Comparison of Single Session Auditory Versus Visual Feedback on Performance and Postural Balance in Hemiplegic Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Background:  Cerebral palsy (CP) is a pediatric disorder characterized by a motor impairment resulting from a permanent, non-progressive lesion in the brain. Cerebral palsy is marked by movement and postural control impairments, which greatly affect body structure, function, daily activities, and participation.

Objective: To compare the single-session auditory versus visual feedback on performance and postural balance in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Comparing the Effect of Bone-loading Exercises and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Bone Turnover Markers in Women with Osteoporosis: A Randomized Clinical Trial Study Protocol.

Objective: Given the bone sensitivity to mechanical stimulus, bone-loading exercises and applying the Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF(s)) are recommended for promoting bone strength. In this context, these two interventions 's effect on bone turnover markers (BTMs) in osteoporosis patients is yet to be clarified; consequently, an attempt is made in this study to compare the effect of these two interventions on bone turnover markers in women with Postmenopausal Osteoporosis (PMOP).

Methods: This study is design as a randomized, single-center, three-arms, controlled trial.

Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy in Weight-Bearing and Non-Weight Bearing Positions for Upper and Lower Extremities on Balance and Cervical Joint Position Sense in Children With Cerebral Palsy.

Introduction: Cerebral palsy (CP) is a complex pathological entity that affects muscular control, coordination, proprioception, fine and gross motor abilities, position, stability, and, in some cases, cognition. This study aimed to compare the effects of whole-body vibration therapy (WBVT) in weight bearing and non-weight bearing positions for the upper and lower extremities on balance and cervical joint position sense in children with spastic CP.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial was carried out on 60 hemiplegic children with spastic CP aged 5-15 years.

Comparison of the Conjunct Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Whole-Body Vibration Therapy with Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation and Whole-body Vibration Therapy on Balance and Function in Children With Spastic Cerebral Palsy.

Background And Objectives: Cerebral palsy is a neurodevelopmental condition that results in impaired movement and posture, often accompanied by disturbances in balance and functional abilities. Recent advances in neurorehabilitation, including whole-body vibration therapy (WBVT), functional electrical stimulation, and transcranial direct current stimulation, show promise in enhancing traditional interventions and fostering neuroplasticity. However, the efficacy of their conjunct effects remains largely uncharted territory and warrants further exploration.

The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Therapy in Weight-Bearing and Non-Weight-Bearing Positions for Upper and Lower Extremities on Balance and Function in Cerebral Palsy Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background and objective Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most prevalent neurological conditions affecting children; it is characterized by poor motor control, restricted range of motion (ROM), and poor balance. While whole-body vibration therapy (WBVT) has been used to treat these symptoms, its efficacy in different configurations remains unexplored. Hence, this study aimed to determine and compare the effects of WBVT applied to either the upper extremities, lower extremities, or both upper and lower extremities in weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing positions on ROM (shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankle joints), balance, and function in children with spastic hemiplegic CP.

The immediate effects of deep transverse friction massage, high- power pain threshold ultrasound and whole body vibration on active myofascial trigger points.

Background: The most important clinical problem in myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is trigger points (TrPs). The aim of the present study was to investigate the comparison of immediate effect of deep transverse friction massage (DTFM), high-power pain threshold ultrasound (HPPTUS), and whole body vibration (WBV) on treatment of active myofascial trigger points (MTrPs).

Materials And Methods: sixty six men with active TrPs of upper trapezius muscle were randomly divided into three equal groups: DTFM, HPPT US, and WBV.

Upper extremity physical performance tests in female overhead athletes: a test-retest reliability study.

Objective: Despite the studies that have investigated the reliability of Upper Extremity Functional Tests(UEFTs), the reliability of Closed Kinetic Chain Upper Extremity Stability(CKCUES), Seated Medicine Ball Throw(SMBT), push-up(PU) and Unilateral Seated Shot Put(USSP) tests in overhead athletes has yet to be assessed. The objective of this study was to determine both the relative and absolute test-retest reliability of the four UEFTs in female overhead athletes.

Methods: Twenty-nine female overhead athletes (age: 26.

Does Kinesio taping of tibialis posterior or peroneus longus have an immediate effect on improving foot posture, dynamic balance, and biomechanical variables in young women with flexible flatfoot?

Background: Flexible flatfoot is common in young adults. One of its causes is the failure of dynamic stabilizers, which play an important role in the medial longitudinal arch support, and their appropriate function is necessary for the integrity of the lower extremity and the spine.

