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Arzani P, Khalkhali Zavieh M, Khademi-Kalantari K, Akbarzadeh Baghban A. Pulmonary rehabilitation and exercise therapy in a patient with COVID-19: A Case report. Med J Islam Repub Iran 2020; 34:106. [PMID: 33316006 PMCID: PMC7722949 DOI: 10.34171/mjiri.34.106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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Dyspnea, shortness of breath, and inability to perform activities of daily living are the main complaints in patients with COVID-19 and physiotherapy has a vital role in managing such symptoms. We present a case treated with pulmonary and neurological physiotherapy, which improved symptoms and quality of life. In this case report, the importance and potential effect of concise physiotherapy on patients with COVID-19 is presented.
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Talebi RZ, Rezasoltani A, Khalkhalizavieh M, Manshadi FD, Baghban AA. Evaluation of cervical spine muscles thickness in patients with cervical vertigo and healthy controls through ultrasonography. J Phys Ther Sci 2020; 32:439-443. [PMID: 32753783 PMCID: PMC7344283 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.32.439] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/11/2020] [Accepted: 04/14/2020] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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[Purpose] Cervical vertigo as a common complaint is associated with some
musculoskeletal disorders. However, to date, ultrasonographical parameters of cervical
muscles in patients with cervical vertigo have not been investigated. This study was
conducted to investigate size of cervical muscles in patients with cervical vertigo
compared to healthy controls. [Participants and Methods] Thicknesses of cervical flexor
and extensor muscles were evaluated through ultrasonography and results were compared
between the patients and healthy controls by Independent Samples t-test or Mann-Whitney U
nonparametric test. [Results] Results showed that, thickness of Longus Colli muscle was
significantly different between the patients and healthy controls. [Conclusion] According
to findings of the study, size of Longus Colli muscle is likely to be associated with
etiology of cervical vertigo.
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Nazeri A, Bagheri H, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Negin E. Comparison of Persian staggered spondaic word test’s scores before and after rehabilitation in children with amblyaudia. AUDITORY AND VESTIBULAR RESEARCH 2020. [DOI: 10.18502/avr.v29i3.3849] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Amblyaudia is a diagnostic issue in central auditory processing disorder (CAPD), which is characterized by asymmetry in dichotic listening performance. This disorder negatively affects the academic performance of children by influencing their information processing, reading, attention, etc. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of the dichotic interaural intensity difference (DIID) training on all auditory processing categories of the Buffalo Model using the Persian staggered spondaic word (P-SSW) test.
Methods: The study was conducted on 17 children (11 girls and 6 boys) aged 8−12 years old diagnosed with amblyaudia. All children were first evaluated by the P-SSW test, and then participated in 10−12 sessions of the DIID training. The P-SSW test was taken again after completing the training program in order to evaluate the training effect.
Results: The paired t-test results showed a significant reduction in the mean scores of decoding (p < 0.001) and tolerance fading memory (p < 0.004) categories as well as the total mean score of P-SSW test after training. The Wilcoxon test also showed the effect of this training on the integration category (p < 0.025). The McNemar test, however, showed no statistically significant effect of the DIID training on the organization category.
Conclusion: The DIID training causes significant improvement in some central auditory processing categories of the Buffalo Model, including decoding, tolerance fading memory and integration.
