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Mohseni F, Rahmani N, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Abdollahi I. Reliability of ultrasonography to measure cervical multifidus, semispinalis cervicis and longus colli muscles dimensions in patients with unilateral cervical disc herniation: An observational cross-sectional test-retest study. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2024; 37:399-403. [PMID: 38432836 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2023.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2023] [Accepted: 11/06/2023] [Indexed: 03/05/2024]
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BACKGROUND Ultrasonography (US) has been suggested to assess the morphology and function of cervical muscles; but little is known about the reliability of the US measures in patients with cervical disc herniation (CDH). The purpose of this study was to evaluate within-day inter and intra-rater and between-day intra-rater reliability of US to measure dimensions of deep cervical muscles in patients with unilateral CDH. METHODS Thirty patients with unilateral CDH participated. Anterior-posterior and lateral dimension of longus colli (LC), multifidus (MF) and semispinalis cervicis (SC) were measured using B-mode ultrasound. The measurements were repeated by rater A 1 h (for within-day reliability) and one week (for between-day reliability) later. For inter-rater reliability, rater B performed all muscles measurements like rater A. RESULTS Within-day reliability measurement for all muscles was good to excellent with IntraClass Correlation Coefficients (ICC) ranging from 0.82 to 0.96, standard error of measurement (SEM) from 0.18 to 0.46 and minimal detectable changes (MDC) from 0.43 to 1.09. Between-day reliability was good for all muscle dimensions with ICC ranging from 0.75 to 0.89, SEM from 0.30 to 0.64 and MDC from 0.71 to 1.52. Inter-rater reliability was also good with ICC ranging from 0.75 to 0.89, SEM from 0.34 to 0.65 and MDC from 0.81 to 1.55. CONCLUSIONS US was demonstrated to have high within-day inter and intra-rater and between-day intra-rater reliability to measure muscles dimensions in patients with unilateral CDH. It can be used to assess deep cervical muscles or to monitor the effects of interventions.
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- Fariba Mohseni
- Physiotherapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Physiotherapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Azarnia S, Ezzati K, Saberi A, Naghdi S, Abdollahi I, Jaberzadeh S. The Effect of Uni-Hemispheric Dual-Site Anodal tDCS on Brain Metabolic Changes in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Clinical Trial. Brain Sci 2023; 13:1100. [PMID: 37509030 PMCID: PMC10377241 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci13071100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/19/2023] [Revised: 07/14/2023] [Accepted: 07/18/2023] [Indexed: 07/30/2023] Open
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Uni-hemispheric concurrent dual-site anodal transcranial direct current stimulation (UHCDS a-tDCS) of the primary motor cortex (M1) and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) may enhance the efficacy of a-tDCS after stroke. However, the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying its beneficial effects have not been defined. We aimed to investigate the effect of a-tDCSM1-DLPFC on brain metabolite concentrations (N-acetyl aspartate (NAA), choline (Cho)) in stroke patients using magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS). In this double-blind, sham-controlled, randomized clinical trial (RCT), 18 patients with a first chronic stroke in the territory of the middle cerebral artery trunk were recruited. Patients were allocated to one of the following two groups: (1) Experimental 1, who received five consecutive sessions of a-tDCSM1-DLPFC M1 (active)-DLPFC (active). (2) Experimental 2, who received five consecutive sessions of a-tDCSM1-DLPFC M1 (active)-DLPFC (sham). MRS assessments were performed before and 24 h after the last intervention. Results showed that after five sessions of a-tDCSM1-DLPFC, there were no significant changes in NAA and Cho levels between groups (Cohen's d = 1.4, Cohen's d = 0.93). Thus, dual site a-tDCSM1-DLPFC did not affect brain metabolites compared to single site a-tDCS M1.
