Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Effect of Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Posture on Upper Extremity Function of Female Students

Mohammad Karimizadeh Ardakani; Zahra Soroush Fard; Fatemeh Amirizadeh; Homa Naderifar

Volume 9, Issue 1 , March 2022, , Pages 30-35

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Background: Thoracic hyper-kyphosis is one of the most common posturaldisorders of the spinal column. Decreased strength of spinal extensor musclesand range of motion of joints such ... Read More

The Effect of Orthoses on Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Systematic review

Hassan Barati; Mohammad Reza Rezaie; Seyyed Sadra Saleh Shariaty; Zahra Rahimi

Volume 6, Issue 2 , June 2019, , Pages 51-59

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Background: Lateral epicondylitis, or tennis elbow, is one of the common disorders in humans. Despite recommended treatments, there is no definite therapy for this disorder. Therefore, ... Read More

The Effectiveness of Limited Dynamic Wrist Splints on the Symptoms, Function, and Strength of Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Controlled Trial Study

seyedeh marjan jaladat; mehdi abdolvahab; behrouz attarbashi moghadam; alireza ashraf; Mahmoud Jalili; Ahmadreza Baghestani

Volume 4, Issue 1 , March 2017, , Pages 1-5

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Background: Splinting is the most common conservative method of treatingpatients with mild and moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The aim ofthis study was to determine the effectiveness ... Read More Background: Splinting is the most common conservative method of treatingpatients with mild and moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS). The aim ofthis study was to determine the effectiveness of the limited dynamic wrist splinton the symptoms, function, and strength of women with CTS. In this controlledtrial study, the subjects wore a splint of a new design called the “limited dynamicwrist splint”, which allowed the wrist motion in the range (between 15-degreeflexion and 15-degree extension) that exerts minimum pressure on the mediannerve and prevents extra pressure on the nerve by limiting the range of motionsout of the allowed range.Methods: In this study, 24 women diagnosed with mild to moderate CTS wereinitially evaluated on the basis of the Boston questionnaire, the dexterity testof the Purdue pegboard, grip and pinch strength, distal sensory latency, andsensory nerve conduction velocity. The subjects were randomly divided intotwo groups, control and treatment. Both groups received routine rehabilitationtreatment for six weeks. The treatment group received the limited dynamic wristsplint for about six to eight hours a day. After six weeks, the initial examinationswere repeated. The SPSS-16, independent t, and paired t-tests were used for dataanalysis.Results: All the variables in the treatment and the control groups showedimprovement. The function test of the Boston questionnaire, the Purduepegboard test, and the pinch strength were significantly improved in thetreatment group. The “severity of the symptoms” test of the Boston questionnaireand the pinch strength in the control group showed a statistically significantdifference (P < 0.05). In a comparison of the two groups, the function test of theBoston questionnaire showed a significant difference.Conclusion: This study showed that the use of the limited dynamic wrist splintfor about six weeks for six to eight hours a day could have a significant effect onthe function, dexterity, and the pinch strength of patients with CTS. Not onlycan the patients receive treatment by this method, but they can also performtheir daily activities to some extent.

Can Impairment Interfere with Performance by Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome According to International Classification of Function?

Somayeh Kavousipor; Roya Mahmoodi; Marjan Jaladat; Ali Reza Ashraf

Volume 2, Issue 1 , March 2015, , Pages 12-16

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Background:Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most prevalent compression neuropathy of upper extremity which, two of the most important risk factors of that are the female sex and manual ... Read More

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Effect of Thoracic Hyper-Kyphosis Posture on Upper Extremity Function of Female Students

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The Effect of Orthoses on Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: a Systematic review

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The Effectiveness of Limited Dynamic Wrist Splints on the Symptoms, Function, and Strength of Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: A Controlled Trial Study

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Can Impairment Interfere with Performance by Women with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome According to International Classification of Function?

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