Keywords: Dichotic interaural intensity difference; central auditory processing disorder; amblyaudia
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Dehghanian Nasrabadi F, Hashemi H, Aghazadeh Amiri M, Fakhraie G, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Jafarzadehpour E, Yekta A, Khabazkhoob M. Evaluation of Changes in Refractive Errors Before and After Trabeculectomy and Shunt Surgery. CLINICAL OPTOMETRY 2020; 12:107-112. [PMID: 32801983 PMCID: PMC7398678 DOI: 10.2147/opto.s241659] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/09/2019] [Accepted: 06/02/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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PURPOSE The aim of the present study was to investigate the change rate of astigmatism and axial, myopia, and hypermetropia in trabeculectomy and shunt surgery. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this comparative study, two groups of 16 patients with an average age of 52.4±8.9 and 94.6±6.7 respectively underwent trabeculectomy and shunt surgery. The changes of reactive error were compared before the surgery and 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after the surgery. Data from the two groups were analyzed via Friedman and Mann-Whitney tests. RESULTS Average of intraocular pressure (IOP) before, and 1 week, 1 month, and 3 months after trabeculectomy is 31.31±7.6, 9.8±2.8, 10.5±1.29, 10.9±1.26 (P<0.05) and shunt is 36.06±10.32, 13.5±3.3, 11.68±2.21, 11.18±1.27 (P<0.05). Average astigmatism in trabeculectomy is -1.00±0.59, -6.00±1.9, -2.21±1.18, -1.37±0.62 (P<0.05) and in shunt it is -0.89±0.46, -1.56±1.62, -1.51±1.46, -1.07±0.85 (P>0.05). Percent WRT astigmatism in trabeculectomy is 37.5, 100, 37.5, 31.25 and in shunt it is 43.75, 50, 50, 56.25 and average of spherical equivalence (SE) in trabeculectomy is -0.31±1.49, 1.43±1.94, 0.27±1.74, 0.04±1.46 (P<0.05) and in shunt it is 0.65±1.5, 1.03±2.03, -0.70±1.64, 0.62±1.54 (P<0.05). Astigmatism and axial comparisons between trabeculectomy and shunt with Mann-Whitney test were significant (P<0.05), but SE was not significant (P>0.05). CONCLUSION The surgeries induced hypermetropia and reduction with the passing of time but astigmatism amount and percent of with-the-rule astigmatism in trabeculectomy were more than in shunt surgery.
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Heidari MH, Razzaghi M, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Rostami-Nejad M, Rezaei-Tavirani M, Zamanian Azodi M, Zali A, Ahmadzadeh A. Assessment of the Microbiome Role in Skin Protection Against UV Irradiation Via Network Analysis. J Lasers Med Sci 2020; 11:238-242. [PMID: 32802281 PMCID: PMC7369546 DOI: 10.34172/jlms.2020.40] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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Introduction: Diverse microbiotas which have some contributions to gene expression reside in human skin. To identify the protective role of the skin microbiome against UV exposure, proteinprotein interaction (PPI) network analysis is used to assessment gene expression alteration. Methods: A microarray dataset, GEO accession number GSE117359, was considered in this respect. Differential expressed genes (DEGs) in the germ-free (GF) and specific pathogen-free (SPF) groups are analyzed by GEO2R. The top significant DEGs were assigned for network analysis via Cytoscape 3.7.2 and its applications. Results: A total of 28 genes were identified as significant DEGs and the centrality analysis of the network indicated that only one of the seven hub-bottlenecks was from queried genes. The gene ontology analysis of Il6, Cxcl2, Cxcl1, TNF, Il10, Cxcl10, and Mmp9 showed that the crucial genes were highly enriched in the immune system. Conclusion: The skin microbiome plays a significant role in the protection of skin against UV irradiation and the role of TNF and IL6 is prominent in this regard.
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Ghasemi E, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Zayeri F, Pourhoseingholi A, Safavi SM. A doubly-inflated Poisson regression for correlated count data. J Appl Stat 2020; 48:1111-1127. [DOI: 10.1080/02664763.2020.1757049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Kharazmi AS, Okhovatian F, Baghban AA, Mosallanezhad Z, Kojidi MM, Azimi H. Effects of dry needling on symptomatic hallux valgus: A randomized single blind clinical trial. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 24:246-251. [PMID: 32825996 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.02.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2019] [Revised: 06/08/2019] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of the present study was to determine the short and medium effects of dry needling (DN) on myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in individuals with symptomatic hallux valgus (SHV). METHODS A total of 30 female volunteers, aged 25-60, with hallux valgus (HV) were randomly divided into two groups: DN group (n = 15) and control group (n = 15) who received sham dry needling. The outcome measures were pain intensity (Visual Analogue Scale, VAS), Foot Function Index (FFI), hallux valgus angle (HVA), and first metatarsophalangeal joint radiography. RESULTS At the end of the intervention, the HVA showed a significant decrease in the case group (P < 0.001); however, statistically no significant difference was found in the pain intensity and foot function between the two groups (P > 0.05). These findings were maintained for a week and a month during follow-ups. CONCLUSION According to the findings, dry needling can be recommended for improving first metatarsophalangeal joint alignment in the mild to moderate SHV individuals.
