Effects of freezing of gait on vertical ground reaction force in Parkinson's disease.

Vertical ground reaction force (vGRF) is a main kinetic gait analysis explaining body weight loading patterns. The study primarily aimed to understand effects of Freezing of gait (FoG) on vGRF in Parkinson's disease (PD). A secondary analysis for a walking dataset including biomechanical analyses for 26 PD participants (13 with FoG) was performed.

Attitudes and Beliefs Toward Non-Specific Neck Pain Among Physiotherapists in Jordan: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background: Physiotherapists' attitudes and beliefs play a crucial role in the management and treatment outcomes of non-specific neck pain (NSNP).

Objective: To investigate the attitudes and beliefs of physiotherapists in Jordan towards NSNP, and to identify factors influencing these attitudes and beliefs.

Methods: A Cross-sectional survey of registered physiotherapists working in Jordan was conducted.

Exploring the Links between Physical Activity, Emotional Regulation, and Mental Well-Being in Jordanian University Students.

University students face multiple stressors that negatively impact their mental well-being. Effective emotional regulation and physical activity are crucial for mood management and overall health. This study explored the connection between physical activity, emotional regulation, and mental health symptoms (depression, anxiety, and stress) in Jordanian university students.

Factors Affecting Nursing and Midwifery Students Knowledge Regarding Preoperative Nursing Care.

Background: Preoperative competence is a crucial aspect of nursing and midwifery students' education to improve the quality of care and patient safety. It assists nursing and midwifery students in maintaining and enhancing their practice by determining strength and areas that should be developed.

Purpose: This study aims to assess the level of nursing and midwifery students' knowledge regarding preoperative nursing care and determine the most influencing demographic variables.

The Efficacy of Muscle Energy and Mulligan Mobilization Techniques for the Upper Extremities and Posture after Breast Cancer Surgery with Axillary Dissection: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

: Breast cancer surgeries affect the upper extremities and posture. This study aimed to examine the efficacy of muscle energy and Mulligan mobilization techniques on the upper extremities and posture after breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection. : A total of 90 female participants who had undergone breast cancer surgery with axillary dissection were recruited and randomly assigned to three groups.

Level of adherence to diet and physical activity among menopausal women and influencing factors in Jordan: a descriptive cross-sectional study.

Background: During menopause, a woman's lifestyle may change significantly, which will have implications on her quality of life. Women will experience menopause for more than a third of their life; therefore, maintaining good health during this period is crucial. A healthy diet and physical activity can help women maintain their health during menopause.

Prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder in children, adolescents and adults in the Middle East and North Africa region: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: To systematically estimate the overall prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children, adolescents and adults across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) statement.

Data Sources: Medline and Scopus databases were comprehensively and systematically searched between 1990 and February 2023.

Relationship between Sleep Quality and Shoulder Disorders in People with Stroke.

: The primary aim of the study was to investigate the relationship between sleep quality (SQ) and shoulder disorders in people after a stroke. The secondary aim was to explore the relationship between SQ and stroke outcomes, including the impact of stroke, fatigue, and quality of life (QOL). : A sample of 94 stroke patients was included.

The effectiveness of home-based therapeutic exercises on adults with fibromyalgia: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to evaluate the effectiveness of home-based exercises (HBE) in alleviating pain, fatigue, depression, and anxiety and enhancing the quality of life (QOL) among adults with fibromyalgia. A comprehensive search was conducted across four databases PubMed, Cochrane, CINAHL (EBSCO), and PEDro to identify eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Standardized mean differences (SMDs) at a 95% confidence interval (CI) were computed.

Exploring Communication Practices in Italian Physiotherapy: Knowledge and Use of Effective Communication Strategies-A National Descriptive Study.

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge and use of effective communication strategies among Italian physiotherapists. We utilized a questionnaire consisting of 19 questions to collect data on the knowledge and use of effective communication strategies among Italian physiotherapists. The results revealed that only 35.

The Efficacy of Virtual Reality Training in the Rehabilitation of Orthopedic Ankle Injuries: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

Introduction: Orthopedic ankle injuries are considered among the most common musculoskeletal injuries. A wide variety of modalities and techniques have been used for the management of these injuries, and virtual reality (VR) is one modality that has been examined in ankle injuries rehabilitation.

Purpose: This study aims to systemically review previous studies evaluating the effect of virtual reality in rehabilitating orthopedic ankle injuries.

Ataxia Rating Scales: Content Analysis by Linking to the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health.

Ataxia management is mainly based on rehabilitation, symptomatic management, and functional improvement. Therefore, it is important to comprehensively assess ataxic symptoms and their impact on function. Recently, the movement disorders society recommended four generic ataxia rating scales: scale for assessment and rating of ataxia (SARA), international cooperative ataxia rating scales, Friedreich's ataxia rating scale (FARS), and unified multiple system atrophy rating scale (UMSARS).