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- Somaye Azarnia
- Department of Physiotherapy, Iranian Research Centre on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran 19857-13834, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Centre, Poorsina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 41937-13111, Iran
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- Neuroscience Research Centre, Poorsina Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht 41937-13111, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran 65111-11489, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran 19857-13834, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC 3800, Australia
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Ebrahimzadeh M, Ansari NN, Abdollahi I, Akhbari B, Monjezi S. Effects of Dry Needling on Connectivity of Corticospinal Tract, Spasticity, and Function of Upper Extremity in People with Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. J Acupunct Meridian Stud 2021; 14:238-243. [DOI: 10.51507/j.jams.2021.14.6.238] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2021] [Revised: 08/16/2021] [Accepted: 09/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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- Masoome Ebrahimzadeh
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Research Center for War-affected People, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation Research Center, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran
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Asgharzadeh Alvar A, Esteki A, Abdollahi I. Psychological and Psychophysiological Responses to Challenge Variations for Virtual Hand Training in Game-based Smart Rehabilitation System. Basic Clin Neurosci 2021. [DOI: 10.32598/bcn.2021.3532.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Background: Maintaining motivation is one of the most important characteristics of rehabilitation strategies for successful treatment. Understanding the underlying mechanism of mental state is helpful for developing new therapeutic methods based on virtual reality and serious game technologies. Objective: The present study aims to develop a cost-benefit game-based hand rehabilitation system and assess the influence on the psychological state of subjects when they interact with a virtual reality environment in different task difficulty levels. Methods: First, we introduced a low-cost smart hand rehabilitation system based on the Leap Motion tracker; then, the experimental study was performed with 20 healthy participants. Their mental states were evoked using interaction with two separate games in four different difficulty levels. Three measures from the SAM self-reported test described as a psychological response to this condition, and also four features were extracted from Photoplethysmogram signal in order to quantify psychophysiological responses of Autonomic Nervous System. Results: Comparison of the different difficulty levels revealed significant changes in arousal and dominance correspond to under challenging and over the challenging condition, respectively. The results of psychophysiological feature analysis showed significant differences only for the standard deviation of intervals between consecutive heartbeats. Conclusion: The developed system is a low-cost smart solution that can be useful for upper limb neurological rehabilitation. Regulating difficulty parameters of the implemented game can be used to influence the motivation of users through rehabilitation procedures. It seems Photoplethysmogram is an appropriate psychophysiological indicator of mental states, but further studies are required.
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Ahmadi M, Amiri M, Rezaeian T, Abdollahi I, Rezadoost AM, Sohrabi M, Bakhshi E. Different Effects of Aerobic Exercise and Diaphragmatic Breathing on Lower Esophageal Sphincter Pressure and Quality of Life in Patients with Reflux: A Comparative Study. Middle East J Dig Dis 2021; 13:61-66. [PMID: 34712440 PMCID: PMC8531940 DOI: 10.34172/mejdd.2021.205] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a worldwide disorder with an increasing prevalence. The quality of life (QOL) of the patients may be influenced by reflux disease. Diaphragmatic breathing (DB), as well as aerobic exercise (AE), may improve the symptoms of reflux disease, although it remains a controversial issue. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of AE and DB on QOL and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure of patients with moderate to severe reflux. METHODS This was a case-control study that was conducted for 8 weeks among patients with moderate to severe GERD. The block randomization method was designed to randomize patients into three groups (AE, DB, and control) to achieve equal sample sizes. The control group received omeprazole 20 mg once daily. The other groups, in addition to omeprazole, received AE and DB. QOL and LES pressure were measured before and after the study by Questionary and Manometry method, respectively. RESULTS 75 patients were enrolled in this study. Positive effects of DB on LES pressure was approved (p = 0.001). DB had significantly more effects on QOL than aerobic exercise (p = 0.003). AE can significantly improve QOL in patients (p = 0.02) but no significant change in LES pressure (p = 0.38). There was no change in the control group for both variables. CONCLUSION AE had no effects on LES pressure but can improve QOL of the patients. DB had more effects on QOL than AE, so injured or disable patients with reflux who cannot do AE, can benefit from DB to improve their reflux symptoms.