Objective: The study aimed to determine Kinesio taping on which extrinsic foot muscle provides greater benefit regarding enhancement of foot posture, dynamic balance, and biomechanical parameters in functional tasks immediately.

Safety and efficacy of pulmonary physiotherapy in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia (PPTCOVID study): A prospective, randomised, single-blind, controlled trial.

Background: Pulmonary physiotherapy (PPT) is an important treatment in the management of patients with different types of pulmonary disorders. We aimed to evaluate safety and efficacy of PPT in hospitalized patients with severe COVID-19 pneumonia.

Methods: In this randomised, single-blind, controlled trial, we enrolled hospitalized, non-intubated patients (18 to 75 years with oxygen saturation (Spo2) in free-air breathing ≤90%) with COVID-19 pneumonia at a referral hospital.

Comparison between the effects of tibialis posterior versus fibularis longus Kinesio taping on foot posture, physical performance, and dynamic balance in young women with flexible flatfoot.

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to compare the effectiveness of the tibialis posterior Kinesio taping and fibularis longus Kinesio taping on the foot posture, physical performance, and dynamic balance in young women with flexible flatfoot.

Methods: Twenty-four subjects were recruited for the study. They were randomly divided into groups (A = 12, B = 12).

Acute effect of inhibitory kinesio tape on range of motion, dynamic balance, and gait in athletes with hamstring shortness.

Objective: The goal of the present study was to investigate the acute effects of kinesio tape on range of motion (ROM), perceived stiffness, and kinetic parameters in athletes with hamstring shortness.

Methods: Fifteen athletes with bilateral hamstring shortness were divided randomly into intervention (inhibitory application of kinesio tape plus static stretching) and control (static stretching) groups. Outcome measures were straight leg raise (SLR), active knee extension (AKE) tests for ROM, visual analogue scale (VAS) for perceived stiffness and kinetic parameters which are recorded and calculated by Moticon SCIENCE insoles during four functional performance task of single leg stance (SLS), slow and fast walking and running.

The Comparison of the Effectiveness of Respiratory Physiotherapy Plus Myofascial Release Therapy Versus Respiratory Physiotherapy Alone on Cardiorespiratory Parameters in Patients With COVID-19.

Background: Respiratory involvement is a common consequence of COVID-19; changes in cardiorespiratory parameters of these patients during respiratory rehabilitation program are very important. Previous studies showed that myofascial release therapy (MFRT) could affect the respiratory muscle and adjunct fascia.

Purpose: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of MFRT techniques and respiratory physiotherapy, in comparison with respiratory physiotherapy alone, on improving cardiorespiratory parameter in patients with COVID-19.

Effects of dry needling and stretching exercise versus stretching exercise only on pain intensity, function, and sonographic characteristics of plantar fascia in the subjects with plantar fasciitis: a parallel single-blinded randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: Plantar fasciitis is a common problem in the foot region which has negative considerable impact on foot function.

Methods: In this parallel blinded randomized controlled trial, a total of thirty-seven subjects with plantar fasciitis (forty feet) were enrolled randomly to either the control group (stretching exercise) or the experimental group (stretching exercise plus dry needling). All interventions lasted six weeks and both groups were followed for two weeks.

Ultrasonographic measurements of plantar fascia thickness and echogenicity in individuals with and without plantar fasciitis: Reliability and group differences.

Objective: Imaging techniques such as ultrasonography are beneficial for diagnosis of plantar fasciitis. The purpose of this study was to investigate intra-rater reliability of plantar fascia thickness and echogenicity in subjects with and without plantar fasciitis and to compare the measurements between the two groups.

Design: Sonographic evaluation of the plantar fascia was performed in prone position in 20 subjects without plantar fasciitis and 20 subjects with plantar fasciitis.

Objective measurement of Inferior-Directed stiffness in glenohumeral joint using a specially designed robotic device in healthy shoulders; Within- and Between-Session reliability.

Clinical assessment of capsuloligamentous structures of the glenohumeral joint has been qualitative and subjective in nature, as demonstrated by limited intra- and inter-rater reliability. Robotic devices were utilized to develop a clinically objective measurement technique for glenohumeral joint stiffness. The purpose of this study was to quantify the amount of inferior-direction stiffness of the glenohumeral joint using a safe clinical device in the asymptomatic individuals, and to determine between trial and between session reliability of the robotic device.

