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Rahimibarghani S, Morgan R, Diaz JJ. Neuromodulation Techniques in Chronic Refractory Coccydynia: A Narrative Review. Pain Ther 2024; 13:53-67. [PMID: 38175492 PMCID: PMC10796902 DOI: 10.1007/s40122-023-00572-4] [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: 09/20/2023] [Accepted: 12/15/2023] [Indexed: 01/05/2024] Open
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Refractory coccydynia is a condition characterized by severe coccygeal pain and poses a challenging management dilemma for clinicians. Advancements in neuromodulation (NM) technology have provided benefits to people experiencing chronic pain that is resistant to standard treatments. This review aims to summarize the spectrum of current NM techniques employed in the treatment of refractory coccydynia along with their effectiveness. A review of studies in the scientific literature from 2012 to 2023 was conducted, revealing a limited number of case reports. Although the available evidence at this time suggests significant pain relief with the utilization of NM techniques, the limited scope and nature of the studies reviewed emphasize the need for large-scale, rigorous, high-level research in this domain in order to establish a comprehensive understanding of the role of NM and its effectiveness in the management of intractable coccydynia.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sarvenaz Rahimibarghani
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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- Miami Neuroscience Institute, Baptist Health South Florida, Miami, FL, USA
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami Campus, South Miami, FL, USA
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Rahimibarghani S, Fateh HR. Letter to the Editor on "Failure to Compensate: Patients With Nerve Injury Use Their Injured Dominant Hand, Even When Their Nondominant Is More Dexterous". Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2023; 104:2175-2176. [PMID: 37683906 DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2023.08.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/04/2023] [Accepted: 08/07/2023] [Indexed: 09/10/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Sarvenaz Rahimibarghani
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran; Neuromuscular Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Ghorbanpour S, Rahimibarghani S, Rohani S, Rastkar M, Ghajarzadeh M. Fampridine for gait imbalance in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS): a systematic review and meta-analysis. Neurol Sci 2023; 44:3059-3069. [PMID: 37055710 DOI: 10.1007/s10072-023-06795-9] [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: 12/01/2022] [Accepted: 04/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/15/2023]
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BACKGROUND Gait imbalance is one of the frequent complications in subjects with multiple sclerosis (MS). Fampridine (4-aminopyridine) is a potassium-channel blocker that is administered for gait imbalance in MS. Different studies showed the effects of fampridine on gait status based on various tests in subjects with MS. Some showed significant improvement after treatment, and others did not. So, we designed this systematic review, and meta-analysis to estimate the pooled effects of fampridine on gait status in patients with MS. METHODS The main goal is the evaluation of times of different gait test pre and post fampridine treatment. Two independent expert researchers conducted a systematic and comprehensive search in PubMed, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Google Scholar and also gray literature, including references of the references and conference abstracts. The search was done on September 16, 2022. Before-after studies trials reporting scores of the walking tests. We extracted data regarding the total number of participants, first author, publication year, country of origin, mean age, Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS), and the results of walking tests. RESULTS The literature search revealed 1963 studies; after deleting duplicates, 1098 studies remained. Seventy-seven full texts were evaluated. Finally, 18 studies were included for meta-analysis, while most of them were not placebo-controlled trials. The most frequent country of origin was Germany, and the mean age and EDSS ranged between 44 and 56 years and 4 and 6, respectively. The studies were published between 2013 and 2019. The pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) (after-before) of the MS Walking Scale (MSWS-12) was - 1.97 (95%CI: - 1.7, - 1.03) (I2 = 93.1%, P < 0.001). The pooled SMD (after-before) of the six-minute walk test (6MWT) was 0.49 (95%CI: 0.22, - 0.76) (I2 = 0%, P = 0.7). The pooled SMD (after-before) of T Timed 25-Foot Walk (T25FW) was - 0.99(95%CI: - 1.52, - 0.47) (I2 = 97.5%, P < 0.001). CONCLUSION This systematic review and meta-analysis show that fampridine improves gait imbalance in patients with MS.
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- Sahar Ghorbanpour
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Student's Scientific Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Mahsa Ghajarzadeh, Iran
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, USA.
