Ş. Şeyma Torgutalp

Objective: Trabecular bone score (TBS), an indirect evaluation of skeletal microarchitecture, is calculated from dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). This study aimed to determine the mean TBS values in healthy postmenopausal women and overall association between TBS and demographic features, bone mineral density (BMD) of the lumbar spine and f...

Background Recent studies presented that increased adiposity and hyperlipidemia may cause tendon pathology. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of hyperlipidemia on the patellar tendon stiffness by shear wave elastography. Methods A total of 51 participants (19 female, 32 male) were included. Participants were divided into two groups,...

Background: Although the high prevalence of analgesic use in various sports disciplines is well-known, it has not been reported among Olympic-style weightlifters yet. We aimed to determine; (1) the frequency of the nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and paracetamol use in elite-level Olympic-style weightlifters, (2) weightlifters' attit...

This study aimed to identify the incidence of stoppage time due to field injuries in professional football (soccer) games and to evaluate if the players involved really need medical care and whether team physicians deal with fake injuries. A total of 893 injury time-outs occurred leading to 956 treatments during 266 matches included in the study. T...

Background/aim: Volume and T2 relaxation time measurements of the skeletal muscle provide quantitative information. We aimed to evaluate the inter-observer reliability and the intra-observer reproducibility of measurements of volumes and T2 relaxation times of the quadriceps femoris and the hamstring muscles. Materials and methods: A cross-section...

Objectives: Cryotherapy is a well-known technique used to provide analgesia, especially in the early treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of pre-injection, post-injection, and combined cryotherapy on pain intensity associated with ultrasound-guided musculoskeletal injection. Methods: In this retrospec...

Purpose: To elucidate referrals from sports medicine clinic (SMC) to orthopaedics, consensus rates among physicians and surgeons on surgical need in these patients, and reasoning of the patients who refused to have surgery despite the recommendations by both groups in non-emergency sports injury patients. Methods: We conducted a retrospective co...

Objective: To measure femoral cartilage (FC) thickness and to evaluate the association between FC thickness and isokinetic muscle strength and rectus femoris (RF) muscle thickness in adolescent female basketball players. Materials and Methods: A total of 31 female adolescent basketball athletes with a mean age of 12.3 years (SD: 0.9) were included...

Objectives The coronavirus outbreak caused significant changes in football around the world, such as the suspension of leagues and home isolation of players, etc. The main purpose of the present study was to assess the psychological impacts of lockdown and similar restrictions on professional football players during the coronavirus pandemic. Mater...

Context: Predictive equations estimate total fat mass obtained from multiple-site ultrasound measurements; however, the predictive equation of total fat mass has not been investigated solely from abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness. Objective: To develop regression-based prediction equations using abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness for predic...

Background/aim: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common pathology characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage. The aim of the research was to ask patients how they decided to make the injection, what treatments they received, their complaints prior to and after the injection and how they feel at the moment, and whether they are currently...

Osteoporosis is a common disorder characterized by low bone mass and reduced bone quality that affects the bone strength negatively and leads to increased risk of fracture. Bone mineral density (BMD) has been the standard instrument for the diagnosis of osteoporosis and the determination of fracture risk. Despite the approximation of the bone mass,...

Objective: Turkish Journal of Sports Medicine (TJSM) has used a web-based software program to define the phrasal similarity of submitted articles since 2017. The aims of this study were; to determine the similarity scores obtained in the preliminary evaluation of the articles published in TJSM since 2017, and to evaluate the relationship between th...

Background: Joint hypermobility is a connective tissue disorder that increases joint range of motion. Plantar pressure and foot loading patterns may change with joint hypermobility. We aimed to analyze static plantar pressure of young females with and without joint hypermobility. Methods: Joint laxity of 27 young females was assessed cross-secti...

Objective: Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-B27 is a genetic risk factor associated with ankylosing spondylitis (AS) and nonradiographic axial spondyloarthritis (nr-axSpA). Although there are studies regarding the HLA-B27 prevalence in patients with AS in Turkey, there is insufficient information on the HLA-B27 prevalence in patients with n-axSpA. We...