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- Mehdi Ahmadi
- PhD in Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assosiate Professor in Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD in Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assosiate Professor in Physiotherapy, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease Research Center (GILDRC), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Professor, Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology , University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Abdollahi I, Allahverdloo E. Reliability of Image Capture Technique for the Measurement of Upper Limb Active Joint Position Sense in Healthy Adults. RJ 2021. [DOI: 10.32598/rj.22.2.3224.1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Objective: Proprioception is the conscious perception of limb position, motion, balance, and pressure. It has a vital role in movement control, especially motor planning and neuromuscular feedback mechanism. To investigate the proprioceptive function, it is essential to use the best measurement method. Different techniques and approaches have been introduced, which are usually expensive and not applicable for clinical use. One of these methods is the image capture technique which is easy and practical. Stillman introduced this technique to measure the joint position sense of the knee considering all variables affecting it and reported its good reliability. Many studies have used this technique for knee and lower limb joints and reported its good reliability, while few studies have used this technique for the upper limb joints. Therefore, this study investigates the reliability of the image capture technique for measuring the Active Joint Position Sense (AJPS) of the left shoulder and elbow in healthy adults. If it yields a good result, it can be used as an available and cost-effective method by clinicians. Materials & Methods: In this methodological study, the participants were 10 healthy adults (5 men, 5 women) aged 18-40 years. To assess the AJPS, we used image capture technology which is one of the most reliable methods for the lower limb joint position sense measurement. Markers were attached on elbow and shoulder landmarks, and photos were taken during the reproduction of angles by participants. Then, the photos were entered into AutoCAD software, and the angles were calculated by drawing line segments from landmarks and connecting them. The absolute error and relative error (the difference between the initial and reproduced angles) were used to measure accuracy. The AJPS was assessed for internal and external rotation of the shoulder and elbow flexion. The measurements were repeated two hours later to assess intra-day reliability and two days later to assess inter-day reliability. Interclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) and Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) were used for statistical analysis. Results: The ICC of inter-day reliability of the test for all shoulder and elbow movements in relative and absolute errors was reported as excellent (≥0.92). Intra-day reliability was reported excellent (≥0.90) for elbow flexion, and internal rotation of the shoulder in both relative and absolute errors were excellent (0.94). For external rotation of the shoulder, it was excellent in relative error (0.94) and good in absolute error (0.80). All measurements had absolute reliability based on the SEM results. Conclusion: The image capture technique is a simple, cost-effective, and available method tool for measuring AJPS and proprioception in upper limbs by clinicians and researchers.
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Mohamadi M, Rojhani-Shirazi Z, Enjoo SA, Shamsi-Gooshki E, Abdollahi I, Fatemeh Bahmani FB, Razeghi M. Proposing a set of ethical guidelines for Iranian physiotherapists: results of a modified Delphi technique. Indian J Med Ethics 2021; VII:1-22. [PMID: 34730099 DOI: 10.20529/ijme.2021.035] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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The code of ethical conduct for physiotherapy services must be compatible with the local culture. The ethical guidelines proposed here were developed through a literature review, focus group discussions, and finally a modified Delphi technique to achieve consensus after the data were analysed. At first, the collection of different ethical codes yielded 132 items. In the second stage, repetitive items were discarded, some new items were added, and the various codes were categorised into three domains. Overall, 175 items were considered in the Delphi stage. Subsequently, the items were reduced to 134 in total - 59 in the treatment domain, 41 in research, and 34 in the education domain. The resulting code of ethics will support patients, researchers, students, and teachers in the field of physical therapy with sensitivity to current Iranian legislation and culture.
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- Marzieh Mohamadi
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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- Department of Medical Ethics, School of Traditional Medicine, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Assistant Professor of Medical Ethics, Medical Ethics and History of Medicine Research Center and Faculty of Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran
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Seydi M, Akhbari B, Abdollahi I, Karimi Ghasem Abad S, Biglarian A. Confirmatory Factor Analysis, Reliability, and Validity of the Persian Version of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire for Iranian People With Nonspecific Chronic Neck Pain. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2020; 44:72-84. [PMID: 33248748 DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2020.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/11/2019] [Revised: 02/08/2020] [Accepted: 08/03/2020] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to assess the reliability and construct validity of, and perform confirmatory factor analysis of, the Persian version of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire (CSQ) for Iranian people with nonspecific chronic neck pain. METHODS We performed psychometric testing of the Persian version of the Coping Strategies Questionnaire. Participants were 123 native Persian speakers with chronic neck pain lasting at least 3 months. They were between 18 and 55 years old. The CSQ was administered by self-report. After 5 to 7 days, 94 participants completed the questionnaire in the retest session. Confirmatory factor analysis was done to assess the model fit (χ2 test, comparative fit index, and root-mean-square error of approximation) of the 7-factor solution of the Persian version of the CSQ. The Cronbach α was used for internal consistency; intraclass correlation