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Atarbashi-Moghadam F, Moallemi-Pour S, Atarbashi-Moghadam S, Sijanivandi S, Baghban AA. Effects of raw vegan diet on periodontal and dental parameters. Tzu Chi Med J 2020; 32:357-361. [PMID: 33163381 PMCID: PMC7605299 DOI: 10.4103/tcmj.tcmj_161_19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/01/2019] [Revised: 11/12/2019] [Accepted: 11/17/2019] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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Objectives: Macronutrients and micronutrients present in different types of diet could influence different aspects of both inflammatory and immune responses; thereby, diets could influence oral health and the periodontal condition. The raw vegan diet is a subset of vegetarianism in which only uncooked plant-derived foods are consumed. The present study's aim was to evaluate the effect of the raw vegan diet on periodontal and dental health parameters. Materials and Methods: A total of 118 participants (59 raw vegans and 59 controls) were interviewed about their level of education and oral health habits. Samples of unstimulated whole saliva were collected for pH analysis, and dental and periodontal parameters were examined. Then, statistical analysis was performed. Results: Raw vegans had better oral hygiene (P = 0.001). The decayed-missing-filling indices were relatively equal in both groups. The probing depth, bleeding on probing (BOP), and simplified oral hygiene index were significantly lower in raw vegans (P = 0.047, P = 0.017, and P = 0.001, respectively). Multiple regression analyses disclosed that probing depth and BOP were significantly related to debris index. Conclusion: Based on this study's results, it can be presumed that the better periodontal condition in raw vegans is a result of their better oral care and lifestyle.
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Abdi S, Zamanian Azodi M, Rezaei-Tavirani M, Razzaghi M, Heidari MH, Akbarzadeh Baghban A. Differentiation of H. pylori-negative and positive gastric cancer via regulatory network analysis. GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY FROM BED TO BENCH 2020; 13:161-167. [PMID: 32308938 PMCID: PMC7149812] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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AIM To understand the molecular difference between H.pylori negative and positive gastric cancer, a regulatory network analysis is investigated. BACKGROUND Helicobacter pylori as the one of the most leading causes of gastric cancer is yet to be studied in terms of its molecular pathogenicity. METHODS Cytoscape version of 3.7.2 with its applications was employed to conduct this study via corresponding algorithms. RESULTS A total of 161 microRNAs were identified differentially expressed in the comparison of two groups of gastric cancer including negative and positive with H.pylori infection. CluePedia explored the regulatory network and found down-regulation dominant while considering the linked hub genes. CONCLUSION It can be concluded that the presented microRNAs and target genes could have associations with H.pylori carcinogenesis in gastric cancer through dysregulation of some vital biological processes. These microRNAs and target genes include hsa-miR-943, hsa-miR-935, hsa-miR-367, hsa-miR-363, hsa-miR-25, and hsa-miR-196b and ADRA1A, KCNA4, SOD1, and SESN3, respectively. However, verification analysis in this regard is required to establish these relationships.
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Rostami-Nejad M, Razzaghi Z, Esmaeili S, Rezaei-Tavirani S, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Vafaee R. Immunological reactions by T cell and regulation of crucial genes in treated celiac disease patients. GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY FROM BED TO BENCH 2020; 13:155-160. [PMID: 32308937 PMCID: PMC7149810] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/01/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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AIM To assess the immunological reactions and gene expression level in the celiac disease (CD) patients under a gluten-free diet (GFD). BACKGROUND CD is an autoimmune disorder in genetic susceptible individuals and lifelong gluten free diet is the effective treatment method. It seems that treated patients will experience a normal life style though there are documents about some potential damages. METHODS Gene expression profiles of treated CD patients and healthy samples were obtained from Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) and compared to find the differentially expressed genes (DEGs). The identified DEGs were introduced in the network and gene ontology (GO) analysis. RESULTS Ten differentially expressed genes (DEGs) including CCR2, IRF4, FASLG, CCR4, ICOS, TNFSF18, BACH2, LTF, PRM1, and PRM2 were investigated via network analysis. Seven clusters of biological processes (BP) were determined as the affected BP. PThe finding led to introduction of CCR2, IRF4, FASLG, CCR4, and ICOS as the potential immunological markers that are still active despite GFD in the treated CD patients. CONCLUSION The results of this study indicated that the immune system is already active in treated CD patients despite GFD treatment and exposure to gluten causes potential immunological reactions in these patients.
