Dilara Ekici Zincirci

Dextrose prolotherapy as an adjunct to exercise and manual therapy in iliotibial band syndrome: assessment of pain relief and functional improvement

Iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is a common cause of lateral knee pain, particularly in physically active individuals, and symptoms may persist despite conservative treatment. Dextrose prolotherapy is a regenerative injection-based treatment used for chronic musculoskeletal pain;...

The Effects of Ultrasound Therapy in Patients With Iliotibial Band Syndrome

Objective To investigate the effects of different therapeutic ultrasound (US) modes on pain, functional status, quality of life, and iliotibial band (ITB) thickness in patients with iliotibial band syndrome (ITBS). Materials and Methods This prospective, nonrandomised study inclu...

Association between cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and disability in chronic neck pain: The possible role of probable sleep bruxism

Background Chronic neck pain (CNP) is a major cause of disability. Cervical sagittal alignment, neck awareness, and probable sleep bruxism may influence symptom burden. Methods This cross-sectional study included 76 patients (18–60 years) with CNP. Probable sleep bruxism was clas...