Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Literature Reviews

1. Developing Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals: A Qualitative Study

Masoud Ghofrani; Alireza Parsapour; behrouz attarbashi moghadam; Amirahmad Shojaei

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 147-154

Abstract

Codes of ethics are a set of moral standards based on a value system widely accepted by members of a profession. In order to choose the right course of action and resolve potential ... Read More

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2. Effects of Professional Vocal Hygiene Education on Vocal Hygiene Knowledge of Actors

mohammad ghorbani; Morteza Farazi; arezoo Hassan vand; samaneh Hosseinzadeh; Maryam Vahab

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 155-160

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Background: Voice production is a complex mechanism, and the primary tool of the population of professional voice users requires special care. Hence, one area of learning provided by ... Read More

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3. Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

Talieh Bagheri; Bahram Abedi; Nosratollah Hedayatpour

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 161-166

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Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current ... Read More Manipulating resistance training program variables is a commonly used tool for optimizing maximum muscle strength in rehabilitation and/or exercise training programs. The current study purposed to compare the effects of 12 weeks of concentric and eccentric resistance training on neuromuscular adaptation of quadriceps muscle. Methods Twenty-six male subjects (age, mean ± SD, 22.1 ± 2.4 yr; body mass, 72.3 ± 9.9 kg; height, 1.75 ± 0.08 m) were recruited for this controlled laboratory study. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups: the eccentric training group (No = 13) and the concentric training group (No = 13). The maximal isometric voluntary contraction (MVIC) of quadriceps muscles, vertical jumping, and surface electromyography (EMG) signals were recorded before and after 12 weeks of resistance concentric and eccentric training. Repeated-measures Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) was used to test differences between means before and after resistance training. Results The maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping were significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05). Eccentric exercise resulted in a greater increase in maximal isometric voluntary contraction of the quadriceps muscle and vertical jumping compared to concentric training (p <0.05). The amplitude of surface EMG signals was also significantly increased after eccentric and concentric training (p <0.05), with a greater increase observed in the eccentric than the concentric training group (p <0.05). Conclusion The results of this study showed higher increases in muscle force output and EMG activity after eccentric training. This may indicate that stretch combined with overloading is the most effective stimulus for enhancing neuromuscular activity during dynamic resistance exercise. The knowledge gained from this study may be relevant for designing exercise and/or rehabilitation training to improve muscle output.

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4. Comparison of Head, Neck, and Upper Trunk Postures between Patients Who Have Undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Healthy Subjects: A pilot study

Sara Abolahrari; zahra Rojhani-Shirazi; Ali Rezayi; Mohammad Ranjbar; Farahnaz Emami

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 167-172

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Background: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is an effective treatment for reducing symptoms and mortality in coronary artery patients.Although patients experience post sternotomy complications ... Read More Background: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting is an effective treatment for reducing symptoms and mortality in coronary artery patients.Although patients experience post sternotomy complications such as musculoskeletal disorders. So, the aim of this study was to compare the head, neck and upper trunk postures between patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting and healthy individuals. Methods: In this cross-sectional case-control study, twenty-one men (56.38 ± 8.64 years) were randomly selected from among patients who had been referred to Al-Zahra Cardiac Rehabilitation Center in Shiraz and undergone coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), and the angles of forward head, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder were measured. Twenty healthy men (51.70 ± 10.40 years) were also evaluated and compared in terms of the above variables. This study was designed and conducted as a pilot. The angles of the forward head and rounded shoulder were assessed by placing reflective markers on the body and processing the images by Digimizer MedCalc software, version 4.6.1. Thoracic kyphosis angle was measured by a flexible ruler. The Persian version of the SF36 questionnaire was used to assess the quality of life, and the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test to verify the normal distribution of data. Independent sample t-test and Mann-Whitney test were used for between-group comparison for data with normal and non-normal distribution, respectively. Results: The comparison of the forward head, rounded shoulder, and thoracic kyphosis angles showed no significant difference between post-surgical and healthy subjects (P> 0.05). Patients' quality of life was significantly different from that of the control group in all aspects, except for general and mental-emotional health (p <0.05). Conclusion: There was no significant difference between the case and control groups in the angles of forward head, thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder. Patients who underwent CABG, however, experienced a significant reduction in their quality of life compared to the control group. Therefore, it seems necessary to pay attention to patients and find solutions to manage and improve various aspects of life, such as physical and mental health.