coefficient, standard error of measurement, and minimal detectable change for reliability; and nonparametric tests of group differences and correlations for construct validity. To assess the construct validity, we examined the ability of the CSQ to discriminate people based on sex, level of education, and physical activity. Correlations with the Short Form Health Survey (SF-12), Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, visual analog scale, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, Pain Catastrophizing Scale, and Neck Disability Index were also determined to test the validity. RESULTS Confirmatory factor analysis measures-χ2 test, comparative fit index, and root-mean-square error of approximation-were 1.72, 0.76, and 0.07, respectively. Internal consistency was excellent (0.85). All intraclass correlation coefficients were above the acceptable level of 0.70, with the highest reliability obtained for the Praying subscale in both test and retest sessions. The standard error of measurement for the CSQ total score was 2.26, and the minimal detectable change was 6.25. The Cronbach α for the total score and for the subscales ranged from 0.75 to 0.93. Scores of the subscales of the CSQ and other questionnaires showed low correlation except for the physical component of the SF-12. The Catastrophizing subscale had a positive correlation with the Pain Catastrophizing Scale, Tampa Scale for Kinesiophobia, Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire, and Neck Disability Index, and a negative correlation with the SF-12. CONCLUSION The CSQ has acceptable and good measurement properties to assess coping strategies in Iranian people with nonspecific chronic neck pain. It is a reliable measure, though, for validity only The Catastrophizing subscale showed significant correlation with other scales, but the findings should be interpreted with caution because of the limitations of the study.
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- Mahsa Seydi
- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Statistical Research and Information Technology, University of Social Welfare & Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Azarnia S, Abdollahi I, Minoo M, Naghdi S, Salavati M. The inter- and intra-rater reliability of Modified Tardieu Scale in assessing spasticity of knee extensors in patients with multiple sclerosis. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2020; 26:515-518. [PMID: 33992290 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.09.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2019] [Revised: 08/12/2020] [Accepted: 09/12/2020] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Spasticity is one of the most common and disabling symptoms in Multiple sclerosis (MS). The is a clinical tool for assessing spasticity. This study aimed to investigate the inter- and intra-rater reliability of the modified Tardieu scale for assessing knee extensors spasticity in MS patients. METHODS Twenty-six patients with MS (12 females and 14 males) with a mean age of 40 ± 11.39 years participated in this study. The extensor muscles of both knees were evaluated using the MTS in two sessions. At first session, two examiners randomly assessed the knee extensor spasticity to study the inter-rater reliability and 3-4 days later the first examiner assessed the patients again, to determine intra-rater reliability. Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC) analysis, two-way random effect model was used to determine the reliability of various components of the modified Tardieu scale. RESULTS The inter-rater reliability for quality of muscle reaction of knee extensor muscles was very good (ICC = 0.89) and for the difference between the angle of muscle response (R1) and full range(R2) of movement (R2- R1), as spasticity intensity criterion, was good (ICC = 0.73). ICC values for R2-R1 and muscle response quality assessments by one rater were 0.73 and 0.82, respectively. CONCLUSION The findings of the current study showed that the MTS has good to very good inter- and intra-rater reliability for assessing knee extensors spasticity in MS patients.
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- Somayeh Azarnia
- School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran.
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- PhD of Physiotherapy, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran
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- School of Medicine, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- PhD of Physiotherapy, Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation, University of Welfare and Rehabilitation, Tehran, Iran
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Talimkhani A, Abdollahi I, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Ehsani F, Khalili S, Jaberzadeh S. Differential Effects of Unihemispheric Concurrent Dual-Site and Conventional tDCS on Motor Learning: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled Study. Basic Clin Neurosci 2019; 10:59-72. [PMID: 31031894 PMCID: PMC6484181 DOI: 10.32598/bcn.9.10.350] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2017] [Revised: 12/03/2017] [Accepted: 04/30/2018] [Indexed: 11/20/2022] Open
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Introduction: Based on the literature, unihemispheric concurrent dual-site anodal transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (a-tDCSUHCDS) of primary Motor cortex (M1) and Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex (DLPFC) would be more efficient than conventional a-tDCS of M1 to induce larger and longer-lasting M1 corticospinal excitability. The main objective of the present study was to compare the effects of a-tDCSUHCDS and conventional M1 a-tDCS on the extent and durability of the motor sequence acquisition in healthy individuals. Methods: In this randomized sham-controlled study, healthy volunteers were randomly divided into three groups: experimental (a-tDCSUHCDS), control (M1 a-tDCS), and sham stimulation groups. The participants practiced serial response time task over three consecutive days when they simultaneously received a-tDCS. Using the skill measure, we assessed motor learning up to 4 weeks after the completion of experimental conditions. Results: Data analysis revealed that all groups exhibited the improved trend over the training course (P<0.001). There were no significant differences in skill acquisition among groups at post-intervention (P>0.05), while a significant improvement was observed between experimental and sham group at the retention time (P<0.05). Moreover, there were no significant differences between the control and two other groups with regard to the retention time (P>0.05). Conclusion: These results revealed a significant increase in the skill acquisition by a-tDCSUHCDS technique with regard to retention issue, which could be a valuable finding in neuro-rehabilitation field.