Axial postural abnormalities and pain in Parkinson's disease.

Axial postural abnormalities and pain are two main determinants of poor quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Indeed, a detailed characterization of pain and other non-motor symptoms in patients with PAs has not been provided yet. The aim of this study is to assess the phenomenology of pain and other non-motor symptoms in PD patients with Pisa syndrome and camptocormia compared to PD patients without axial postural abnormality.

Single-textured insole for the less affected leg in freezing of gait: A hypothesis.

Freezing of gait (FoG) is one of the most widely distributed and disabling gait phenomena in people with Parkinson's disease (PD). The current therapeutic interventions show suboptimal efficacy in FoG. Lower extremity proprioception impairments, especially in the most affected leg, gait initiation hesitation, and gait asymmetry are FoG factors, and there is a need to accurately consider them in terms of therapeutic approaches.

Home-Based Exercise to Improve Motor Functions, Cognitive Functions, and Quality of Life in People with Huntington's Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Exercise in different settings has become a fundamental part of Huntington's disease (HD) management. The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to investigate the effectiveness of home-based exercises (HBE) in HD. Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) investigating the effect of HBE on motor, cognitive, or health-related quality of life (QoL) outcomes in HD were included.

Effects of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Sleep in Athletes: A Protocol of a Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Sleep disturbances are common among athletes. There is recently a growing interest in improving sleep quality by using noninvasive brain stimulation techniques such as transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). We hypothesized that bilateral dorsolateral prefrontal cortex anodal tDCS could improve sleep in different sports athletes.

Vagus nerve stimulation for the treatment of epilepsy: things to note on the protocols, the effects and the mechanisms of action.

Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder that is characterized by repetitive un-triggered seizures that occur severally within 24 h or more. Non-pharmacological methods for the management of epilepsy were discussed. The non-pharmacological methods include the vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) which is subdivided into invasive and non-invasive techniques.

Rehabilitation Interventions for Improving Balance in Parkinson's Disease: A Narrative Review.

Introduction: Postural instability is one of the latest clinical manifestations of Parkinson disease. Because of the limited therapeutic effect of pharmacological therapies, a favorable consideration has now become toward rehabilitation interventions. Thus, this study aimed to synthesize literature evidence to summarize the effects of rehabilitation interventions for improving balance in Parkinson disease.

Evidence- based physiotherapy practice in Jordan: Evaluation and identification of implementation factors.

Background: Evidence-based physiotherapy practice (EBPTP) is becoming increasingly important to improve patient outcomes and clinical decision-making in the physiotherapy profession.

Objective: To evaluate the EBPTP in Jordan and identify the barriers to its implementation in clinical practice.

Method: The study used a cross-sectional survey of licensed physiotherapists working in Jordan using EBPTP self-reported questionnaire.

Distance learning in physiotherapy education during the COVID-19 pandemic: students' satisfaction, perceived quality, and potential predictors of satisfaction.

Background And Purpose: Physiotherapy (PT) is an allied health profession that is generally taught at universities with face-to-face learning to deliver the required knowledge and practical skills of PT. The education sector has transitioned to distance learning (DL) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to evaluate PT students' perception of quality of DL and satisfaction with DL, and identify potential predictors of student satisfaction with DL during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Osteoporotic fracture and conservative management in Parkinson's disease and Pisa syndrome: Case report.

Osteoporotic fractures (OF) may occur without major trauma or injury. This case reports present a spine OF in Parkinson's disease (PD) and Pisa syndrome (PS). A 75-years-old woman diagnosed with PD for 19 years and PS has been developed.

Therapeutic interventions for Pisa syndrome in idiopathic Parkinson's disease. A Scoping Systematic Review.

Pisa syndrome (PS) is a postural deformity characterized by marked and reversible lateral trunk flexion. PS can be seen in Parkinson's disease (PD) and several neurodegenerative diseases. A scoping systematic review was conducted to view the therapeutic interventions for PS in PD, their effectiveness, outcome measurements, and related cofactors.

Is transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effective for chronic low back pain? A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has been used to reduce pain in range of chronic pain states. The aim of this review is to evaluate the effectiveness of tDCS on pain reduction and related disability in patients with non-specific chronic low back pain (CLBP). A computer-based systematic literature search was performed in five databases according to PRISMA guidelines.

Effectiveness of robot-assisted gait training on freezing of gait in people with Parkinson disease: evidence from a literature review.

The aim of this review was to evaluate, summarize and discuss the available literature concerning the effect of robot-assisted gait training (RAGT) on patient with Parkinson disease (PD) and freezing of gait (FOG). A comprehensive literature search was conducted utilizing of MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, PEDro (Physiotherapy Evidence Database), and the Cochrane Review. Search terms used in-cluded 'Parkinson disease,' 'Freezing of gait,' 'RAGT,' 'robot-assisted gait training,' 'Locomotor rehabilitation,' 'gait trainer,' and 'robotics assisted gait training.