- Multiple Sclerosis Research Group (MSRG), Universal Scientific Education and Research Network (USERN), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Rahimibarghani S, Fateh HR. Long-lasting mood deterioration following transcranial direct current stimulation treatment for fibromyalgia: A case report. Clin Case Rep 2023; 11:e7712. [PMID: 37575465 PMCID: PMC10415587 DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.7712] [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] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2023] [Revised: 06/12/2023] [Accepted: 07/03/2023] [Indexed: 08/15/2023] Open
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Key Clinical Message While tDCS has been studied as a safe and effective tool for managing pain in fibromyalgia, there is a possibility of triggered long-lasting mood changes. TDCS may potentially negatively affect mood in specific individuals with fibromyalgia. Abstract Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive neuromodulator that showed promising results in pain reduction among individuals with fibromyalgia (FM). Despite the potential benefits, it may have some adverse events that are mainly transient. However, long-lasting effects can also occur. We presented a 31-year-old man whose symptoms and signs were consistent with fibromyalgia, and he received tDCS over C3 to reduce diffuse pain. Although, immediately after fulfilling the session, he became restless, agitated, and aggressive, and his symptoms lasted approximately 2 months later.
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- Sarvenaz Rahimibarghani
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation DepartmentTehran University of Medical ScienceTehranIran
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- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation DepartmentTehran University of Medical ScienceTehranIran
- Neuromuscular Research CenterTehran University of Medical SciencesTehranIran
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Hosseini M, Rahimibarghani S, Ghorbanpour S, Movassaghi S, Emami-Razavi SZ, Azadvari M, Abdi M. The effects of supervision on the outcomes of exercise training in patients with ankylosing spondylitis: A single-blind randomized controlled trial. Int J Rheum Dis 2023. [PMID: 37096931 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14711] [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: 01/07/2023] [Revised: 04/07/2023] [Accepted: 04/14/2023] [Indexed: 04/26/2023]
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AIM Exercise training is crucial for managing ankylosing spondylitis. We evaluated the effects of exercise with different levels of supervision on clinical outcomes in patients with ankylosing spondylitis. METHODS We performed a single-blind randomized controlled trial in a university outpatient clinic. Overall, 45 (31 men) patients with ankylosing spondylitis were randomly allocated to 3 groups. The mean (SD) for age and disease duration were 39.3 (9.3) and 8.4 (7.8) years. The primary outcome was chest expansion in cm, and the secondary outcomes were the index scores of 5 standard questionnaires. For each participant, adalimumab 40 mg/0.8 mL/2 wk was injected and a 3-session exercise program per week for 1 month was prescribed. Controls received a pamphlet on the exercise program. Another group received the pamphlet and underwent a 2-hour training session. The supervised group received the pamphlet, and the 2-hour training, and completed the program by attending each exercise session in the clinic. RESULTS Within-group analysis showed significant improvement in chest expansion (P = 0.016) and all subjective or objective questionnaire scores (all P < 0.001) for the full-supervised group. Between-group analysis implied best outcomes for chest expansion (P = 0.046), Ankylosing Spondylitis Disease Activity Score (P < 0.001), Bath Disease Activity (P = 0.010), and Metrology (P = 0.002) Indices for ankylosing spondylitis. The group with 2-hour training experienced an improvement in some indices, and the control group did not show significant changes in the outcomes. CONCLUSION We recommend the prescription of a supervised training program instead of in-home exercises for patients with ankylosing spondylitis.
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- Maryam Hosseini
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rheumatology, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine, Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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Tajik H, Shirzad N, Rahimibarghani S, Rezapour B, Nejadhosseinian M, Faezi ST, Fateh HR. The effects of adding splint use to corticosteroid injection for the treatment of trigger finger: A randomized controlled trial. Musculoskeletal Care 2022; 20:908-916. [PMID: 35584268 DOI: 10.1002/msc.1647] [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: 04/16/2022] [Revised: 05/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Trigger finger is the most common flexor tendinopathy affecting the general population. We evaluated the effects of adding a static metacarpophalangeal joint splint to corticosteroid injection for the management of trigger finger in the short term. METHODS We carried out a randomized controlled trial with two parallel arms in Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at a university hospital. We randomly allocated 60 participants (34 women) with trigger fingers other than the thumb to two groups (both n = 30). The mean (SD) age was 41.5 (7.6) years. All participants received a single injection of 40 mg methylprednisolone plus 0.5 ml of lidocaine at the A1 pulley. Patients in the splint group wore a full time static splint for blocking the metacarpophalangeal joint for 3 months. The primary outcome was the Numerical Pain Rating Scale and the secondary outcomes were Boston questionnaire scores for symptom severity and functional status, grip strength, and the stages of stenosing tenosynovitis. We measured the outcomes at baseline, and in 1 and 3 months post-intervention. RESULTS Both interventions were effective; however, the splint group showed more reductions in pain (p = 0.013) and symptom severity (p = 0.047) and a larger decrease in the stages of tenosynovitis (p = 0.004) after 3 months. There was no significant difference in decreasing functional scores between the groups (p = 0.162). The splint group had a better (but not statistically significant) restoring grip strength (p = 0.056). CONCLUSION Wearing of a static metacarpophalangeal joint splint for 3 months following a single injection of corticosteroid increases and stabilises the benefits of the treatment for trigger finger.