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5. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Voice Disorders in University Teaching Faculty Members: A Pilot Study

Zahra Ghayoumi-Anaraki; Hamid Heidarian-Miri; Shahryar Zainaee; Shima Rahmani; Fatemeh Haresabadi; Mahsa Effati; Seyede-Zahra Hosseini

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 173-177

Abstract

Voice disorder is a multifactorial impairment. Several studies have shown that there is a direct relationship between voice problems and voice-related jobs. Therefore, professional ... Read More

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6. Effects of Regular Aerobic with Nasal Breathing Exercise Training on Olfactory Rehabilitation in Asthmatic Patients with Chronic Rhino Sinusitis

Azam Zarneshan

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 178-183

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Background:Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is the most common cause of smell loss and has a strong association with asthma. Breathing exercise training has been known to be an effective ... Read More

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7. Comparison of the Average Forward Head Angle of Male and Female Students in Three Educational Levels

Reza Rajabi; mohammad karimizadeh ardakani; Hooman Minoonejad; Ehsan Abshenas; Mohsen Naderi Beni

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 184-188

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Background: Forward head posture is a major postural deformity in the head and neck area. Considering the importance and secondary consequences of this deformity, current study aims ... Read More Background: Forward head posture is a major postural deformity in the head and neck area. Considering the importance and secondary consequences of this deformity, current study aims at investigating this deformity among boys and girls of different educational levels of Tehran universities. Methods: This is a cross-sectional descriptive and field study (causal-comparative). A total of 1017 students, 511 girls (age: 23.74±3.91, height: 162.42±7.14, weight: 57.33±8.87) and 506 boys (age: 23.82±3.57, height: 174.70±7.97, weight: 69.19±12.18) were selected. Their forward head angle was measured 3 times by a specific goniometer and the subjects' final angle was considered as the average of three measurements. Data were analyzed using SPSS V.22 software and the two-way ANOVA, Tukey and one-way ANOVA tests. Results: The results of one-way ANOVA analysis showed a significant difference in the head angle of the students at different educational levels (p <0.05). The results of Tukey post-hoc test showed a significant difference between post-graduate and undergraduate female students and doctoral female students (p <0.05). Also, there was a significant difference only between male undergraduate students and male doctoral students (p <0.05). The results of two-way ANOVA showed that gender and educational level factors had a significant effect on head angle (p <0.05), but neither factor had an interaction effect on head angle (P>0.05). Conclusion: According to the results of this study, educational level and gender were the major factors in the development of forward head posture, so considering these two variables could be effective in prevention, control, and correction of related deformities. Background: Forward head posture is a major postural deformity in the head and neck area. Considering the importance and secondary consequences of this deformity, current study aims at investigating this deformity among boys and girls of different educational levels of Tehran universities.

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8. Using of Rehabilitation Services, The Main Concern of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Can Be Done?