Objective: Preceding studies to date have assessed the relationship between anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tears and other related injuries without evaluating the ACL tear as partial or complete. In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the type of an ACL tear assessed with magnetic resonance imaging and demographic factors...

Background Although there are predictive equations that estimate the total fat mass obtained from multiple-site ultrasound (US) measurements, the predictive equation of total fat mass has not been investigated solely from abdominal subcutaneous fat thickness. Therefore, the aims of this study were; (1) to develop regression-based prediction equatio...

Objective: Generalized joint laxity is a connective tissue disorder, and may cause musculoskeletal injury in athletes. The gene expression levels of type I, V, and XII collagens affect the components and properties of connective tissue. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to investigate the COL1A1, COL5A1, and COL12A1 gene expression levels, which h...

PurposeIt is unclear how high-intensity physical activity (HIPA) affects the knee joint, specifically the femoral cartilage (FC). Therefore, the aims of this study were to evaluate FC thickness via ultrasound among elite athletes involved in different types of HIPA, and to determine whether there is a correlation between serum cartilage oligomeric...

Effects of blood flow restriction training on muscle strength and architecture. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2020-The aim of this study was to compare the effect of the traditional resistance (RES) training and low-intensity resistance training with blood flow restriction (BFR) protocols on quadriceps and hamstring muscle strength, and rectu...

The use of prohibited substances in the world of sport, in and out of competition, is a major global problem. A number of similar studies have been conducted in other parts of the world that investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of athletes about doping. The results of those studies cannot entirely be extrapolated to elite Turkish ath...

The use of prohibited substances in the world of sport, in and out of competition, is a major global problem. A number of similar studies have been conducted in other parts of the world that investigate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of athletes about doping. The results of those studies cannot entirely be extrapolated to elite Turkish ath...

Longstanding groin pain is a non-infectious and inflammatory chronic condition that causes inguinal pain in athletes. We compared dextrose prolotherapy (15% dextrose solution) and platelet-rich plasma (autologous platelet gel, plasma rich in growth factors, platelet concentrate) injections in male soccer players with longstanding groin pain. Forty...

Objective: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a common pathology characterized by degeneration of the articular cartilage, with progressive joint pain, deformity and limitation of movement. There are many options used for the treatment of the knee OA. Hyaluronic acid (HA) injection is a common option in the non-operative treatment. The aim of the research...

Purpose Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of women of reproductive age. The aim of the current study was to assess muscle mechanical function in PCOS and its relationship with hormonal and metabolic features of the syndrome. Methods The study included 44 women with PCOS, all having clinical or biochemical hyper...

PURPOSE: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common endocrine disorder of women of reproductive age. The aim of the current study was to assess muscle mechanical function in PCOS and its relationship with hormonal and metabolic features of the syndrome. METHODS: The study included 44 women with PCOS, all having clinical or biochemical hyp...

The knee consists of three articulations: lateral tibiofemoral, medial tibiofemoral, and patellofemoral (Standring 2005). As a weight-bearing joint, the knee is prone to injury both during daily activities and in sports. Injuries to the knee are especially prevalent in contact sports, such as soccer, basketball, volleyball, hockey, and American foo...

Due to the importance of exercise in health protection, the frequency of sport participation increases day by day around the world. The prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries in the preadolescent and adolescent age groups also increases in proportion to the increase in early age sports participation. The nature of the musculoskeletal structure that...

Interleukin-6 (IL-6), IL-15, and heat shock protein 72 (Hsp72) are molecules that have significant metabolic effects on glucose and fat metabolism and a cell's stress response. The aim of this study is to determine serum levels of these molecules in runners after a long-distance trail run. Serum IL-15 levels after such endurance events have not bee...

Objective: The increase in physical activity (PA) and exercise prescription is crucial in the prevention of chronic diseases. However, it is well known that the lack of physicians' knowledge is an obstacle toward promoting PA. In this present study, medical students’ (MS) knowledge and perception regarding PA and exercise prescription were evaluate...

