Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Meta-Analyses

Effects of Exercise Training Programs on Postural Control and Dynamic Balance in Individuals with Flat Feet and Cavus Feet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Parisa Sedaghti; Mohammad Adib Chamachaei; Hamed Zarei

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 1-8

Abstract

Background: Considering the high prevalence of flat feet and cavus feet abnormalities among people and the adverse effects resulting from these complications on both balance and function, ... Read More Background: Considering the high prevalence of flat feet and cavus feet abnormalities among people and the adverse effects resulting from these complications on both balance and function, a systematic review on the effectsof various exercise programs on postural control and dynamic balance of these individuals seems to be essential. Thus, the current systematic review and metaanalysis examined the effects of exercise training programs on postural control and dynamic balance among individuals with flat feet and cavus feet.Methods: Relevant articles were identified through searches across the eight databases of PubMed, SCOPUS, LILACS, CINAHL, CENTRAL, Web of Science,PEDro, and Google Scholar. The search period ranged from the beginning ofavailable date to November 2021. Manual searches and a complete investigation of the references of papers were also performed.Results: The current systematic review and meta-analysis included 13 studies.Meta-analysis results indicated that the exercise programs had a significant effect on posture control (P=0.001) and dynamic balance (P=0.001) among individuals with flat feet and cavus feet. The effect size of Hedges’s g of the exercise programs on postural control was 1.81 with a confidence interval of 95% (1.40-2.22). The effect size of Hedges’s g of the exercise programs on dynamic balance was 1.32 with a 95% confidence interval (0.98-1.67).Conclusion: The present systematic review found that exercise programs had a significant effect on the postural control and dynamic balance of individuals with flat feet and cavus feet abnormalities. Study results have revealed that to better correct abnormalities and thus further improve postural control and dynamic balance, the period of exercise program should be increased. Moreover, exercise programs should also focus on greater involvement ofneuromuscular systems and direct effects on the central nervous system so that a greater effect on improving postural control and dynamic balance can be observed.

Literature Reviews

Hearing Loss in Patients with Covid-19: A Narrative Review

Shaghayegh Omidvar; Afsaneh Doosti; Zahra Jeddi; Zeinab Moradi Ganjeh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 9-15

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Background: Although the most common symptoms of Covid-19 are otolaryngological symptoms, including cough, sore throat, shortness of breath, and loss of sense of smell and taste, there ... Read More

Original Articles

Beneficial Psychological and Muscular Effects of Resistance Exercise in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Marzieh Saeidi; Roya Ravanbod; Mohammad Hossein Pourgharib-Shahi; Hosein Navid; Babak Goosheh; Abdolvahab Baradaran; Giti Torkaman

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 16-24

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Background: Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) are characterized by debilitating muscle weakness, the inability to move, and resultant psychological disadvantages. The current ... Read More Background: Patients with chronic heart failure (CHF) are characterized by debilitating muscle weakness, the inability to move, and resultant psychological disadvantages. The current study investigated the acute effects of resistanceexercise (RE) and their impact on psychological health and peak muscle contraction (PMC) in patients with CHF.Methods: This randomized controlled trial was performed between October 2019 and December 2020. Fifty-seven patients with CHF (NYHA Class II, III) underwent initial assessments of the 6-minute walking test (6MWT),psychological response to exercise, and PMC. They were randomly divided into three groups, namely R1, R2, and the control group. The intervention consisted of a short aerobic exercise comprising 15 minutes of walking at an intensity of 50%-reserved heart rate for all three groups and an additional RE with the intensity of 50%-1RM and 75%-1RM for groups R1 and R2, respectively.Results: No significant difference among the groups were observed in 6MWT,peak muscle contraction, and psychological response to exercise after the intervention (P≥0.05). PMC and psychological response to exercise improved significantly in all groups; however, only group R2 showed a significant increase in 6MWT after the intervention. Positive well-being (PWB) had a positive correlation with peak muscle contraction of the left knee extensors and dorsiflexors, and psychological dystress (PD) and FAT were negatively correlated to walking distance and PMC of the left knee extensors and dorsiflexors.Conclusions: Performing just one session of exercise had significant beneficial impacts on PMC and psychological response in patients with CHF, regardless of exercise type or RE intensity. However, walking distance (6MWT) increasedsignificantly in the R2 group (75% of 1-RM), indicating that performing higher resistance exercise is safe and leads to functional advantages in CHF patients.There was a positive relationship between PWB and 1RM and a negativerelationship between both psychological distress (PD) and fatigue and 1RM.