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- Ailin Talimkhani
- Department of Physical Therapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran.,Department of Physical Therapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences, Semnan, Iran
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- Department of Biostatistics and Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Hamadan University of Medical Sciences, Hamadan, Iran
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- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation & Neuroplasticity Laboratory, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia
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Taghipour M, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Behtash H, Abdollahi I, Rajabzadeh F, Pourahmadi MR, Emami M. Reliability of Real-time Ultrasound Imaging for the Assessment of Trunk Stabilizer Muscles: A Systematic Review of the Literature. J Ultrasound Med 2019; 38:15-26. [PMID: 29688574 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14661] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Revised: 03/16/2018] [Accepted: 03/20/2018] [Indexed: 06/08/2023]
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Rehabilitative ultrasound (US) imaging is one of the popular methods for investigating muscle morphologic characteristics and dimensions in recent years. The reliability of this method has been investigated in different studies. As studies have been performed with different designs and quality, reported values of rehabilitative US have a wide range. The objective of this study was to systematically review the literature conducted on the reliability of rehabilitative US imaging for the assessment of deep abdominal and lumbar trunk muscle dimensions. The PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Google Scholar, Science Direct, Embase, Physiotherapy Evidence, Ovid, and CINAHL databases were searched to identify original research articles conducted on the reliability of rehabilitative US imaging published from June 2007 to August 2017. The articles were qualitatively assessed; reliability data were extracted; and the methodological quality was evaluated by 2 independent reviewers. Of the 26 included studies, 16 were considered of high methodological quality. Except for 2 studies, all high-quality studies reported intraclass correlation coefficients (ICCs) for intra-rater reliability of 0.70 or greater. Also, ICCs reported for inter-rater reliability in high-quality studies were generally greater than 0.70. Among low-quality studies, reported ICCs ranged from 0.26 to 0.99 and 0.68 to 0.97 for intra- and inter-rater reliability, respectively. Also, the reported standard error of measurement and minimal detectable change for rehabilitative US were generally in an acceptable range. Generally, the results of the reviewed studies indicate that rehabilitative US imaging has good levels of both inter- and intra-rater reliability.
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- Morteza Taghipour
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Orthopedics, Hazrat e Rasoul Akram Hospital, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Achacheluee ST, Rahnama L, Karimi N, Abdollahi I, Arslan SA, Jaberzadeh S. The Effect of Unihemispheric Concurrent Dual-Site Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation of Primary Motor and Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortices on Motor Function in Patients With Sub-Acute Stroke. Front Hum Neurosci 2018; 12:441. [PMID: 30429782 PMCID: PMC6220031 DOI: 10.3389/fnhum.2018.00441] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/23/2018] [Accepted: 10/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It is believed that unihemispheric concurrent dual-site transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCSUHCDS) of the primary motor cortex (M1) and the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC) causes an increase in motor cortex excitability. However, the clinical effect of this type of stimulation on patients with neurological conditions is not yet known. The aim of the present study was to assess the effect of anodal-tDCSUHCDS (a-tDCSUHCDS) on upper limb motor function in subacute stroke patients. Fifteen patients participated in this sham-controlled crossover study. The main outcome measures were the reaction time (RT) to visual stimuli, completion time of a nine-pin pegboard (9-PPB), and the scores from the Fugl–Meyer assessment (FMA) for the upper limb of the involved side before and after three brain stimulation conditions. For a-tDCSUHCDS, the anodal electrodes were placed on the M1 and the DLPFC, while for a-tDCS, the anodal electrode was placed on the M1. For the sham stimulation, the tDCS was turned off after 30 s. For brain stimulation, the selected current was 1 mA for 20 min. After a-tDCSUHCDS, there was a significant reduction in the RT and completion time of the 9-PPB compared with the times after a-tDCS and the sham stimulation: p = 0.013 and p = 0.022, respectively). However, there was no significant difference in the FMA scores after the three types of stimulations (p = 0.085). Compared with a-tDCS, a-tDCSUHCDS temporarily improved the RT and dexterity of the involved hand in subacute stroke patients. Clinical Trial Registration: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT), identifier IRCT2015012520787N1.
