Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Ability of Side Hop Test to Predict Deficits in Dynamic Balance Control and Isometric Strength of Hip and Ankle Muscles in Recreational Male Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

neda oraki; Fatemeh varezardi; Razieh Mofateh; maryam Seyedtabib

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available Online from 22 April 2024

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Background: Functional performance tests (FPTs) combine multiple movement components that are mostly assessed by instruments. While, FPTs are inexpensive, quick to administer, ... Read More Background: Functional performance tests (FPTs) combine multiple movement components that are mostly assessed by instruments. While, FPTs are inexpensive, quick to administer, and convenient to perform. Among the these tests, side hop test (SHT) is a useful tool for physiotherapists to evaluate functional limitations in athletes with chronic ankle instability (CAI). Using a valid FPT to assess multiple movement components and detect specific deficits may be helpful for identifying impaired component easily and accelerating rehabilitation training and consequently returning athletes with CAI to the sport safely. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the association between the SHT performance, dynamic balance control and isometric strength of hip and ankle muscles in recreational male athletes with CAI. Specifically, the study was aimed to examine the ability of SHT to predict deficits in the dynamic balance control and isometric strength of hip and ankle muscles in these individuals. Methods: Sixty recreational male athletes with CAI (mean age 29.6 ± 6.2years) participated in this cross-sectional study. The SHT score, dynamic balance control using Modified Star Excursion Balance Test (MSEBT) and maximal isometric strength for invertor, evertor, hip abductor, and external rotator muscles using hand-held dynamometry were assessed. Bivariate correlations and simple linear regression were used for analysis the assessed variables. Results: Pearson correlation coefficient analysis showed fair negative correlations between the SHT and MSEBT in the posteromedial (PM) (r = -0.43, P < 0.001) and posterolateral (PL) reach directions (r = -0.26, P = 0.04). Linear regression model showed that only 19% of variance in the PM reach direction and 7 % variance in the PL reach direction were explained by the SHT score. Conclusion: The SHT may not be an appropriate tool for predicting deficites in dynamic balance control and isometric strength of hip and ankle muscles in recreational male athletes with CAI.

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Enhancing Independence in Activities of Daily Living, Cognitive, and Physical Skills for Elderly with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Meaningful Task-Oriented Intervention

Farzad Rabiei; Malahat Akbarfahimi; Mahtab Roohi-Azizi; Marjan Ghandi

Volume 11, Issue 2 , June 2024, , Pages 102-108

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Background: Dementia is recognized as a neurodegenerative disease that gradually causes serious cognitive, motor, and functional impairments in affected individuals. This study explored ... Read More Background: Dementia is recognized as a neurodegenerative disease that gradually causes serious cognitive, motor, and functional impairments in affected individuals. This study explored the impact of a meaningful task-oriented intervention on independence in activities of daily living, cognitive status, and physical abilities, including gait speed and balance, among elderly patients diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 40 participants aged 60-70, with a Functional Assessment Staging Tool (FAST Scale) score of 1-5, were recruited. They were randomly assigned to either a control group (n=20) receiving standard care, including medication and routine consultation, or an intervention group (n=20) receiving standard care along with eight 45–60-minute sessions of task-oriented interventions. These interventions were centered around familiar daily life activities in the home environment and were conducted twice a week. The primary outcome measure was the participants' independence in activities of daily living, assessed using the Barthel Index. Secondary outcome measures included cognitive function, evaluated using Addenbrooke’s Cognitive Examination-Revised, and physical performance, assessed through the Timed Up and Go test, 10 Meter Walk Test, and Berg Balance Scale. Results: The meaningful task-oriented intervention demonstrated significant improvements in independence in activities of daily living (p<0.01) compared to the control group. Additionally, improvements were observed in cognitive function and physical performance, including balance, lower limb strength, and walking speed (p<0.05). Conclusion: The integration of meaningful task-oriented interventions centered around familiar activities within the home environment appears to offer significant benefits for elderly patients with dementia. By engaging in tasks that resonate with their daily routines, these interventions can support the maintenance of essential skills and foster a sense of independence among affected individuals.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Adult-Assisting Hand Assessment in People with Chronic Stroke Who Had Pain

Seyed Hossein Hosseini; Ghorban Taghizade; Akram Azad

Volume 9, Issue 3 , September 2022, , Pages 123-127

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Background: Pain in patients with stroke is one of the essential factors that caninfluence upper-limb performance, and it is better to divide these people intoseparate groups. The Adult-Assisting ... Read More

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Ability of Side Hop Test to Predict Deficits in Dynamic Balance Control and Isometric Strength of Hip and Ankle Muscles in Recreational Male Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability

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Enhancing Independence in Activities of Daily Living, Cognitive, and Physical Skills for Elderly with Dementia: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Meaningful Task-Oriented Intervention

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Diagnostic Accuracy of Adult-Assisting Hand Assessment in People with Chronic Stroke Who Had Pain

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