Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

1. 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

Abstract

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.

2. The effect of 8-weeks Self-Myofascial Release Therapy on Joint Position Sense and dynamic balance in athletes with hamstring shortness

Mohammad Hamzeh Shalamzari; Hooman Minoonejad; Foad Seidi

Volume 7, Issue 1 , March 2020, , Pages 36-42

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Background: Increased joint stability as well as the ability to maintain balance during typical daily activities and exercise is an important factor in improving performance and preventing ... Read More

3. Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability and Agreement of the Scapular Dyskinesis test in Young Men with Forward Head and Round Shoulder Posture

Mohammad Bayattork; Foad Seidi; Hooman Minoonejad; Philip McClure; Esmaeil Mozafaripoor

Volume 6, Issue 4 , December 2019, , Pages 169-173

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Background: Forward head and round shoulder posture (FHRSP) is believed to be related to scapular dyskinesis (SD), placing increased stress on the neck and shoulder, leading to pain ... Read More

4. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

Mohammad Bayattork; Foad Seidi; Hooman Minoonejad; Arezoo Shahriarpour

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 91-94

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Background:The purpose of this study was to quantify the surface EMG activity of the serratus anterior muscle during two main test positions performed with the maximum effort by the ... Read More

5. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Shadan Mohammadpour; Reza Rajabi; Hooman Minoonejad; Ali Sharifnezhad

Volume 6, Issue 1 , March 2019, , Pages 15-20

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Background: Knee valgus angle seems to be a key factor in both primary– and second–ACL injury risk models. The control of the alignment of the lower limb during dynamic ... Read More

6. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Leila Ghanbari; Mohammadhossein Alizadeh; Hooman Minoonejad; Seyed Hossein Hosseini

Volume 5, Issue 3 , Summer 2018, , Pages 74-80

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Background: Shoulder joint function and the athletic performance of overheadathletes are influenced by scapular dyskinesis (SD) due to its high prevalenceamong these athletes and the ... Read More

7. Effect of a neck proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training program on body postural stability in elite female basketball players.

Homa Naderifar; Hooman Minoonejad; Amir Hossein Barati; Alireza Lashay

Volume 5, Issue 2 , Spring 2018, , Pages 41-45

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Background: Balance is an indispensable part of daily activities and is considered important in examining the performance of athletes especially in basketball. Despite the advantages ... Read More Background: Balance is an indispensable part of daily activities and is considered important in examining the performance of athletes especially in basketball. Despite the advantages of neck proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) training on neck proprioception, it has remained understudied. Neck proprioception is very important for performance in exercise. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of neck PNF training on neck proprioception on postural stability and limit of stability in elite female basketball players. Methods: In this study, 30 female basketball players with at least three years of basketball activity were randomly assigned into two groups: experimental group (neck PNF training) and control group. The experimental group participated in 4-week neck PNF training sessions (12 sessions per week). On the other hand, the control group performed only daily routine exercises. Limit of stability and postural stability index of the participants were determined by the Biodex balance test before and after the exercise program. Independent t-test (between the two groups) and paired t-test (in each group) were applied using the SPSS-18 software to analyze the obtained data, with a significance level of p<0.05 adopted. Results: The results indicated that after 4 weeks of neck PNF training, the means of overall stability index in the exercise group decreased from 1.47±0.27 to 0.92±0.07 (P<0.001). Also, for mediolateral index, it declined from 1.17±0.37 to 0.85±0.35 (P=0.04), and for the anteroposterior index it fell from 1.14±0.13 to 0.92±0.08 (P<0.001). However, there were no significant differences between prepost training in the control group. Conclusion: These results provide evidence that neck PNF training can be used to enhance the postural stability and limit of stability indices of basketball players. The neck proprioception may be improved with training programs, and neck PNF training improved postural stability index can reduce sports injuries and enhance athletic performance.

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

Abstract

2. The effect of 8-weeks Self-Myofascial Release Therapy on Joint Position Sense and dynamic balance in athletes with hamstring shortness

Abstract

3. Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability and Agreement of the Scapular Dyskinesis test in Young Men with Forward Head and Round Shoulder Posture

Abstract

4. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

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5. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

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6. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Abstract

7. Effect of a neck proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training program on body postural stability in elite female basketball players.

Abstract

Articles in Press

Current Issue

Volume 7 (2020)

Volume 6 (2019)

Volume 5 (2018)

Volume 4 (2017)

Volume 3 (2016)

Volume 2 (2015)

Volume 1 (2014)

Author = Hooman Minoonejad Number of Articles: 7

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

Abstract

2. The effect of 8-weeks Self-Myofascial Release Therapy on Joint Position Sense and dynamic balance in athletes with hamstring shortness

Abstract

3. Intra-rater and Inter-rater Reliability and Agreement of the Scapular Dyskinesis test in Young Men with Forward Head and Round Shoulder Posture

Abstract

4. Comparison of maximum voluntary contraction positions for serratus anterior muscle in men with scapular dyskinesis: Electromyography analysis

Abstract

5. Association Between Preparatory Knee Muscle Activation and Knee Valgus Angle During Single Leg Cross Drop Landing Following Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Abstract

6. Prediction of Scapular Dyskinesis Through Electromyographic Indices of Scapulothoracic Muscles in Female Overhead Athletes

Abstract

7. Effect of a neck proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation training program on body postural stability in elite female basketball players.

Abstract

Author = Hooman Minoonejad
Number of Articles: 7