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- Sahar Toluee Achacheluee
- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, School of Rehabilitation, International Campus, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Non-invasive Brain Stimulation and Neuroplasticity Laboratory, Department of Physiotherapy, School of Primary and Allied Health Care, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Melbourne, VIC, Australia
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Ezzati K, Salavati M, Abdollahi I, Shakeri H, Esmaili K. The Consistency and Construct Validity of Wolf Motor Function Test With Functional Variables and SF-36 Questionnaire in Iranian Stroke Patients. Caspian J Neurol Sci 2018. [DOI: 10.29252/cjns.4.13.49] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/31/2022] Open
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Rahmani N, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Salavati M, Vameghi R, Abdollahi I. Normal values of abdominal muscles thickness in healthy children using ultrasonography. Musculoskelet Sci Pract 2018; 34:54-58. [PMID: 29274529 DOI: 10.1016/j.msksp.2017.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2016] [Revised: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 12/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Abdominal muscles are one of the important elements to support the lumbar spine. Evaluation of muscle thickness using ultrasonography (US) is considered to be a source of information from muscles characteristics. The purpose of this study was to demonstrate normal reference data of abdominal muscles thickness and subcutaneous fat in adolescents using US. A random sample of 160 healthy adolescents (80 boys and 80 girls) at the age range of 15-18 years was recruited. Three abdominal muscles including Transversus Abdominis (TA), Internal Oblique (IO), External Oblique (EO) and subcutaneous fat (SF) were bilaterally measured using US. The range of normal values for TA muscle thickness was between 2.31 and 2.57 mm, for IO muscle thickness was between 4.02 and 5.15 mm and for EO muscle thickness was between 2.81 and 3.17 mm. The normal patterns of abdominal muscles were found as IO > EO > TA at both sides. Boys were taller, heavier with greater body mass index (BMI) and had larger abdominal muscles thickness than girls. A weak negative correlation was found between age and muscles size [r = (-0.06) - (-0.23), p < .05], but a significant positive correlation was found between BMI and muscle size (r = 0.21-0.68, p < .05). It seems that abdominal muscles thickness in adolescents followed the same pattern of muscle size in adults. BMI appeared to be the best predictor of muscle thickness. However, further studies are recommended to support the findings of the present study.
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- Nahid Rahmani
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran; University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Rahmani N, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Salavati M, Vameghi R, Abdollahi I. Comparative Study of Abdominal Muscle Thickness on Ultrasonography in Healthy Adolescents and Patients With Low Back Pain. J Ultrasound Med 2018; 37:905-912. [PMID: 29027682 DOI: 10.1002/jum.14427] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/17/2017] [Revised: 06/23/2017] [Accepted: 07/11/2017] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Low back pain (LBP) is a common musculoskeletal disorder among different age groups, including adolescents. The purpose of this study was to compare the abdominal muscle thickness between healthy adolescents and those with LBP. METHODS One hundred sixty healthy high school adolescents and 80 high school adolescents with LBP participated in the study. All participants were asked to complete a demographic questionnaire and also a visual analog scale and the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire to evaluate the pain intensity and functional disability. Then abdominal muscle thickness was examined with ultrasonography. RESULTS The healthy high adolescents included 80 boys and 80 girls, and the adolescents with LBP included 40 boys and 40 girls. The results showed a significant difference between healthy adolescents and those with LBP in terms of abdominal muscle thickness (P < .05). Patients with LBP had smaller abdominal muscles compared with healthy adolescents. No significant difference was found between the groups in terms of the subcutaneous fat dimension (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS The thickness of abdominal muscles was lower in adolescents with LBP. Future studies with a larger sample and a wider age range are recommended to support the results of this study.