Original Articles

The Effect of Mulligan Mobilization Technique on Static and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Moderate to Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

Javid Mostamand; Maryam Adeli; Hosseinali Ahmadi; Akbar Hassanzadeh

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 25-30

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Background: Knee osteoarthritis is the most degenerative joint disease and can consequently cause a defect in balance control. Controlling balance is necessary to prevent physical and ... Read More

Original Articles

Effectiveness of Parent Training Compared with Life Skills Training on the Mental Health of Mothers of Children with Hearing Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Sara Dehbozrgi; Somaye Yazdani; Mohammad Majid Oryadi-Zanjani; Maryam Vahab; Mohamad Nikandish

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 31-37

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Background: Hearing loss is one of the most common sensory disorders.The consequences of hearing loss in children and its effect on the mothers of affected children on the one hand ... Read More

Original Articles

Do Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students Believe Back Pain Myths?A Cross-sectional Survey

Ammar Suhail; Sarah Quais

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 38-43

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Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a global public health issue. Physiotherapy is one of the most imperative conservative approaches for LBP patients. Beliefs of physiotherapists are ... Read More

Original Articles

Contrast of Maximum Functional Torque in the Shoulder Joint in Overhead Athletes with and without Sub-acromion Impingement during Sitting Throw

Aboozar Saadatian; Mansour Sahebozamani; Mohammad Taghi Karimi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 44-48

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Background: Throwing movements are repetitive motions in overhead athletes that cause soft tissue adaptations and ultimately lead to shoulder joint damage. The current study purposed ... Read More

Original Articles

The Relationship between the Upper Extremity Volume and Disability,Thoracic Kyphosis, Shoulder Protraction, and Forward Head Posture in Patients with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Total Mastectomy

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

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 49-54

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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. ... 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 demonstrated the adverse effectsof surgical interventions for breast cancer on spinal postures and UE disability;however, no studies have examined the relationships between UE volume and postural changes and between UE volume and UE disability in patients withlymphedema. Furthermore, some spinal postural changes in patients with forward head posture (FHP) remain unassessed in these patients. Therefore, the present study investigated the relationship between the volume of the affected UE with FHP, kyphosis, shoulder protraction, and UE disability in lymphedema patients.Methods: The present cross-sectional study was carried out on 32 women with unilateral UE lymphedema. UE volume and kyphosis were measured by volumetry and a flexible ruler, respectively. Cervical angle was used to assess FHP. To measure shoulder protraction and FHP, data obtained from markers and photography was analyzed in 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. Data analysis was performed using Pearson’s correlation test.Results: Significant positive correlations were observed between UE volume and UE disability as well as kyphosis. Significant negative correlations between UE volume and shoulder as well as cervical angle were also seen. UE disabilityhad a significant negative correlation with shoulder angle but no significant relationship with kyphosis or cervical angle.Conclusion: An increase in the affected UE volume due to lymphedema is related to an increase in UE disability, kyphosis angle, FHP, and shoulder protraction. In addition to treatments for UE volume reduction in lymphedema patients,accurate posture evaluation is also recommended.

Original Articles

Are Tension-type Headaches Associated with Flexible Flat Feet?A Cross-sectional Study

Negar Azhdari; Ali Ghanbari; Marzieh Mohamadi

Volume 10, Issue 1 , March 2023, Pages 55-60

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Background: Several peripheral and central factors are believed to contribute to the pathology of tension type headache (TTH). The current study aimed to identify a connection between ... Read More

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Effects of Exercise Training Programs on Postural Control and Dynamic Balance in Individuals with Flat Feet and Cavus Feet: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Hearing Loss in Patients with Covid-19: A Narrative Review

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Beneficial Psychological and Muscular Effects of Resistance Exercise in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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The Effect of Mulligan Mobilization Technique on Static and Dynamic Balance in Patients with Moderate to Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial

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Effectiveness of Parent Training Compared with Life Skills Training on the Mental Health of Mothers of Children with Hearing Loss: A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Do Undergraduate Physiotherapy Students Believe Back Pain Myths?A Cross-sectional Survey

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Contrast of Maximum Functional Torque in the Shoulder Joint in Overhead Athletes with and without Sub-acromion Impingement during Sitting Throw

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The Relationship between the Upper Extremity Volume and Disability,Thoracic Kyphosis, Shoulder Protraction, and Forward Head Posture in Patients with Upper Extremity Lymphedema Following Total Mastectomy

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Are Tension-type Headaches Associated with Flexible Flat Feet?A Cross-sectional Study

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