Mahta alsadat Aarabi; Kianoush Abdi; Mohamad Saeid Khanjani

Volume 7, Issue 4 , December 2020, Pages 189-190

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the following strategies are suggested for using rehabilitation service for children with autism spectrum disorder: Collaborating and forming a conversation between all organization ... Read More

1. The Interaction of Knee, Hip and L5-S1 Joint Contact Forces and spatiotemporal variables between Sound and Prosthetic Leg in Patients with Unilateral below-knee Amputation during Walking

Keyvan Sharifmoradi; Mostafa kamali Ardekani; Mohammad Taghi Karimi

Volume 4, Issue 2 , Spring 2017, , Pages 53-59

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Background: there is little knowledge explaining how forces applied on knee, hip and L5-S1 joint between the sound and prosthetic leg in unilateral Below-Knee Amputation (BKA), so the ... Read More

2. The Comparison of Neurodevelopmental- Bobath Approach with Occupational Therapy Home Program on Gross Motor Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy

Faranak Behzadi; Hesammedin Noroozi; Marzieh Mohamadi

Volume 1, Issue 1 , Winter 2014, , Pages 21-24

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Background & objectives: Traditional Bobath approach (TBA) is one of the several methods using in treatment of children with cerebral palsy (CP) who referred to occupational therapy ... Read More

3. Comparison of the Effects of Massage and Cryotherapy on the Knee Extensor Muscles Fatigue and Isokinetic Parameters in Soccer Players

Mohsen Razeghi; Hassan Nouri

Volume 2, Issue 1 , Winter 2015, , Pages 1-7

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Background:Fatigue can cause a significant effect on the mechanics of complex motor skills and reduce physical and mental efficiency. One of the common ways to reduce fatigue is passive ... Read More Background:Fatigue can cause a significant effect on the mechanics of complex motor skills and reduce physical and mental efficiency. One of the common ways to reduce fatigue is passive recovering or using massage and cryotherapy after exercise. The present study aimed to compare the effects of massage and cryotherapy on muscles fatigue and isokinetic parameters.Methods:This study was conducted on54 healthy athletes aged 20-30 years who were randomly divided into three groups: cooling (ice therapy), massage, and control (resting). Each of the volunteers was evaluated in two sessions. The first session was to familiarize the participants with isokinetic contraction. The second session started with a brief warm up subsequently, using Biodex Isokinetic System Average Peak Torque (APTQ), Average Power (AP), and Total Work (TW) were measured. Then, the fatigue protocol was applied. Afterwards, interventions were performed for 15 minutes. After the intervention, isokinetic parameters were evaluated again. Also, perceived fatigue and Fatigue Index (FI) were recorded before and after the intervention.Results:APTQ, AP, and TW significantlyincreased in massage and cryotherapy groupsafter the intervention, while perceived fatigue and FI decreased significantly in both conditions (P<0.05). In the control group, however, no significant differences were observed in APTQ, AP, and TW before and after the intervention (P>0.05), but perceived fatigue and FI decreased significantly (P<0.05). Moreover, isokinetic variables (APTQ, AP, and TW) were higher in the massage group compared to cryotherapy and control groups (P<0.05), but such a difference was not observed between the massage and cryotherapy groups (P>0.05).Conclusion: Massage and cryotherapy could increase isokinetic parameters and decrease FI and perceived fatigue. Therefore, massage and cryotherapy have been more effective than rest as a strategy to return to normal state and no significant difference was observed between these two groups.

4. Effect of Kinesiotaping and Stretching Exercise on Forward Shoulder Angle in Females with Rounded Shoulder Posture

Arghavan Hajibashi; Ali Amiri; Javad Sarrafzadeh; Nader Maroufi; Shohreh Jalae

Volume 1, Issue 4 , Autumn 2014, , Pages 78-83

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Background: Rounded shoulder posture is a common abnormal posture in upper quarter. Kinesiotape is a new intervention that recently used in rehabilitation. There are no studies have ... Read More

5. The Effect of Kinesio Taping of Quadriceps Muscle on the Balance of Non-Elite Football Players After a Local Fatigue Induced Protocol

Ali Tajik; Esmaeil Shokri; Ali Ghanbari

Volume 3, Issue 1 , Winter 2016, , Pages 5-10

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Background: Previous studies have shown detrimental effects of muscle fatigue on balance. Also they have reported the effects of kinesio taping (KT) on postural control, joint support, ... Read More

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1. The Effect of Increasing Cognitive Load of Rhythmic Games on Theory of Mind in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

