2020, Volume 55, Issue 4
Research Article
The Effect of Pilates and Low Intensity Cardio Exercise on Insulin Resistance in Women
Ömer Mumcu1
, Rabia Hürrem Özdurak Sıngın2, Faruk Yamaner2, Ferit Kerim Küçükler3
1Institute of Health Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
2Department of Physical Education and Sports, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Hitit University, Çorum, Turkey
3Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases Clinic, Memorıal Ataşehir Hospital, İstanbul, Turkey
Cite this article as: Mumcu O, Ozdurak Singin RH, Yamaner F, Kucukler FK. The Effect of Pilates and Low Intensity Cardio Exercise on Insulin Resistance in Women. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):259-66.
Effect of Kinesiology Taping in addition to Splint Therapy on Pain, Functional Condition, and Hand Grip Strength in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Nadide Şen, Banu Ordahan, Hatice Uğurlu
Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Meram Medical School, Necmettin Erbakan University, Konya, Turkey
Cite this article as: Sen N, Ordahan B, Ugurlu H. Effect of kinesiology taping in addition to splint therapy on pain, functional condition, and hand grip strength in patients with carpal tunnel syndrome. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):267-75.
The Comparison of Achilles Tendon Viscoelastic Properties in Elite Runners and Soccer Players
Serkan Usgu, Yavuz Yakut, Murat Ali Çınar
Department of Pysiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health Sciences, Hasan Kalyoncu University, Gaziantep, Turkey
Cite this article as: Usgu S, Yakut Y, Cinar MA. The comparison of Achilles tendon viscoelastic properties in elite runners and soccer players. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):276-83.
Return to Sports After Hamstring Injuries: Importance of the Criteria and Their Applicability in Clinical Practice
Aydın Balcı1, Bülent Ülkar2
1Sports Medicine Division, Yenimahalle Trainining and Research Hospital, Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Ankara, Turkey
2Sports Medicine Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
Cite this article as: Balci A, Ulkar B. Return to sports after hamstring injuries: Importance of the criteria and their applicability in clinical practice. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):284-9.
Association of Sport and Exercise with Health Condition and Academic Performance: A Cross Sectional Study Among University Students in Bangladesh
Mohammad Shafiul Hossen, Palash Karmakar, Abhijit Das, Arifur Rahman, Malthas Chakma
Department of Pharmacy, Noakhali Science and Technology University, Noakhali, Bangladesh
Cite this article as: Hossen MS, Karmakar P, Das A, Rahman A, Chakma M. Association of sport and exercise with health condition and academic performance: A cross sectional study among university students in Bangladesh. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):290-9.
Investigation of Injury Risk Factors in Adolescent Basketball Players
Fatma Ünver1, Ebru Tekin1, Veysel Uludağ1, Hande Şenol2
1School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
2Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Pamukkale University, Denizli, Turkey
Cite this article as: Unver F, Tekin E, Uludag V, Senol H. Investigation of injury risk factors in adolescent basketball players. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):300-7.
The Association of Collagen 1A1, 5A1 and 12A1 Gene Expression with General Joint Laxity in Athletes is Non-Significant
Şerife Şeyma Torğutalp1, Naila Babayeva2, Ömer Özkan2, Fatmanur Akdoğan Kıttana3, Alpaslan Alp3, Feza Korkusuz2
1Sports Medicine Section, Gaziler Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
2Department of Sports Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
3Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
Cite this article as: Torgutalp SS, Babayeva N, Ozkan O, Akdogan Kittana F, Alp A, Korkusuz F. The association of collagen 1A1, 5A1 and 12A1 gene expression with general joint laxity in athletes is non-significant. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):308-13.
Investigation of Relationships and Differences between Daily Step Count, Aerobic Endurance, and Leg Strength in Older Adults
Gülşah Şahin1, Ali Coşkun2, Serap Apaydın3
1Faculty of Sport Sciences, Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
2Bayramiç Vocational School,Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Çanakkale, Turkey
3Golden Years Life Center, Çanakkale, Turkey
Cite this article as: Sahin G, Coskun A, Apaydin S. Investigation of relationships and differences between daily step count, aerobic endurance, and leg strength in older adults. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):314-20.
Effects of Functional Training on Performance in Professional Basketball Players
Serkan Usgu1, Yavuz Yakut1, Savaş Kudaş2
1Hasan Kalyoncu University, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Department, Gaziantep, Turkey<
2Medifit Sport Medicine Clinic, Ankara, Turkey
Cite this article as: Usgu S, Yakut Y, Kudas S. Effects of functional training on performance in professional basketball players. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):321-31.
Review Article
Scientific Overview of Cupping Applications in Athletes
Soner Akkurt1,2
1Department of Sports Medicine, School of Medicine, Erciyes University, Kayseri Turkey
2High Altitude and Sports Sciences Research and Implementation Center, Erciyes University, Kayseri, Turkey.
Cite this article as: Akkurt S. Scientific overvıew of cupping applications in athletes. Turk J Sports Med. 2020;55(4):332-8.
