مصلی‌نژاد, زهرا
دانشگاه علوم بهزیستی و توانبخشی، تهران، ایران.
[ 1 ] - بررسی تأثیر نقطۀ ماشه‌ای فعال عضلۀ تراپزیوس فوقانی روی فعالیت الکترومیوگرافی و حداکثر نیروی این عضله حین انجام اسکاپشن در دو گروه با و بدون نقطۀ ماشه‌ای
Objective: Trigger points may result in referral pain of their close areas. Recent evidence suggests that latent trigger points although they are not sensitive enough to cause pain, can interfere with the normal muscle function. These myofascial trigger points are estimated as an electro-physiological phenomenon. However, there are a few studies which investigated the effect of these points on ...
[ 2 ] - بررسی اثر روش درمانی dry needling ومقایسۀ آن باروش فشار ایسکمیک برشدت درد نقطۀ ماشه‌ای فعال در عضلۀ تراپز فوقانی
Objective: Myofascial trigger point is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal pain and disorders. Myofascial trigger point in upper trapezius has been reported as a frequent symptom in patients with neck and thoracic pain. The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of dry needling compared with ischemic pressure on active trigger point in upper trapezius muscle. Materi...
[ 3 ] - Falls and postural control in older adults with cataracts
Background: There is increasing evidence that visual impairment contribute to falling. The aim of this study was to determine the influence of vision impairment of old adult patients with cataract on the occurrence of falls and postural control. Methods:According to the results of screening ophthalmic examination, 48 cataract patients (mean±SD aged 68.5 ± 6.08 yrs.) and 50 individuals withou...
[ 4 ] - Physiotherapy with and without Superficial Dry Needling Affects Pain and Muscle Strength in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Objectives: To investigate the clinical efficacy of physiotherapy with and without superficial dry needling on patients with knee pain; patellofemoral pain syndrome. Methods: A randomized clinical trial conducted in 2015, Tehran, Iran. Of patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome, thirty-four subjects were randomly divided into two groups (17 in each group). Group A was subject...
[ 5 ] - Acceleration of Upper Trunk Coordination in Young Versus old Adults During Walking on the Level and Irregular Floor Surface Using MTx Sensor
Objectives: To evaluate the reliability of head and trunk acceleration measured by MTx sensors during walking on Level and Irregular surfaces and to compare the differences between healthy young and old adults. Methods: Participants were 20 young female university students and 20 non-faller elderly women in Iran, 2013. Two MTX sensors were used to measure head and trunk accelerations in the ...
[ 6 ] - مقایسه کیفیت زندگی وابسته به سلامت در بیماران مبتلا به اشکال مختلف بیماری مالتیپل اسکلروزیس
Purpose: Chronic diseases affect patients’ Quality of Life (QoL) and even their caregivers. By evaluating the QoL of patients with multiple sclerosis, the undiagnosed problems of the patients can be detected and the appropriate treatment objectives can be determined. This study was conducted to evaluate the QoL in patients with different types of MS. Methods: A total of 314 patients with...
[ 7 ] - The Effect of Combination Therapy; Manual Therapy and Exercise, in Patients With Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Purpose: Neck pain is one of the most common health problems that its prevalence ranges from 34% to 50%. Chronic Neck Pain (CNP) is also a frequent complaint in the general population. The pathogenesis of nonspecific CNP is not clear. This study aimed to assess the effects of soft tissue release, muscle energy techniques and exercise on neck Range of Motion (ROM), Neck Disability Index (NDI), an...
[ 8 ] - تاثیر لیزر کم توان بر شدت درد و دامنه ی حرکتی افراد مبتلا به استئوآرتریت زانو
Purpose: Osteoarthritis is one the most common chronic diseases of the joints that mostly affects knee joint. Low power laser is one the minimally invasive treatments of osteoarthritis. However, the efficacy of this therapy is still controversial. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of low power laser therapy in reducing pain and increasing knee range of motion compared to placebo laser. ...
[ 9 ] - بررسی رابطه ی بین ویژگی های آنتروپومتریک با کمردرد در زنان
Purpose: Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in the world so that about 80% of people are affected by LBP at least once in a lifetime. Therefore, knowing the risk factors for LBP is an important topic. Obesity is also a major health problem that is dramatically rising. If there is a proven relationship between obesity and LBP, losing weight can be an effec...
[ 10 ] - Small Ball Exercise Program for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Purpose: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the main causes of disability in adults. Approximately 80% of LBPs lead to chronic nonspecific low back pain (CNSLBP). Damages to back region may be due to weak musculoskeletal structure, impaired muscle or joint flexibility, changes in muscle tone, and reduced strength and endurance. A set of exercises by small ball was designed by the corresponding and f...