Mehrnoosh Mehdinejad; Zohreh Meshkati; rokhsareh badami

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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The purpose of the present study was to determine the effect of increasing cognitive load of rhythmic games on theory of mind in children with developmental coordination disorder. Methodology: ... Read More

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2. The assessment of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation-Task-Oriented Assessment (BaFPE-TOA) In Severe Psychiatric Patients

ali rashidian; ashraf karbalaei-nouri; Hojjat Allah Haghgoo; samaneh Hosseinzadeh

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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Functional performance plays an important role in the independence and participation of people with severe psychiatric disorders. The Bay area Functional Performance Evaluation-Task ... Read More

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3. The effect of three methods of kinesthetic imagery, active and combined exercises on the electromyographic pattern of hip hyperextension and tests of relation with hyperlordosis

maryam ghorbani; Mohammed Husain Alizadeh; Mehdi Shahbazi; Hooman Minoonejad

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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Mental exercise uses the same neuronal pathways involved in physical exercise to modify the pattern and function without stress caused by physical exercise. Therefore, the aim of this ... Read More Mental exercise uses the same neuronal pathways involved in physical exercise to modify the pattern and function without stress caused by physical exercise. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of three methods of kinesthetic imagery, active, and combined exercise (imagery and active) on the pattern of hip hyperextension and the strength of selected muscle of lumbo-pelvic in women with lumbar hyperlordosis. Method: In this semi-experimental study, 36 women with lumbar hyperlordosis (age: 34.47±3.79, height: 160.48±12.63, weight: 64.46±18.26) were selected into three groups. The groups practiced for six weeks and three sessions per week. The degree of lumbar lordosis using flexible ruler, electromyographic activity of the lumbo-pelvic muscles during hip hyperextension in the prone position using surface electromyogram and the strength of gluteus maximus using dynamometer during hip hyperextention and the strength of abdominal using goniometer during lowering two leg test and flexibility of hip flexor muscles using goniometer during Thomas test and flexibility of erector spine muscles using meter during schober test, were measured before and after the intervention. Shapiro-Wilk test was used for normality of the data and the repeated measures variance test was used for the statistical analysis of data at the significant level of 0.05. Results: The results showed a significant difference between the three methods of kinesthetic imagery, active and combined (p value: 0.001). There was a significant difference between method of the imagery exercise with methods of the active and combined exercise but no significant difference between methods of the active and combined exercise. Conclusion: Imagery exercises were effective in modifying the electromyographic activity of the some lumbo-pelvic muscles (gluteus maximus and rectus femoris muscles). However, it did not have a significant effect on the strength, flexibility and degree of lumbar lordosis. Combined exercise was as effective as active exercise in modifying the electromyographic activity of the lumbo-pelvic muscles and the strength of the abdominal and gluteus maximus muscles and the flexibility of erector spine and hip flexor muscles.

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4. Comparative effects of six-minute treadmill walk and six-minute treadmill walk-talk test on the cardiopulmonary parameters of healthy individuals

Chidozie Emmanuel Mbada; Oladayo 'Jide Adeagbo; Jibril Mohammed; Bashir Kaka; Aisha Shitu; Farida Garba Sumaila; Adewale Isaiah Oyewole; Moses Makinde

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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To compare the effect of Six-Minute Treadmill Walk Test (6MTWT) and Six-Minute Treadmill Walk-Talk Test (6MTWTT) on cardiopulmonary parameters. Methods: A total of 35 Nigerian undergraduate ... Read More

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5. Relationship between kinesiophobia and vertical ground reaction force in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed and deficient patients during landing task

Komeil Dashti Rostami; Mahdi Nabavinik; Aynollah Naderi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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The effect of kinesiophobia (fear of movement) following an anterior cruciate ligament injury (ACL) has recently received greater attention. However, the relationship between kinesiophobia ... Read More