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Khalkhal E, Razzaghi Z, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Naderi N, Rezaei-Tavirani M, Rezaei-Tavirani M. Evaluation of CXCR1 as a possible diagnostic biomarker in acute appendicitis. GASTROENTEROLOGY AND HEPATOLOGY FROM BED TO BENCH 2020; 13:S106-S112. [PMID: 33585011 PMCID: PMC7881397] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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AIM The present study was conducted to determine the genes with common expression in blood and appendix tissue samples in order to introduce them as possible diagnostic biomarkers. BACKGROUND Diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) without applying computed tomographytomography (CT), subjecting the patient to significant radiation, can be surprisingly difficult. Blood circulation may have conscious alterations in its RNA, protein, or metabolite composition. METHODS The genes related to appendix tissue and blood samples of the patients with AA were extracted from public databases. Fold change (FC) ≥ 2 in blood and FC ≥ 5 in appendix tissue samples were considered to screen differentially expressed genes (DEGs). A protein-protein interaction network was organized using the search tool for retrieval of interacting genes and proteins (STRING) database as a plugin of Cytoscape software version 3.6.0. The main genes were enriched by DAVID Bioinformatics Resources to find the related biochemical pathways. RESULTS Among the DEGs in blood and appendix tissue samples, C-X-C motif chemokine receptor 1(CXCR1), leukocyte immunoglobulin-like receptor A3 (LILRA3), low-affinity immunoglobulin gamma Fc region receptor III (FCGR3), and superoxide dismutase 2(SOD2) were common in both sources. CXCR1 was found as only hub gene upregulated in both blood and tissue of the patients with AA compared to controls and those with other abdominal pain. CONCLUSION CXCR1, FCGR3, LILRA3, and SOD2 were determined as a suitable possible biomarker panel for diagnosis of AA disease.
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Ghajari MF, Ghasemi A, Badiee M, Abdolazimi Z, Baghban AA. Microshear Bond Strength of Scotchbond Universal Adhesive to Primary and Permanent Dentin: A Six-Month in Vitro Study. Front Dent 2019; 16:173-180. [PMID: 31858082 PMCID: PMC6911661 DOI: 10.18502/fid.v16i3.1588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/16/2018] [Accepted: 10/31/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Objectives: This study aimed to assess the microshear bond strength (MSBS) of Scotchbond Universal adhesive, used in self-etch and etch-and-rinse modes, to primary and permanent dentin at 24 hours and six months. Materials and Methods: A total of 88 composite micro-cylinders were divided into eight groups (n=11) as follows: (A) Etch-and-rinse, 24 hours, primary dentin; (B) Self-etch, 24 hours, primary dentin; (C) Etch-and-rinse, six months, primary dentin; (D) Self-etch, six months, primary dentin; (E) Etch-and-rinse, 24 hours, permanent dentin; (F) Self-etch, 24 hours, permanent dentin; (G) Etch-and-rinse, six months, permanent dentin; (H) Self-etch, six months, permanent dentin. The MSBS was measured by a testing machine at a crosshead speed of 0.5 mm/minute. Data were analyzed using three-way analysis of variance (ANOVA). Results: The mean MSBS was 12.3±2.3 MPa in A, 18.8±4.1 MPa in B, 11.9±3.7 MPa in C, 16±2.9 MPa in D, 19.1±2.7 MPa in E, 22.8±4.1 MPa in F, 16.2±2.6 MPa in G, and 17.2±4.4 MPa in H. In the self-etch mode, the MSBS was significantly higher than that in the etch-and-rinse mode (P<0.001). The MSBS in permanent teeth was significantly higher than primary teeth (P<0.001). At six months, the MSBS significantly decreased in all groups (P<0.001). Conclusion: The micro-shear bond strength of Scotchbond Universal adhesive decreases over time and depends on the type of tooth and the mode of application of the adhesive.
