The prevalence, severity, and risk factors of erosive esophagitis in a Middle Eastern population.

Background: Erosive esophagitis (EE) is frequently present in patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), some of which may not have GERD symptoms. The prevalence of EE in the Saudi population is unknown. In this study, we aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors of EE among patients undergoing esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD).

The Effect of Whole-Body Electromyostimulation Program on Physical Performance and Selected Cardiometabolic Markers in Obese Young Females.

: Whole-body electromyostimulation is under investigation as a potential aid for obesity-related health problems, supplementing a comprehensive, evidence-based obesity management strategy that includes lifestyle, diet, and exercise. The study investigated the impact of a whole-body electromyostimulation training program on physical performance and cardiometabolic markers in young obese females. : Twenty-eight obese females, aged over 18 years with BMI over 30 and body fat over 28% and no underlying health conditions or medication, were divided into a whole-body electromyostimulation group (15 participants) and a control group (13 participants).

The effects of different rehabilitation training modalities on isokinetic muscle function and male athletes' psychological status after anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions.

Background: Previously, researchers reported performance enhancements following long-term plyometric training in athletes with anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction (LCA). However, the effects of combined eccentric and plyometric training on measures of isokinetic strength and psychological statues in male athletes have not been examined yet. Knowledge on the effects of combined eccentric and plyometric training help to better plan and program rehabilitations sessions and thus return-to-sports.

The Effects of Eccentric and Plyometric Training Programs and Their Combination on Stability and the Functional Performance in the Post-ACL-Surgical Rehabilitation Period of Elite Female Athletes.

Background: The standard method to treat physically active patients with anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture is ligament reconstruction surgery. The rehabilitation training program is very important to improve functional performance in recreational athletes following ACL reconstruction.

Objectives: The aims of this study were to compare the effects of three different training programs, eccentric training (ECC), plyometric training (PLYO), or combined eccentric and plyometric training (COMB), on dynamic balance (Y-BAL), the Lysholm Knee Scale (LKS), the return to sport index (RSI), and the leg symmetry index (LSI) for the single leg hop test for distance in elite female athletes after ACL surgery.

Effect of three fitness programs on strength, speed, flexibility and muscle power on sedentary subjects.

Background: The aim of this study was to research and compare the effect of Crossfit (CF), LesMills (LM) and traditional resistance (TRAD) training program on short performances.

Methods: Participants were assigned randomly into three groups and followed the training sessions allocated at the rate of five sessions/week for 16 weeks. A battery of tests including anthropometric and performance measures were carried out over three sessions: before training (T0), after eight weeks (T1) and sixteen weeks of training (T2).

Relation between Baseline Total Serum Cortisol Level and Outcome in Pediatric Intensive Care Unit.

Elevated cortisol level is an component of the stress response. However, some patients have low cortisol levels; a condition termed: critical illness-related corticosteroid insufficiency (CIRCI). Basal cortisol levels during PICU admission may be related to outcome.

Comparison of isokinetic trunk flexion and extension torques and powers between athletes and nonathletes.

This study is aimed to perform and compare maximal concentric isokinetic trunk extension and flexion torques and powers between high-level athletes and a control population. In addition, the ratio of isokinetic trunk extension and flexion torques was measured, and compared between groups. Eighteen high-level male athletes and 15 male nonathletes without low back pain were recruited.

Strength Training Reduces Injury Rate in Elite Young Soccer Players During One Season.

The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of strength training on physical fitness parameters and injuries occurrence in young elite soccer players. Fifty-two elite young soccer players (13-14 years) were divided on a randomized order into experimental group (EG, n = 26) and control group (CG, n = 26). For EG, 2 to 3 sessions of strength training (90 minutes) were introduced weekly in their training program for 12 weeks (4 × 3 weeks separated by 1-week recovery).

A biomechanical model to simulate the effect of a high vertical loading on trunk flexural stiffness.

A human trunk model was developed to simulate the effect of a high vertical loading on trunk flexural stiffness. A force-length relationship is attributed to each muscle of the multi-body model. Trunk stiffness and muscle forces were evaluated experimentally and numerically for various applied loads.

[The contribution of the new scale for assessing disability].

Problem: The assessment of disability and its management is complex and problematic. With a view to ensuring equality of opportunity between disabled people and others, a new law adopted in August 2005 proposed a new method for assessing disability is applicable on a wider scale by GPs.

Aim: Assessing the contribution of the new scale for assessing disability in patients suffering from debilitating diseases, to verify compliance in Tunisia.

[Neurogenic bladder in diabetes mellitus].

Background: Diabetic bladder dysfunction is among the most common complications of diabetes mellitus. It is principally caused by autonomic neuropathy defining diabetic cystopathy.

Aim: characterize the bladder dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus.

[The contribution of home based exercise programme in case of osteoarthritis of the knee].

Background: Knee Osteoarthritis is the most frequent articular disease. It may cause disability and handicap.

Aim Of The Study: to assess the effect of a home based exercice programme in a Tunisian population having knee osteoarthritis, associated with medical treatment and education.

[Place of orthotic devices in the neuromuscular diseases].

Unlabelled: INTRODUCTION-AIM: If neuromuscular diseases differ by the age of the beginning, the mechanism, the topography and the evolution, they have in common to pull a deficit of the muscular force which establishes the main consequence of these diseases. The orthopedic devices is an essential constituent of the coverage. The purpose is to warn or to correct orthopaedic deformations, to protect, to facilitate or to supply a function, to assure a better comfort and to get for the patient the best quality of life.

[Capsular distension and physical therapy in treatment of adhesive capsulitis].

Objective: to evaluate the efficacy of capsular distension combined with intraarticular glucocorticoid injections and immediate physical therapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis.

Method: a prospective open study of patients with adhesive capsulitis. Clinical and radiological criteria was used for diagnosis.

Epidemiologic profile of symptomatic gastroenteritis in pediatric oncology patients receiving chemotherapy.

Background: Patients with cancer who receive intensive chemotherapeutic regimens are subject to profound immunosuppression and are susceptible to an extended array of pathogens.

Procedure: The infectious causes of symptomatic gastroenteritis as evidenced by diarrhea +/- fever, vomiting, and abdominal colic in children following chemotherapy were prospectively monitored at National Cancer Institute, Cairo University.

Results: A total of 104 diarrhea episodes were recorded in our institution during a 10-month period, of which an infectious cause was detected in 74 (71.