Publications by authors named "Turki S Abualait"
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- The study investigates how different types of exercise tests, specifically the corridor-based and GRAIL-based 6-minute walk tests (6MWT), affect cardiopulmonary endurance in healthy men.
- Results showed that the corridor-based 6MWT led to better performance in terms of distance and speed compared to the GRAIL-based test, with no significant differences in other health metrics.
- The researchers conclude that these two testing methods should not be used interchangeably for assessing cardiopulmonary endurance.
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- The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of dry needling (DN) in managing tendinopathy by reviewing evidence from randomized control trials (RCTs).
- Seven RCTs, involving 357 participants and covering various types of tendinopathy, were analyzed using the PEDro scale to assess their quality.
- Results showed that DN significantly reduced pain and improved function compared to other treatments, suggesting it is a viable option for tendinopathy management.
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- The study explored how a six-week core training program affects swimming performance and neuromuscular properties in young male swimmers.
- Eighteen swimmers were split into two groups: one did core training alongside regular swimming, while the control group only maintained their usual training.
- Results showed significant improvements for the core training group, including faster 50m swim times and enhanced neuromuscular metrics compared to the control group.
Objectives: To investigate the modulatory effect of anodal, cathodal and sham cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) on the efficiency of the 3 attention networks namely alerting network, orienting network, and the network of executive control.
Methods: A sham-controlled, single-blind study. Experiments were performed at the neuroscience lab of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, between the months of January-July of 2018.
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- - The study systematically reviews the reliability and validity of smartphone apps for measuring spinal range of motion (ROM) based on 11 selected studies found in various medical databases.
- - Overall, most studies showed good reliability and validity for over 50% of joint movements, although spinal rotation had lower results compared to other movements.
- - While the findings support using smartphone apps for ROM measurements, no single app is recommended as superior, so clinicians should choose apps that have demonstrated reliability and validity for specific joints.
Introduction: Evaluation of the changes in gait spatiotemporal parameters and functional mobility with using assistive devices (ADs) would provide useful information and mutual assistance when prescribing such ambulatory devices. This study aimed to investigate the spatiotemporal gait and functional mobility parameters in healthy adults when walking using different ADs.
Methods: A group of healthy subjects participated in the study.
Stroke is the major leading cause of death and severe long-term disability worldwide. The consequences of stroke, aside from diminished survival, have a significant impact on an individual's capability in maintaining self-autonomy and life satisfaction (LS). Thus, this study aimed to assess LS and other specific domains of LS in stroke survivors following their first-ever stroke, and to describe the relationship using socio-demographic and stroke-related variables.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPain is one of the most common symptoms encountered in the medical practice. None of the management procedures used currently offer a complete relief for patients suffering from nociceptive pain. New treatment strategies for pain management are needed.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTranscutaneous spinal direct current stimulation (tsDCS) is a non-invasive method of stimulating spinal circuits that can modulate and induce changes in corticospinal excitability (CE) in incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). A double-blinded sham controlled study of 2 male patients (A and B) with SCI was carried out. Patient A received sham and cathodal tsDCS, while Patient B received sham and anodal tsDCS.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTo investigate the role of cerebellar transcranial direct current stimulation (ctDCS) in modulating cerebellar functions in the motor domains of fine motor dexterity and motor speed. Methods: A single-blind, randomized sham-controlled study was conducted between January and July 2018 at the neuroscience laboratory of Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University. A total of 63 healthy participants were assessed for eligibility.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFine motor and manual dexterity deficits are the main causes of significant physical and psychosocial impairments in stroke survivors. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) is a noninvasive brain stimulation technique used to modulate brain activity and improve clinical outcomes. This study was performed to investigate the efficacy of dual-hemispheric tDCS of the primary motor cortex (M1) in a patient with stroke exhibiting cortical sensation deficits.
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