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Hadadpour S, Noruzian M, Abdi AH, Baghban AA, Nouri M. Can 3D imaging and digital software increase the ability to predict dental arch form after orthodontic treatment? Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2019; 156:870-877. [PMID: 31784021 DOI: 10.1016/j.ajodo.2019.07.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/01/2019] [Revised: 06/01/2019] [Accepted: 06/01/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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INTRODUCTION This study aimed to evaluate the ability of dental clinicians to predict posttreatment dental arch forms in patients with malocclusion with the aid of 3D imaging and digital software in comparison with a conventional method. METHODS Pretreatment and posttreatment dental plaster casts of 100 patients (200 maxillary models and 200 mandibular models) were selected. Three orthodontists selected the best-fitted archwires among 5 commercially available preformed nickel-titanium archwires using 2 methods. In the conventional method, they fit the archwires to pretreatment casts, and in the digital method, they fit the scanned wire to a 3D digital model, using Ortho-Aid, a locally developed 3D software, using clinical bracket points as reference for wire fitness. The predicted posttreatment archwire in each method was compared with the best-fit archwire on the actual posttreatment model of each patient in both methods, and the level of agreement was calculated. The interobserver agreement between the 3 orthodontists in each method was evaluated using intraclass correlation coefficient and the Dahlberg formula. RESULTS Orthodontists predicted the final treatment outcome in 50% of cases using the conventional method and 58% using the digital method. However, the range of method error was significantly higher in the conventional method (0.425-3.853 mm for the conventional vs 0.451-0.584 mm for the digital). CONCLUSIONS Although the clinicians' ability to predict the final dental arch form after orthodontic treatment and the agreement between clinicians increased by the use of digital equipment, orthodontists can predict the final arch form in about 60% of patients.
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Ebrahimi E, Mirzaie H, Saeidi Borujeni M, Zahed G, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Mirzakhani N. The Effect of Filial Therapy on Depressive Symptoms of Children with Cancer and Their Mother's Depression, Anxiety, and Stress: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev 2019; 20:2935-2941. [PMID: 31653138 PMCID: PMC6982678 DOI: 10.31557/apjcp.2019.20.10.2935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/19/2019] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Background: Childhood cancer is an overwhelming life event that can completely change the lives of the sufferers and their parents. Todays, advances of medical science have shifted the fetal nature of childhood cancer to chronic one exposing children and their family to behavioral and psychosocial problems. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of filial therapy on children’s depressive symptoms and their mother’s stress, anxiety, and depression. Materials and Methods: In this randomized controlled trial, 32 mothers with their children who suffered from cancer were recruited (16 in each group). During a 10-week training sessions, filial therapy group underwent child-parent relation therapy (CPRT). Training sessions were held once a week. Control group received no training and only individual counseling sessions were held for them we needed. Both groups were assessed before and after the intervention using depression, anxiety, and stress questionnaire-21 (DASS-21), children depression inventory (CDI), and Wong-Baker faces pain rating scale (WBFPRS). Sample randomization and data analysis were conducted by using SPSS (version 20) and running independent t-test and chi-square test. P value< 0.05 was set as the significant level. Results: Mothers in the filial therapy group experienced significant decrease in their level of depression, anxiety, and stress in the post-test (p < 0.001). In contrast to filial therapy group, mothers in the control group did not show an improvement in their level of depression, anxiety, and stress. Moreover, the results of the current investigative showed that depression of children in the filial therapy group significantly reduced at post-test (p < 0.001). On the other hand, the mean of children’s depression in the control group remained steady. Conclusion: The findings of the present study revealed that using filial therapy could reduce the depression of children with cancer and their parent’s depression, anxiety, and stress. Accordingly, we suggest filial therapy programs as a routine for addressing psychosocial problems of children with cancer and their families.
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Doroudian A, Roostayi MM, Naimi SS, Rahimi A, Baghban AA. Effect of using the Flexi-Bar tool on erector spinae muscle activation under different standing weight-bearing conditions. J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil 2019; 32:505-509. [PMID: 30883330 DOI: 10.3233/bmr-171011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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OBJECTIVES The Flexi-Bar and Bodyblade are oscillatory tools used in rehabilitation centers worldwide to enhance muscle activity. Because of a lack of reports on the Flexi-Bar, this study focused on erector spinae (ES) muscle activation under different conditions. METHODS Twelve university students (age 21 ± 2.5 years old) were recruited in this study and were tested while using a loaded Flexi-Bar for 10 seconds. Comparison between muscle activation on the right and left sides in the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar regions was measured by electromyography during two-leg and one-leg (left and right) standing. RESULTS The results showed that during oscillation using the right hand, the right cervical muscles showed significantly higher activation levels than the left cervical muscles, while the thoracic and lumbar regions showed significantly higher muscle activities on the left side. CONCLUSION The current study showed that the Flexi-Bar might be used for muscle activation and reeducation, as well as for specific exercise therapy in spinal muscle imbalance.
