Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Therapeutic Challenges and Opportunities in Myopathy Management: A Narrative Review

Mahsa Rezaei; Katayoon Rezaei

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 July 2025

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Background: Myopathies, a diverse group of muscle disorders affecting over 1.7 billion people globally, pose significant therapeutic challenges due to their varied causes and symptom ... Read More

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The Effect of Combined Fibular Reposition and Facilitatory Fibularis Longus Taping on Balance in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Katayoon Rezaei; Shohreh Taghizadeh; Amir Nejati; Farahnaz Emami

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 88-93

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Background: Ankle sprains are common musculoskeletal injuries in sports and physical activities, often leading to balance impairments. The research investigated the impact of combined ... Read More

Comparison of the efficiency of two taping techniques in reducing thoracic kyphosis among girls aged 18-30 years

Farzaneh Moslemi Haghighi; Katayoon Rezaei; Zahra Etminan; Habibollah Lari

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 41-46

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Background: Kyphosis means an abnormal increase in the curvature of the thoracic region of the vertebral column and refers to a situation where the thoracic kyphosis range is more than ... Read More Background: Kyphosis means an abnormal increase in the curvature of the thoracic region of the vertebral column and refers to a situation where the thoracic kyphosis range is more than forty five degrees. Vertebral column taping seems to be one of the most effective ways of treating kyphosis. The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the effect of two taping techniques in reducing the degree of kyphosis in girls aged 18-30 years. Methods: Thirty-two volunteers were randomly assigned into two groups (n=19 per group) of V–shaped tape and I-shaped tape. Taping techniques were performed as follows by applying 50% tensile force: V–shaped tape: The tape started on both sides of the anterior of acromioclavicular joint and extended to the spinous process of T6 vertebra. I–shaped tape: The patient's body was kept in a standing and straight state and then a longitudinal tape was applied from T1 to the deepest lumbar lordosis region. The measurements were carried out before, immediately, 24, and 48 hours after taping by a flexible ruler in a similar manner. Data analysis was performed using Friedman Test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov Test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test and Mann Whitney Test. Results: The results of this study showed a significant reduction in the degree of kyphosis in the case of the V-shaped tape 48 hours after taping. However, the degree of kyphosis decreased after 24 h (P = 0.001) and 48 hours (P< 0001) in the I-shaped tape group. In addition, there was no significant difference between the two interventions in terms of decreasing the degree of kyphosis at any time interval except for 24 hours (P=0.043). Conclusion: Taping reduces the degree of kyphosis by creating mechanical support, creating proprioceptive feedback, affecting the proprioception, improving the function of spinal erectors, and improving the mental image of the body with kyphosis. It appears that the I-shaped tape positioning on the alignment of spinal erectors spine makes it more effective.

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Therapeutic Challenges and Opportunities in Myopathy Management: A Narrative Review

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The Effect of Combined Fibular Reposition and Facilitatory Fibularis Longus Taping on Balance in Patients with Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Abstract

Comparison of the efficiency of two taping techniques in reducing thoracic kyphosis among girls aged 18-30 years

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