Objectives: To assess the incidence and characteristics of muscle injuries in professional football players and to assess if coach dismissal may be related with muscle injuries within 1-month period from the dismissal. Design: Prospective cohort study during 3 consecutive seasons. Setting: Turkish Super League football teams. Participants: O...

Objectives: The main objective of the present study was to evaluate the prevalence of vitamin D deficiency and insufficiency in a group of soccer players, and to investigate the relationship between 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] concentrations, and muscle strain injuries and time taken to return to play. Material and Methods: Serum vitamin D levels...

Painful plantar heel in athletes can cause significant discomfort and limping due to difficulty in weight-bearing. Plantar fasciitis and calcaneal spurs are frequently associated with this condition. Herein, a 33-year-old male football referee with plantar fascia rupture following a local corticosteroid injection for the relief of heel pain due to...

Yoga is basically a group of physical and mental practices or disciplines involving physical movements (asana), special breathing techniques (pranayama) and deep concentration (meditation). Yoga has become popular in recent years due to its stress and anxiety-reducing, mood-healing and welfare-enhancing features as well as its cardiorespiratory, me...

Os subfibulare is an accessory ossicle that lies at the distal part of lateral malleolus. It is typically asymptomatic and detected incidentally by the presence of ankle injuries. A case report of sixteen years old male athlete with ankle injury was presented.

Hastalıkların önlenmesinde ve kronik hastalıkların seyrini pozitif etkilemede, iyi hazırlanmış bir egzersiz reçetesi ve fiziksel hareketlilik önerileri etkili bir yöntemdir. Yapılan çalışmalar düzenli fiziksel aktivite yapan doktorların, daha çok egzersiz önerdikleri ve önerdikleri egzersizlerin hastaları tarafından daha iyi uygulandığını göstermek...

Paget-Schroetter syndrome, also known as axillary-subclavian venous thrombosis or effort thrombosis, is a condition that develops frequently in healthy, young individuals, especially after repetitive abduction movement of the the dominant upper extremity. Anatomical or hematological factors play role in the pathogenesis of Paget-Schroetter syndrome...

Aim The burden of chronic diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide with estimates of trillions of dollars in annual health care cost and causing millions of deaths every year. Physical activity and exercise are now considered principal interventions for use in primary and secondary prevention of chronic diseases. Physicians are increasingly being c...

ÖZET Trombositten zengin plazma (TZP) uygulamaları otojen kökenleri, kolay hazırlanabilmesi, ucuz ve güvenilir olmaları nedeniyle son yıllarda kas-iskelet sistemi yaralanmalarının tedavisinde oldukça sık kullanılmaktadır. Hastaların peripheral venlerinden alınan kanın çeşitli santrifüj işlemlerinden geçmesi ile yüksek konsantrasyonlu trombosit içer...

Os subfibulare lateral malleolün distal kısmında bulunan ayakbileği aksesuar kemiğidir. Genellikle asemptomatik olup ayak bileği yaralanmalarında rastlantısal olarak saptanır. Bu olgu sunumunda, ayakbileği yaralanması ile kliniğe başvuran on altı yaşındaki erkek sporcu tartışılacaktır.

Obesity is the common healt problem in recent century and the most important reason of obesity is excessive calory consumption and sedentary life. It is caused by an imbalance between the energy ingested in food and energy expended. The main management methods for obesity is life-style modifications, pharmacological and surgical treatments. The hea...

Fiziksel inaktivite kadınlarda erkeklere göre daha fazla görülmekte olup, gebelik sürecinde bu sıklık daha da artmaktadır. Öte yandan uygun süre, sıklık ve şiddette yapılan egzersizin kadın ve fetüs sağlığına çok sayıda olumlu etkileri olduğu bilinmektedir. Düzenli egzersiz, gebelikte aşırı kilo alımının önlenmesi, postpartum vücut ağırlığının azal...

Musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries are dominate sports-related injuries. Along with genetic factors, multiple risk factors are implicated in the etiology of soft tissue injuries. The Achilles tendon, patellar tendon, rotator cuff tendons and anterior cruciate ligament injuries have been proved as common soft tissue injuries for which a genetic co...