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- Hamidreza Tajik
- Department of Prosthetics and Orthotics, School of Rehabilitation Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Rheumatology Research Center, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Shariati Hospital, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, Iran
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Rahimibarghani S, Emami-Razavi SZ, Moghadasi AN, Azadvari M, Shojaee Fard M, Rahimi-Dehgolan S. Quantitative Changes in Gait Parameters after Cycling among Multiple Sclerosis Patients withAtaxia:APilot Study. JMR 2022. [DOI: 10.18502/jmr.v16i4.10763] [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: 11/24/2022] Open
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Introduction: Cerebellar ataxia is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS), particularly in progressive forms, where gait and balance problems are the most debilitating symptoms. Exercise training is a critical component of rehabilitation in managing equilibrium dysfunction, and stationary bicycling is a safe, feasible, and effective method to reduce the symptom. Clinical walking performance tests are typically used to assess gait in these patients. However, gait analysis technologies are more sensitive and accurate at detecting subtle and subclinical changes. The purpose of this study was to determine the changes in gait parameters in MS patients with ataxic gait after using a stationary bicycle.
Materials and Methods: Ten secondary progressive MS patients with ataxic gait and a mean expanded disability status scale (EDSS) of four were recruited. The participants cycled on a stationary bike. Gait analysis was performed before and after 12 sessions of cycling. It included spatiotemporal and balance parameter measurements.
Results: Gait analysis showed statistically significant changes in spatiotemporal parameters, including speed (P=0.02, r=-0.51), and stride length (P=0.01, r=-0.63). Of balance-related indices, the mediolateral (ML) center of pressure (COP) displacement, anterior and posterior COP overshoot, and COP velocity changes were statistically remarkable after the intervention respectively. (P=0.01, r=-0.63), (P=0.02, r=-0.51), (P=0.03, r=-0.49), (P=0.01, r=-0.54).
Conclusion: Gait analysis is applicable to track changes following rehabilitation in individuals with MS. The results indicate that using a stationary bicycle can improve some spatiotemporal and COP-related parameters.
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Rahimibarghani S, Azadvari M, Emami-Razavi SZ, Harirchian MH, Rahimi-Dehgolan S, Fateh HR. Effects of Nonconsecutive Sessions of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Stationary Cycling on Walking Capacity in Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis. Int J MS Care 2022; 24:202-208. [PMID: 36090241 PMCID: PMC9461723 DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2021-004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 08/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND Exercise has been demonstrated to be safe and well-tolerated in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS). Physical activity has been shown to enhance the therapeutic effects of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). This study aimed to determine the efficacy of intermittent tDCS combined with riding a stationary bicycle to improve walking capacity in individuals with MS. METHODS This double-blind randomized controlled trial enrolled 50 eligible participants. Thirty-nine participants completed the study: 21 in the active group and 18 in the control group. Participants were assigned randomly to exercise on a stationary bike in conjunction with anodal tDCS or to exercise combined with a sham tDCS protocol. Walking capacity tests (2-Minute Walk Test, 5-Meter Walk Test, Timed Up and Go test), manual muscle testing, the Fatigue Severity Scale, and the Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 were used to determine outcomes. RESULTS In terms of observed changes in 2-Minute Walk Test and 5-Meter Walk Test values, the exercise + tDCS group achieved significantly higher posttreatment values than the exercise + sham tDCS group. After the intervention and 1 month later, the intervention group's mean Timed Up and Go test value decreased significantly (P = .002) compared with that of the control group. There was no difference in Fatigue Severity Scale score, Multiple Sclerosis Quality of Life-54 score, or manual muscle testing improvement between the 2 groups. CONCLUSIONS Nonconsecutive sessions of anodal tDCS combined with stationary cycling may have a greater effect on the walking capacity of individuals with MS than exercise alone.
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Affiliation(s)
- Sarvenaz Rahimibarghani
- From the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (SR, MA, SZE-R, SR-D, HRF), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (SR, MA, SZE-R, SR-D, HRF), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (SR, MA, SZE-R, SR-D, HRF), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Iranian Center of Neurological Research, Neuroscience Institute (MHH), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (SR, MA, SZE-R, SR-D, HRF), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- From the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department (SR, MA, SZE-R, SR-D, HRF), Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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