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- Nahid Rahmani
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center and University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiotherapy , University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy , University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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Dinarvand V, Abdollahi I, Raeissadat SA, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Babaee M, Talimkhani A. The Effect of Scaphoid and Hamate Mobilization on Treatment of Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Anesth Pain Med 2017; 7:e14621. [PMID: 29696114 PMCID: PMC5903255 DOI: 10.5812/aapm.14621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2017] [Revised: 06/07/2017] [Accepted: 10/09/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Background This study was to evaluate the effect of hamate and scaphoid bone mobilization alongside splinting in women with carpal tunnel syndrome. Methods In this randomized clinical trial, 40 participants were randomly assigned into 2 groups. The intervention group received splinting with scaphoid and hamate mobilization, while the control group received splinting only. Outcome variables were pain (based on visual analogue scale), symptom severity and functional status (based on Boston questionnaire), and nerve conduction study measured before and 10 weeks after the treatments. Results At the end of study, both groups showed an improvement in pain and symptom severity, functional status as well as median nerve conduction study. Although there was no statistically significant difference between groups regarding changes in median nerve sensory and motor distal latencies; the improvement was significantly higher in pain and symptom severity as well as functional status in mobilization group (P-Value < 0.05). Conclusions Hamate and scaphoid mobilization can be used as an effective option in women with mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome. Further investigation is required for determining long-term effects and cost-effectiveness of mobilization in carpal tunnel syndrome.
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- Vida Dinarvand
- Physiotherapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiotherapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Clinical Research Development Center of Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
- Corresponding author: Seyed Ahmad Raeissadat, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Kaj Sq, Saadat Abad, Tehran, Iran. Tel/Fax: +98-2122731112, E-mail:
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Research Center, Clinical Research Development Center of Shahid Modarres Hospital, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Physiotherapy Department, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Shahid Modarres Hospital, Tehran, Iran
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Rahmani N, Kiani A, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Abdollahi I. Multifidus muscle size in adolescents with and without back pain using ultrasonography. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2017; 22:147-151. [PMID: 29332739 DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2017.05.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The purposes of this study were; a) to compare multifidus muscle cross sectional area (CSA) in male adolescents suffering from low back pain (LBP) with healthy male adolescents using ultrasonography (US), and b) to assess the correlation between multifidus muscle size and demographic variables. METHODS A random sample of 40 healthy boys (as a control group) and 40 boys with LBP (as an experimental group) at the age range of 15-18 years was recruited in the present cohort study. Multifidus muscle dimensions including CSA, antero-posterior and medio-lateral dimensions were measured at level of L5 in both groups using US. RESULTS The results of an independent t-test to compare multifidus muscle size between the experimental and control groups showed a significant difference between the two groups in terms of CSA, antro-posterior and medio-lateral dimensions so that the experimental group had smaller muscle size than the control group. A significant correlation was found between height, weight and body mass index (BMI) and multifidus muscle size, but no significant correlation was observed between age and muscle size. Pain intensity and functional disability index was significantly correlated with muscle size in the experimental group. CONCLUSIONS According to the results, multifidus muscle size was decreased in 15-18 years old male adolescents suffering from LBP compared with their healthy counterparts. Further studies are needed to support the findings of the present study.