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Roghani T, Khalkhali Zavieh M, Talebian S, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Katzman W. Back Muscle Function in Older Women With Age-Related Hyperkyphosis: A Comparative Study. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2019; 42:284-294. [PMID: 31257003 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2018.11.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/12/2018] [Revised: 11/08/2018] [Accepted: 11/15/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to compare static maximal back extensor muscle force, endurance, and characteristics of flexion relaxation phenomenon (FRP) in older women with and without age-related hyperkyphosis. METHODS Maximum back extensor force and endurance measured in a sitting position with a designed load cell setup; appearance, onset, and offset angles of FRP; and extension relaxation ratio (ERR) during a dynamic flexion-extension task were compared between 24 older women with hyperkyphosis (thoracic kyphosis angle ≥50°), mean age 65 ± 4.4 years, and 24 older women without hyperkyphosis (thoracic kyphosis angle ≪50°), mean age 63 ± 4.3 years. Variables of force, endurance, angles of FRP, and ERR were analyzed using an independent sample t test. A χ2 test was used to identify differences between groups in FRP appearance. RESULTS Static back extensor force and endurance were significantly lower among those with versus those without hyperkyphosis (P ≪ .001). Although the 2 groups did not differ in FRP appearance and ERR in the superficial erector spinal muscles (P ≫ .05), FRP in the hyperkyphosis group started sooner and ended later than in the group without hyperkyphosis (P ≪ .05). CONCLUSION Our study indicates that women with age-related hyperkyphosis had decreased static maximal force and endurance of the back extensor muscles and prolonged myoelectrical silence of the superficial erector spinal muscles. Reduced endurance of the superficial erector spinal muscles may trigger early onset of FRP and prolonged relaxation of these muscles.
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Amiri A, Kalantari M, Rezaee M, Baghban AA. Participation in leisure-time activities and the role of individual factors in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF THERAPY AND REHABILITATION 2019. [DOI: 10.12968/ijtr.2018.0075] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Background/Aims This study evaluated the role of individual factors of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy in the prediction of leisure participation. Methods A cross-sectional study design was used. A group of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy were selected to complete the Children's Assessment of Participation and Enjoyment. Participants' cognitive levels were assessed based on the Study of Participation of Children with Cerebral Palsy Living in Europe estimated cognitive levels. Findings The models could best predict up to 31.8% of the variance in the participation rates, 28.4% of the variance in the frequency scores and 33.5% of the variance in the enjoyment scores of leisure domains. The type of cerebral palsy was one of the most significant predictive factors of leisure participation (β ranged from −0.177 to −0.525 for quadriplegia). Conclusions Therapists and rehabilitation specialists may consider individual factors to predict a proportion of leisure participation subscales before planning for interventions aimed at promoting the leisure participation of children and adolescents with cerebral palsy.
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Mohammadi S, Roostayi MM, Naimi SS, Baghban AA. The effects of cupping therapy as a new approach in the physiotherapeutic management of carpal tunnel syndrome. PHYSIOTHERAPY RESEARCH INTERNATIONAL 2019; 24:e1770. [DOI: 10.1002/pri.1770] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/26/2018] [Revised: 05/28/2018] [Accepted: 12/17/2018] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Roghani T, Zavieh MK, Rahimi A, Talebian S, Manshadi FD, Baghban AA, King N, Katzman W. The reliability and validity of a designed setup for the assessment of static back extensor force and endurance in older women with and without hyperkyphosis. Physiother Theory Pract 2018; 34:882-893. [PMID: 29368984 PMCID: PMC6320670 DOI: 10.1080/09593985.2018.1430878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/18/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to investigate the intra-rater reliability and validity of a designed load cell setup for the measurement of back extensor muscle force and endurance. PARTICIPANTS The study sample included 19 older women with hyperkyphosis, mean age 67.0 ± 5.0 years, and 14 older women without hyperkyphosis, mean age 63.0 ± 6.0 years. METHODS Maximum back extensor force and endurance were measured in a sitting position with a designed load cell setup. Tests were performed by the same examiner on two separate days within a 72-hour interval. The intra-rater reliability of the measurements was analyzed using intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard errors of measurement (SEM), and minimal detectable change (MDC). The validity of the setup was determined using Pearson correlation analysis and independent t-test. RESULTS Using our designed load cell, the values of ICC indicated very high reliability of force measurement (hyperkyphosis group: 0.96, normal group: 0.97) and high reliability of endurance measurement (hyperkyphosis group: 0.82, normal group: 0.89). For all tests, the values of SEM and MDC were low in both groups. A significant correlation between two documented forces (load cell force and target force) and significant differences in the muscle force and endurance among the two groups were found. CONCLUSION The measurements of static back muscle force and endurance are reliable and valid with our designed setup in older women with and without hyperkyphosis.