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6. Design and Control of an Active Wrist Orthosis for Rehabilitation

zahra vahabi; Ali Mokhtarian; mohammad taghi karimi; faezeh jahanshah; reza arefi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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Background: In this study, an active orthosis has been designed to rehabilitate patients with weak wrist flexor and extensor muscles. Methods: First, the mechanical design of the actuating ... Read More

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7. Comparison of Sensory processing between children with the hearing aid and their normal peers in Shiraz City (2019)

Sahar Ghanbari; Ali Reza Jamali

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 20 April 2021

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Sensory processing is an important factor in development and affects their function in daily living activities. Hearing impairment may lead to some difficulties in sensory processing ... Read More

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8. Effects of Rhythmic Exercise Variability on Auditory Memory and Visual Attention of Adolescents with Diplegia Cerebral Palsy

Zahra Kiani Ejgerdi; Zohreh Meshkati; rokhsareh badami

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 March 2021

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Abstract Background: This study has been conducted aimed to investigate effects of rhythmic exercise variability on auditory memory and visual attention of adolescents with diplegia ... Read More

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1. Developing Professional Ethics for Rehabilitation Professionals: A Qualitative Study

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2. Effects of Professional Vocal Hygiene Education on Vocal Hygiene Knowledge of Actors

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3. Effects of 12 Weeks Concentric and Eccentric Resistance Training on Neuromuscular Adaptation of Quadriceps Muscle

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4. Comparison of Head, Neck, and Upper Trunk Postures between Patients Who Have Undergone Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting and Healthy Subjects: A pilot study

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5. Prevalence and Risk Factors of Voice Disorders in University Teaching Faculty Members: A Pilot Study

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6. Effects of Regular Aerobic with Nasal Breathing Exercise Training on Olfactory Rehabilitation in Asthmatic Patients with Chronic Rhino Sinusitis

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7. Comparison of the Average Forward Head Angle of Male and Female Students in Three Educational Levels

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8. Using of Rehabilitation Services, The Main Concern of Autism Spectrum Disorder: What Can Be Done?

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1. The Interaction of Knee, Hip and L5-S1 Joint Contact Forces and spatiotemporal variables between Sound and Prosthetic Leg in Patients with Unilateral below-knee Amputation during Walking

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2. The Comparison of Neurodevelopmental- Bobath Approach with Occupational Therapy Home Program on Gross Motor Function of Children with Cerebral Palsy

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3. Comparison of the Effects of Massage and Cryotherapy on the Knee Extensor Muscles Fatigue and Isokinetic Parameters in Soccer Players

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4. Effect of Kinesiotaping and Stretching Exercise on Forward Shoulder Angle in Females with Rounded Shoulder Posture

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5. The Effect of Kinesio Taping of Quadriceps Muscle on the Balance of Non-Elite Football Players After a Local Fatigue Induced Protocol

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1. The Effect of Increasing Cognitive Load of Rhythmic Games on Theory of Mind in Children with Developmental Coordination Disorder

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2. The assessment of Validity and Reliability of the Persian Version of the Bay Area Functional Performance Evaluation-Task-Oriented Assessment (BaFPE-TOA) In Severe Psychiatric Patients

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3. The effect of three methods of kinesthetic imagery, active and combined exercises on the electromyographic pattern of hip hyperextension and tests of relation with hyperlordosis

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4. Comparative effects of six-minute treadmill walk and six-minute treadmill walk-talk test on the cardiopulmonary parameters of healthy individuals

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5. Relationship between kinesiophobia and vertical ground reaction force in anterior cruciate ligament reconstructed and deficient patients during landing task

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6. Design and Control of an Active Wrist Orthosis for Rehabilitation

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7. Comparison of Sensory processing between children with the hearing aid and their normal peers in Shiraz City (2019)

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8. Effects of Rhythmic Exercise Variability on Auditory Memory and Visual Attention of Adolescents with Diplegia Cerebral Palsy

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