Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Examination of the relationship between upper limb volume with disability, thoracic kyphosis, scapular protraction, and forward head posture in patients with upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

Sara Abolahrari-Shirazi; Narges Meftahi; Donya Jaberolansar; Maryam Taherpour

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 03 September 2022

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Background: Upper extremity (UE) lymphedema, which negatively affects patients' personal and social well-being, is the most common complication after breast cancer treatment. Previous ... Read More Background: Upper extremity (UE) lymphedema, which negatively affects patients' personal and social well-being, is the most common complication after breast cancer treatment. Previous studies have shown the adverse effects of surgical interventions after breast cancer on spine postures and UE disability; however, the relationships between UE volume and postural changes and between UE volume and UE disability in patients with lymphedema have not been studied. Furthermore, some postural changes in the spine like forward head posture has not been assessed in these patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between the volume of the affected UE with the forward head posture (FHP), kyphosis, shoulder protraction, and UE disability in lymphedema patients. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 32 women with unilateral UE lymphedema participated. UE volume and kyphosis were measured by volumetry and a flexible ruler, respectively. Cervical angle was used to assess FHP. For shoulder protraction and FHP calculation, data obtained from markers and photography was analyzed by ImageJ software. The disability of the affected UE was assessed by the Persian version of the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire. Pearson's correlation test was used to analyze the data.Results: A significant positive correlation was shown between UE volume and UE disability as well as kyphosis. A significant negative correlation was shown between UE volume and shoulder angle and cervical angle. A significant negative correlation was seen between UE disability and shoulder angle. The relationships between upper limb disability and kyphosis and cervical angles were not significant. Conclusion: An increase in the affected UE volume because of lymphedema is related to an increase in UE disability, kyphosis angle, forward head posture, and shoulder protraction. In addition to treatments for UE volume reduction in lymphedema patients, accurate posture evaluation is also recommended.

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Evaluation of the quality of life of pregnant women with lumbar pain using the new pregnancy belt and compare to the current belt

Zhaleh Heydari; Mohammad Ali Mardani; Akbar Biglarian; Maryam Shokrpour; Gholamreza Aminian

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 13 September 2022

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Background: Quality of life is a multidimensional concept that includes physical, mental, emotional, and social functions. Lumbar pain during pregnancy can reduce the quality of ... Read More

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Audiological findings of speech perception in noise test and speech, spatial and qualities of hearing scale questionnaire in patients with chronic kidney diseases

Ahmad Reza _Zamani; Sima Tajik; Somayeh Falahzadeh; Mina Bandad; Seyyed Mohammad Reza Seyyed Mohammad Reza Taghavi; Farshid Oliaei

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 September 2022

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Background: Disturbance in the nervous system of patients with chronic kidney diseases (CKD(, including uremic neuropathy, may lead to changes in the auditory processing of these patients. ... Read More

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Electromyographic analysis of trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in individuals with scapular dyskinesis in different types of push-up: A systematic review and meta-analysis

ramin arghadeh; Hooman Minoonejad; Mohammad Hosein Alizadeh; Rahman Sheikhhoseini; parisa sayyadi

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 24 September 2022

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Background: It has been recommended to use push-up for strengthening the scapular stabilizers and to use unstable surfaces for increasing the neuromuscular system involvement. However, ... Read More

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The effect of a neuromuscular training program on landing kinematics in young soccer players with poor landing mechanics

Nezam Nemati; Ali Asghar Norasteh; Ali Shamsi Majelan

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 01 October 2022

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Background: increased knee valgus, decreased knee flexion and poor landing pattern are contributing risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young soccer players. ... Read More Background: increased knee valgus, decreased knee flexion and poor landing pattern are contributing risk factors for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries in young soccer players. This study aimed to investigate the effect of the Prevent Injury and Enhance Performance (PEP) program on knee valgus and knee flexion angles and Landing Error Scoring System (LESS) test scores in young male soccer players with poor landing mechanics. Methods: The present study was quasi-experimental. 47 soccer players with poor landing mechanics were purposefully recruited and they were randomly assigned to the intervention group (n=23 players, age= 12.69±0.70 years, height= 1.53±0.06 m, weight= 49.91±6.76 kg) and control group (n=24 players, age= 12.55±0.64 years, height= 1.51±0.08 m, weight= 51.25±7.73 kg). Knee Valgus angle, Knee flexion angle and LESS test scores were measured at the baseline and the end of the study. The intervention group used the PEP program as a warm-up for 8 weeks while the control group performed its routine warm-up during this time. ANCOVA and paired-sample t-test were used to evaluate changes. Results: The results obtained in the intervention group showed there was a significant reduction in knee valgus angle (p=0.001) and there were significant enhancements in knee flexion angle (p=0.003) and LESS test scores (p=0.001) but there were no significant differences in the control group in knee valgus and knee flexion angles (p>0.05) except for LESS test scores (p=0.001). Moreover, the outcome showed significant differences between groups in knee valgus angle (p=0.001), knee flexion angle (p=0.025) and LESS test scores (p=0.001). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that PEP program was effective in reducing dynamic knee valgus angles, increasing knee flexion angles and improving LESS test scores in young soccer players. Thus, it seems that this program can reduce the risk of ACL injuries in young male soccer players.

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Examination of the relationship between upper limb volume with disability, thoracic kyphosis, scapular protraction, and forward head posture in patients with upper limb lymphedema after breast cancer surgery

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Evaluation of the quality of life of pregnant women with lumbar pain using the new pregnancy belt and compare to the current belt

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Audiological findings of speech perception in noise test and speech, spatial and qualities of hearing scale questionnaire in patients with chronic kidney diseases

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Electromyographic analysis of trapezius and serratus anterior muscles in individuals with scapular dyskinesis in different types of push-up: A systematic review and meta-analysis

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The effect of a neuromuscular training program on landing kinematics in young soccer players with poor landing mechanics

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