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Mikaili S, Khademi-Kalantari K, Rezasoltani A, Arzani P, Baghban AA. Quadriceps force production during straight leg raising at different hip positions with and without concomitant ankle dorsiflexion. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2018; 22:904-908. [PMID: 30368333 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/02/2017] [Revised: 11/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/15/2017] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Due to the significant prevalence of knee disorders and patellofemoral pain syndrome, as well as the importance of quadriceps strengthening in knee rehabilitation programs, it is necessary to specify the best method to activate and strengthen the quadriceps muscles. The current study aimed at comparing the maximum generated isometric force during an active straight-leg-raising (SLR) maneuver in a sitting position by changing the hip rotational position with and without the simultaneous contraction of the ankle dorsiflexor muscles. METHODOLOGY The current study was performed on 30 healthy males recruited with a non-random and available sampling method. The maximum generated force was measured during the SLR maneuver in six compound internal and external rotations and in a neutral position with and without ankle dorsiflexor contraction. The obtained generated force was analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. RESULTS The generated forces in the SLR with and without contracting the ankle dorsiflexors were significantly different (p = 0.001), and taking different positions of hip rotation led to significant changes in the generated force (p = 0.005). CONCLUSION The adoption of external hip rotation with the contraction of ankle dorsiflexors during the SLR maneuver generated the most force. Based on the interaction of these conditions, the general recommendation is to perform the SLR exercise in an external hip rotation with the simultaneous contraction of the ankle dorsiflexors in subjects with quadriceps muscle weakness.
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Karimi LJ, Rahimi M, Baghban AA. Effects of learning to play stringed instruments in adulthood on frequency discrimination by pitch pattern sequence test. AUDIOLOGY 2018. [DOI: 10.18502/avr.v27i3.58] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background and Aim: Frequency discrimination is an important skill in central auditory processing which plays a critical role in proper reading, writing, and speech perception. Music training is among the ways that improve this skill. Most of the reviewed literature is based on the impact of learning music on the early stages of childhood. Therefore, if the tests used in the assessment of central auditory system are proved to be effective in music training in adulthood, they could be recommended as an appropriate option for adult central auditory processing disorder rehabilitation. This study aimed to investigate the effects of learning to play stringed instruments in adulthood on frequency discrimination by pitch pattern sequence test.Methods: This cross-sectional and non-interventional study was performed on 46 normal hearing subjects aged 20-45 years, 28 non-musicians and 18 musicians who were trained to play music as an adult. They were compared by PPST. The results were analyzed by 2-way analysis of variance.Results: There was a significant difference between the average scores of the two groups, the non-musicians and the musicians, for both ears (p<0.001). On the other hand, there was no significant difference between the two test results in both groups gender wise (p>0.05).Conclusion: More correct answers of musicians indicated their better frequency discrimination compared to non-musicians, which could be a reason for improvement in the performance of the central auditory system caused by music training even in the verge of adulthood.
