparisons for the change of pain, NDI, DNFE, FSA, CROM (except extension), and JPE (except left rotation) (p < 0.05). NDI, FSA, and rotational JPE also improved in CG (p < 0.05). However, these improvements were significantly better in CPEG than CG (p < 0.05) except JPE in left rotation (p = 0.118). Conclusion In patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain, clinical pilates exercise is a safe and effective method to improve pain and disability, DNFE, posture, ROM, and proprioception.