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- Nahid Rahmani
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Iranian Research Center on Aging, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran; University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Zargoosh M, Amiri M, Abdollahi I, Rahnama L, Lak R. Reliability of Longus Colli and Capitis Muscles Cross Sectional Area Measurement During Cranio Cervical Flexion Test Using Ultrasonography. J Rehabil 2017. [DOI: 10.21859/jrehab-180143] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Ezzati K, Salavati M, Abdollahi I, Shakeri H, Esmaili K. Persian Translation, Internal Consistency and Reliability of Wolf Motor Function Test. Caspian J Neurol Sci 2017. [DOI: 10.18869/acadpub.cjns.3.8.9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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Lak R, Amiri M, Abdollahi I, Biglarian A, Bazaz Behbahani R, Zargoosh M. Effect of Strength and Endurance Training on the Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women With Stress Urinary Incontinence. J Rehabil 2016. [DOI: 10.21859/jrehab-1703222] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022] Open
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Ehsani F, Abdollahi I, Mohseni Bandpei MA, Zahiri N, Jaberzadeh S. Motor Learning and Movement Performance: Older versus Younger Adults. Basic Clin Neurosci 2015; 6:231-8. [PMID: 26649161 PMCID: PMC4668870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/19/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Motor skills play an important role during life span, and older adults need to learn or relearn these skills. The purpose of this study was to investigate how aging affects induction of improved movement performance by motor training. METHODS Serial Reaction Time Test (SRTT) was used to assess movement performance during 8 blocks of motor training. Participants were tested in two separate dates, 48 hours apart. First session included 8 blocks of training (blocks 1-8) and second session comprised 2 blocks (blocks 9, 10). RESULTS Analyses of data showed that reaction times in both online and offline learning were significantly shorter in older adults compared to younger adults (P<0.001). Young adults demonstrated both online and offline learning (P<0.001), but older adults only showed online learning (P<0.001) without offline learning (P=0.24). DISCUSSION The result of the current study provides evidence that the healthy older adults are able to improve their performance with practice and learn motor skill successfully in the form of online learning.
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- Fatemeh Ehsani
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation Research Center, Semnan University of Medical Sciences and Health Services, Semnan, Iran.,Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Centre on Ageing, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran.,University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia.,Corresponding Author: Shapour Jaberzadeh, PhD, Address: Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. PO Box: 527, Frankston, VIC 3199, Tel: +61 399044827 Mobile: +61 0433345789 Fax: +61 399044812, E-mail:
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Rahmani N, Mohseni-Bandpei MA, Vameghi R, Salavati M, Abdollahi I. Application of ultrasonography in the assessment of skeletal muscles in children with and without neuromuscular disorders: a systematic review. Ultrasound Med Biol 2015; 41:2275-2283. [PMID: 26027896 DOI: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2015.04.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/06/2014] [Revised: 03/03/2015] [Accepted: 04/30/2015] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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The purpose of this study was to systematically review published studies (2000-2014) carried out on the application of ultrasonography (US) to evaluation of skeletal muscle size in children with and without neuromuscular disorders. Different databases including PubMed, Science Direct, OVID, MEDLINE, CINAHL, EMBASE, ProQuest and Google Scholar were searched. The key words used were: "children," "ultrasound," "skeletal muscles," "neuromuscular disease," "neurogenic disorders," "spina bifida," "myelomeningocele" and "reliability." Eighteen articles were found to be relevant. Eight studies applied US in combination with additional methods of assessment. Four of the 18 studies did not have a control group. Ten studies applied only US in the assessment of skeletal muscles in children with and without neuromuscular diseases. In 9 studies, there were children ranging widely in age, and in 3 studies US was used to determine normal values for skeletal muscles. According to the results of these 18 reviewed articles, US is an appropriate, reliable and highly predictive method for assessment of skeletal muscles in children.
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- Nahid Rahmani
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, Evin, Tehran, Iran
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- Iranian Research Centre on Aging, Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Evin, Tehran, Iran, and Visiting Professor, University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan.
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- Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physiotherapy, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Abdollahi I, Taghizadeh A, Shakeri H, Eivazi M, Jaberzadeh S. The relationship between isokinetic muscle strength and spasticity in the lower limbs of stroke patients. J Bodyw Mov Ther 2015; 19:284-90. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jbmt.2014.07.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/13/2013] [Revised: 07/08/2014] [Accepted: 07/10/2014] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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Mohseni Bandpei MA, Rahmani N, Majdoleslam B, Abdollahi I, Ali SS, Ahmad A. Reliability of Surface Electromyography in the Assessment of Paraspinal Muscle Fatigue: An Updated Systematic Review. J Manipulative Physiol Ther 2014; 37:510-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmpt.2014.05.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2013] [Revised: 04/28/2014] [Accepted: 05/01/2014] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Arab AM, Abdollahi I, Joghataei MT, Golafshani Z, Kazemnejad A. Inter- and intra-examiner reliability of single and composites of selected motion palpation and pain provocation tests for sacroiliac joint. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009; 14:213-21. [DOI: 10.1016/j.math.2008.02.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 61] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2007] [Revised: 02/02/2008] [Accepted: 02/07/2008] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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