. 2017; 25(3): 67-71 | DOI: 10.5505/ias.2017.86658 | |||
Effect of septoplasty on functional outcomes and physical fitness levelBihter Akınoğlu1, Murad Mutlu2, Tuğba Kocahan31Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Ankara, Turkey2Dışkapı Yıldırım Beyazıt Training and Research Hospital, Otolaryngology Clinic, Ankara, Turkey 3The Ministry of Youth and Sports, Sports General Directorship, Department of Health Services, Center of Athlete Training and Health Research, Ankara, Turkey This study aimed to determine the effect of septoplasty on functional outcomes and physical fitness level. Seventeen patients (mean age = 27.52 ± 7.77 years) with obvious nasal septal deviations (NSDs) were enrolled in the study. All patients underwent a detailed otorhinolaryngologic examination, and the functional movement skills and physical fitness level were evaluated before operation and 6 months after the operation. Functional outcomes were assessed using the timed up and go test and timed up and down stairs test. The physical fitness level of patients was assessed using 6-min walking test (6-mWT), muscle strength tests, muscle endurance tests, flexibility tests, agility test, speed tests, and balance tests. Bihter Akınoğlu, Murad Mutlu, Tuğba Kocahan. Effect of septoplasty on functional outcomes and physical fitness level. . 2017; 25(3): 67-71 Sorumlu Yazar: Bihter Akınoğlu, Türkiye |
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