Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences & Research

Introduction: This systematic review and meta-analysis study aims to investigate the effect of warming up on knee position sense. Methods: The keywords of this systematic review ... Read More

Original Articles

Examining the Effects of Corrective Exercise on Balance and Performance in Female Volleyball Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus Deformity

Ebrahim Mohammad Ali Nasab Firouzjah; Rogayeh Imani

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 11-17

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Background: This study aimed to assess the impact of a corrective exercise program on the balance and performance of female volleyball players with knee dynamic valgus defects. Methods: ... Read More

Original Articles

Assessing Life Balance During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Physical Isolation in Iranian Society

Sepideh Nazi; Somayeh Kavousipor; saeedeh Pourahmad; Farzaneh Yazdani; Mehdi Rezaee; Sahar Ghanbari

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 18-24

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Background: This study explored the concept of ‘life balance’ during physical isolation due to COVID-19 in Iran in 2020. Methods: In a cross-sectional design, 403 participants ... Read More

Original Articles

Comparing Lower Limb Kinematics in Healthy Individuals: Walking on Real Sloped Surfaces vs. Level Walking

Zahra Masoumpour; Aliyeh daryabor; Abbas Rahimi; Alireza Akbarzadeh Baghban

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 25-30

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Background: This study aimed to investigate kinematic parameters of lower limb joints during gait on inclined surfaces compared to level ground. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, ... Read More

Original Articles

The Comparison of Musculoskeletal Variables in Females With and Without Functional Abdominal Bloating: A Protocol Study

Rezvan Ghomash Baf Zadeh; tayebeh roghani; Mostafa Raisi; Ibrahim Abdollahpour; Fateme Bokaee; Najimeh Tarkesh Isfahani; Seyed Mohsen Mirbod; Motahar Heidari-beni; Peyman Adibi

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 31-35

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Background: Functional abdominal bloating (FAB) is a subjective sensation of increased abdominal pressure. Musculoskeletal factors may be related to functional abdominal bloating, but ... Read More

Original Articles

Comparing the Effects of Tele-Physical therapy and Supervised Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion, Function, and Satisfaction in Patients with Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome: A Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial

Fatemeh Ehteshami; Nastaran Ghotbi; Khadijeh Otadi

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 36-42

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Background: Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, leading to long-lasting disability if left untreated or if there is no access to a rehabilitation ... Read More Background: Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS) is one of the most common causes of shoulder pain, leading to long-lasting disability if left untreated or if there is no access to a rehabilitation center. Treating musculoskeletal shoulder pain is challenging; however, evidence suggests that a combination of Exercise Therapy (ET) and Manual Therapy (MT) can be an effective approach for addressing shoulder dysfunctions. To ensure timely treatment and prevent the pain from becoming chronic, tele-physical therapy appears to be an effective method for properly delivering ET and MT Methods: A prospective, assessor-blind, randomized controlled clinical trial study protocol include 33 patients with Subacromial Pain Syndrome (SAPS). These patients will be divided into three groups (11 participants in each group): the Control group (supervised Exercise Therapy (ET) + Manual Therapy (MT)), the Videoconferencing group (ET + self-release therapy), and the Video-based group (ET + self-release therapy). Self-release therapies include self-joint mobilization and self-myofascial release with a tennis ball. MT includes joint mobilization techniques and transverse friction massages. ET consists of stretching and strengthening exercises. Each patient in the three groups will receive 10 sessions of ET and MT over three weeks. Assessments will be conducted three times: at baseline, midterm, and post-treatment. The Visual Analogue Scale, function by the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index, and Range of Motion will measure pain. The Telehealth Satisfaction Scale and Physical Therapy Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire will also be assessed. Results: Repeated measures ANOVA will be used for analysis of data after data gathering Conclusion:This trial will focus on the assessment of tele-physical therapy based on ET and myofascial release, in comparison to a face-to-face approach with supervised ET and MT, on pain, function, Range of Motion, and patient satisfaction.

