Systemic lupus erythematosus is an autoimmune disease involving multiple organ systems. Musculoskeletal involvement is one of the most frequent presentations of the disease, affecting bones, joints, muscles, tendons and ligaments, either as a primary manifestation or secondary to the treatment of the disease. In the present article, the authors review and illustrate the joint disorders and the ...

OBJECTIVE To compare patients with and without mental disorders who seek services from a complementary therapy practitioner with regard to quality of life, reasons for seeking complementary therapies, complaints, and physical conditions. METHOD We studied new patients who attended a complementary therapy clinic offering acupuncture treatment between July 1, 1993, and March 31, 1995. We collec...

Purpose: The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between musculoskeletal disorders and physical activity levels in office workers. Material Methods: Extended Nordic Musculoskeletal System Questionnaire International Physical Activity Short Form were used. Results: A total 107 people participated study. results as follows: gender being female increased risk shoulder pain 4.7 tim...