Impact of physical therapists' instructions on function and the perception of post-dry needling soreness in mechanical cervical pain; a randomized clinical trial.

Background: To investigate the impact of physical therapists' instructions on the perception of post dry needling (DN) soreness and function in patients with mechanical neck pain.

Methods: Seventy-five patients with neck pain were randomly assigned to three groups: "positive" group (n = 25) received positive verbal input; "negative" group (n = 25) received negative verbal input, and control group (n = 25) did not receive any input about post-needling soreness. All three groups received DN of a trigger point in the upper trapezius muscle.

Efficacy of whole body vibration on neurocognitive parameters in women with and without lumbar hyper-lordosis.

Introduction: The prevalence of lumbar hyper-lordosis is high in young women. Considering the previous studies into the effects of the whole body vibration (WBV) on the physiological parameters, the present study aimed to evaluate the immediate effects of WBV on the neurocognitive parameters in women with and without lumbar hyper-lordosis.

Method: A total of 15 women with normal lumbar lordosis and 15 women with lumbar hyper-lordosis participated in the study.

Design and Preliminary Evaluation of a Novel Robotic System for Mobilization of Glenohumeral Joint.

Joints mobilization is an essential but subjective treatment in the physical therapy of the patients with joint hypomobility such as frozen shoulder. Recently many instrumented force and displacement indentations have been proposed for assessing and diagnosis of joints stiffness. The devices are not, however, feasible and applicable for use in clinical and therapeutic conditions considering the requirements of the joints mobilization principles in physiotherapy.

Improvements in strength and functional performance after Kinesio taping in semi-professional male soccer players with and without functional ankle instability.

Objective: The objectives of this study were to compare the immediate effects of two methods of Kinesio taping on muscle strength, functional performance, and balance in athletes with and without functional ankle instability (FAI).

Methods: The present study investigated the effects of distal taping (muscle application over peroneus longus) and proximal- distal taping (muscle application over gluteus medius and peroneus longus) on the strength of evertor and hip abductor muscles, side hop test, figure of 8 hop test, and star excursion balance test in semi-professional male soccer players with and without FAI (n=15 in each group). A Multifactorial repeated measure ANOVA was used for comparison.

Effects of Different Frequencies of Whole Body Vibration on Repositioning Error in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain in Different Angles of Lumbar Flexion.

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of high and low frequency of whole body vibration (WBV) on repositioning error in 3 different angles of lumbar flexion in patients with chronic low back pain.

Methods: Twenty-four participants with chronic low back pain, aged between 20 and 35 years, were included in this randomized crossover trial study. Participants were randomly assigned into 2 groups as follows: (1) low frequency/high frequency, and (2) high frequency/low frequency.

Effects of dry needling on tendon-pulley architecture, pain and hand function in patients with trigger finger: a randomized controlled trial study.

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of dry needling on tendon-pulley architecture, pain and hand function in patients with trigger finger. [Participants and Methods] A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Fifty eight patients having trigger finger were randomly assigned as either an experimental group that received a single session of dry needling over pulleyA1 and flexor tendon or a control group that received no intervention.

The reliability of postural control method in athletes with and without ACL reconstruction: a transitional task.

[Purpose] To evaluate the intra- and inter-session reliability of dynamic postural control in ACL reconstruction and matched control athletes. [Subjects and Methods] By using force plate, the postural controls of both groups (20 ACLR and 20 healthy matched controls) were assessed during the transitional task from DLS to SLS. The outcome variables included COP displacement and area and the mean velocity of COP.

Effect of Holmich protocol exercise therapy on long-standing adductor-related groin pain in athletes: an objective evaluation.

Aim: To objectively evaluate the effect of Holmich protocol-based exercise therapy on long-standing adductor-related groin pain (LSAGP).

Methods: We reproduced the Holmich protocol of exercise therapy and objectively evaluated its effect on 17 male athletes (mean age, 25.07±4.

The Effect of Therapeutic Exercise on Long-Standing Adductor-Related Groin Pain in Athletes: Modified Hölmich Protocol.

Objective: The Hölmich protocol in therapeutic exercise is the most appropriate method for the treatment of long-standing adductor-related groin pain (LSAGP). Herein, we evaluated a modified Hölmich protocol to resolve the possible limitations intrinsic to the Hölmich protocol in terms of the rate of return to sport and the recovery period for athletes with LSAGP.

Design: The study followed a single-blind, before/after study design, where 15 athletes with LSAGP (mean age = 26.