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Zargar N, Rayat Hosein Abadi M, Sabeti M, Yadegari Z, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Dianat O. Antimicrobial efficacy of clindamycin and triple antibiotic paste as root canal medicaments on tubular infection: An in vitro study. AUST ENDOD J 2018; 45:86-91. [DOI: 10.1111/aej.12288] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 05/26/2018] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Mohammadi HK, Mehravar M, Kalantari KK, Naimi SS, Baghban AA, Okhovatian F, Rezasoltani A, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Taheri N. A comparison of foot kinetic parameters between pronated and normal foot structures during forward jump landing. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2018; 22:661-665. [PMID: 30100294 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.12.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/10/2017] [Revised: 11/22/2017] [Accepted: 12/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pronated foot is one of the most important factors that may lead to musculoskeletal injuries of the lower extremities. It is known that in a pronated foot, excessive mechanical loads are applied to the lower limb structures, which result in the altered foot biomechanics, including vertical ground reaction forces (VGRFs) and rate of loading (ROL). Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the changes in foot kinetic parameters in the pronated compared to the normal foot structures. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 15 individuals (mean age of 23.27 ± 3.28 years) with asymptomatic pronated feet and 15 normal subjects (mean age of 23.40 ± 3.11 years) were recruited from both genders by using a simple non-random sampling method. VGRF, ROL, and the resultant vector of time to stabilization (RVTTS) were evaluated during the forward jump landing task by using a force plate. RESULTS The findings showed that the following parameters were significantly higher in the group of pronated feet than in the normal subjects: VGRF (3.30 ± 0.17 vs. 2.81 ± 0.15, p = .042), ROL (0.10 ± 0.01 vs. 0.07 ± 0.006, p = .020), and RVTTS (2592.80 ± 141.24 vs. 2114.00 ± 154.77, p = .030). CONCLUSION All the measured foot kinetic parameters were higher in the pronated foot subjects than in the normal participants. An impaired movement control and greater forces imposed on the foot region of the pronated foot, compared to the normal foot individuals, were discovered indicating the former group's possible increase of susceptibility to various musculoskeletal injuries.
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Naseri M, Ali Mozayeni M, Safi Y, Heidarnia M, Akbarzadeh Baghban A, Norouzi N. Root Canal Morphology of Maxillary Second Molars according to Age and Gender in a Selected Iranian Population: A Cone-Beam Computed Tomography Evaluation. IRANIAN ENDODONTIC JOURNAL 2018; 13:373-380. [PMID: 30083209 PMCID: PMC6064032 DOI: 10.22037/iej.v13i3.19278] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Introduction This study sought to assess root canal morphology of maxillary second molars regarding age and gender in an Iranian population using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT). Methods and Materials Totally, 157 maxillary second molars of patients presenting to a radiology clinic were evaluated on CBCT scans. Tooth length, number of roots, root fusion, coronal and sagittal root deviation, number of canals per root, prevalence of second mesiobuccal canal, root canal morphology according to the Vertucci's classification and the correlation of these variables with age and gender were evaluated. Data were analyzed using the Mann Whitney U, Kruskal Wallis and Fisher's exact tests. Results Of 157 teeth, 98 belonged to females and 59 to males. The mean tooth length was significantly greater in males than in females (P=0.002) and it was shorter in 50-60 years old group. The rate of root fusion was 18.6%. Distobuccal and palatal roots were mainly straight in both sagittal and coronal planes while mesiobuccal roots mostly had a distal-buccal deviation; 67.5% of the teeth had four canals. Number of canals was significantly correlated with gender and was higher in males (P<0.05). The most prevalent canal type was type VI in second mesiobuccal, and type V in palatal and distobuccal canals. The most common types in mesiobuccal canal were types I, VI and II, respectively. In the remaining two roots, type I was the most common. Conclusion Root and canal morphology of the maxillary second molars in Iranian population showed features different from those in other populations.
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Babadi N, Roostayi MM, Rahimi A, Baghban AA, Sarmadi A, Roostaei H. The effect of different hip rotation angles on electromyography activity of the quadriceps muscle during closed kinetic chain tasks in healthy females. J Phys Ther Sci 2018; 30:1112-1116. [PMID: 30154611 PMCID: PMC6110206 DOI: 10.1589/jpts.30.1112] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2018] [Accepted: 05/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to investigate electromyographic activity of the
quadriceps muscle in different positions of hip rotation (while standing on the toes) in
healthy females. [Participants and Methods] The study was conducted on 35 healthy females.
Electromyographic activity of the rectus femoris, vastus medialis oblique, and vastus
lateralis muscles were recorded with the hip in a neutral position as well as different
angles of internal and external rotation (15, 30, and 45 degrees (°)) while the
participants were standing on their toes. [Results] There was a significant difference of
15° in external rotation, a neutral position, 15° of internal rotation, and at the end of
an internal rotation position. Paired comparison between muscle activity using Bonferroni
showed that vastus lateralis activity in 15° of external rotation, a neutral position, 15°
of internal rotation, and at the end of a position of internal rotation was more than that
of rectus femoris muscle. [Conclusion] The present study showed that average vastus
lateralis activity was the highest in all positions. However, the positions studied in the
current study did not lead to an increase in muscle activity of the vastus medialis
oblique as a medial dynamic stabilizer compared to vastus lateralis.
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