Original Articles

A Comparative Study of Self-Esteem, Quality of Life, Health, and Physical Satisfaction among Active and Inactive Iranian Elite Athletes After Early Retirement Due to Sports Injuries

Shima Babakhanian; Mohammad KarimiZadeh Ardakani; Mohammad Hani Mansori; Homa Naderifar

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 43-49

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Background: Most athletes retire young and severe sports injuries can be considered one of the most important reasons for psychological problems in sports retirees. This study aimed ... Read More

Original Articles

Combined Thermal and Neuromuscular Stimulations for Stroke- Related Dysphagia: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

Shiva Ebrahimian dehaghani; Atefeh Hoseinzadeh Mofrad; Amir Salahi Ardakani

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 50-57

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Background: The incidence of stroke escalates with age in both genders, with nearly 50% and 30% of cases reported in individuals over the ages of 75 and 85 years, respectively. This ... Read More Background: The incidence of stroke escalates with age in both genders, with nearly 50% and 30% of cases reported in individuals over the ages of 75 and 85 years, respectively. This pilot randomized clinical trial was designed to explore the effects of combined thermal and neuromuscular stimulations on dysphagia improvement. It also aimed to identify the most efficient dysphagia management plan for acute stroke patients. Methods: In this pilot randomized clinical trial study, twelve acute stroke patients were randomly and concurrently allocated into two groups. The control group received routine medical treatment without speech therapy counseling, while the intervention group underwent superficial and deep thermal neuromuscular stimulations. In the intervention group, one patient received treatment for two weeks, three patients for three weeks, and two patients for five weeks (five times a week). Patients in the intervention group were re-evaluated each week after five days of therapy using the Motility Function (MF) and Mann’s Assessment of Swallowing Ability (MASA) tests to monitor consistent improvement. Based on the cutoff point of the MASA test, treatment was either continued or terminated. Accordingly, different follow-up periods were considered for the patients: one received treatment for two weeks, three for three weeks, and two for five weeks. Results: The results indicated a significant difference between the two groups regarding the mean MASA score after a 21-day intervention. The intervention group scored 166.5±3.53, while the control group scored 163±10.02 after 35 days (P=0.03). Furthermore, the intervention group reached the cutoff MASA score in the sixth MASA assessment after a 35-day intervention. Conclusion: According to the protocol proposed by speech-language pathologists, it is recommended to perform stimulations for approximately 21-35 days. Given the significant results obtained from this preliminary study, it is suggested that this protocol be implemented in a larger sample size.

Case Report

Exploring the Impact of Radial Shock Wave Therapy on a Persistent Foot Ulcer in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Patient: A Detailed Case Study

Parisa Taheri; Soroush Sadri; Hamidreza Ghasemi

Volume 11, Issue 1 , March 2024, Pages 58-60

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Background: Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMTD) is a group of hereditary motor and sensory neuropathies with a prevalence of approximately 1 per 2,500 individuals. The most common feature ... Read More

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Volume & Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2024, Pages 1-60

Investigating the Effect of Warming up on Knee Position Sense:A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review

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Examining the Effects of Corrective Exercise on Balance and Performance in Female Volleyball Players with Dynamic Knee Valgus Deformity

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Assessing Life Balance During the Early Phase of COVID-19 Physical Isolation in Iranian Society

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Comparing Lower Limb Kinematics in Healthy Individuals: Walking on Real Sloped Surfaces vs. Level Walking

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The Comparison of Musculoskeletal Variables in Females With and Without Functional Abdominal Bloating: A Protocol Study

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Comparing the Effects of Tele-Physical therapy and Supervised Physical Therapy on Pain, Range of Motion, Function, and Satisfaction in Patients with Sub Acromial Pain Syndrome: A Protocol of Randomized Clinical Trial

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A Comparative Study of Self-Esteem, Quality of Life, Health, and Physical Satisfaction among Active and Inactive Iranian Elite Athletes After Early Retirement Due to Sports Injuries

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Combined Thermal and Neuromuscular Stimulations for Stroke- Related Dysphagia: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial

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Exploring the Impact of Radial Shock Wave Therapy on a Persistent Foot Ulcer in a Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease Patient: A Detailed Case Study

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