[ 11 ] - The Effect of Massage on Weight Gain of Low-Weight Hospitalized Infants: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Purpose: Low birth weight (LBW) is one of the most serious health problems in infants. Many studies indicate that LBW infants, who survive, may suffer from long- and short-term physical,mental, and social problems. This study aimed to determine the effect of massage therapy on weight gain of LBW neonates. Methods: This study was a randomized clinical trial. A total of 45 LBW neonates were rand...
[ 12 ] - The Reliability of Bubble Inclinometer and Tape Measure in Determining Lumbar Spine Range of Motion in Healthy Individuals and Patients
Purpose: Regarding the high prevalence of low back pain in various communities and the need to determine an appropriate treatment plan for these patients, examining their functional limitation and disability level is of utmost importance. In this regard, one of the important indicators is Lumbar range of motion. Measurement of the range of motion is a common and appropriate method for determini...
[ 13 ] - ارتباط کار با کامپیوتر با ایجاد وضعیت سر به جلو آمده و گردن درد در بین جامعه کارکنان اداری
Background and aim:Neck pain (NP) is among the common musculoskeletal problems which may be caused or developed due to holding an inappropriate position of head and neck while working. The aim of present study was to investigate if work with computer relates with the forward head posture and its relationship with the neck pain among the office workers Material and Methods: A cross-sectional stu...
[ 14 ] - ارتباط ناهنجاری های وضعیتی ستون فقرات با کیفیت زندگی در پرستاران
Abstract: Objective: to identify the incidence of postural abnormalities of the lumbar, thoracic, cervical and shoulder regions in nurses and to explore whether these abnormalities were associated with their quality of life. Materials&Methods: In this descriptive and analytical study,36 female and 20 male nurses were selected through sample of convenience method. They completed SF-36 question...
[ 15 ] - رابطه شاخص توده بدنی با قدرت عضلانی در سالمندان ساکن تهران
Objective: The elderly population is growing in Iran and worldwide. The erderly people living under poor nutrition status may be more susceptible to disability and diseases. BMI(weight divided by square of height) is a quick way to estimate the proportion of weight to height.Sarcopenia can lead to reduced muscle mass and consequently in weight loss and may result in reduced BMI. Sarcopenia can ...
[ 16 ] - ارتباط انحرافات غیر طبیعی ستون فقرات با کمر درد و توده بدنی در دختران دانشجویان
Objective: The present study designed to investigate the incidence of spinal deviations among the female students resident in Ashrafi Esfahani dormitory, the university of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation sciences in 2011 and to determine its relation to low back pain and Body Mass Index (BMI). Materials & Methods: In a prospective cross-sectional study 63 female students were randomly inclu...
[ 17 ] - Effectiveness of Kinesiotaping and Conventional Physiotherapy on Patients With Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain
Purpose: Low Back Pain (LBP) is among the most common reasons of medical visits worldwide. It can cause limited movements, long lasting disability, and low quality of life and work. Thus, studying the efficacy of conservative treatment strategies to help patients with LBP is very important. The present study aimed to evaluate the effect of kinesiotaping in addition to conventional physiotherapy...
[ 18 ] - The Effect Of Selective Neck Muscle Release Techniques On Clinical Indicators of Patients with Migraine Headache: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Objective: Subjects with migraine headache often have stiff posture, especially in the head and neck. Also, these patients often have reduced cervical range of motion, faulty posture, forward head posture, increased sensitivity on the cervical muscles, and myofascial pain syndrome. Myofascial Trigger Points (MTrPs) are considered as the contributing factors to migraine headache. They produce pa...
[ 19 ] - The Relationship Between Demographic Indicators and Occupational Factors, and Disability Severity in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis
Background: Osteoarthritis is a progressive disease and the most prevalent form of joint inflammation, i.e., the most frequent cause of functional disability in the elderly. Among the multiple and predisposing factors influencing the disease are demographic indicators and occupational factors. The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between age, pain severity, Body Mass Index (B...
[ 20 ] - Comparison of Social Participation between Older Females and Males in Tehran
Background: Creating the best state of social participation is one of the most important goals of rehabilitation for older people. This study has investigated the social participation of older people in Tehran to provide a basis for effective interventions in the treatment of these people. Methods: This descriptive/analytical cross-sectional study used a non-probability sampling method to targ...
[ 21 ] - Dry Needling Plus Conventional Physiotherapy for Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Neck Pain: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of conventional physiotherapy plus dry needling (DN) technique in patients with chronic nonspecific neck pain with sternocleidomastoid (SCM) and upper trapezius (UT) muscles involvement. Methods: This study was designed as a single-blind randomized clinical trial. A...
[ 22 ] - Measurement Properties of Physical Therapy Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire in an Iranian Musculoskeletal Population
Background: A valid and reliable tool that could measure patient satisfaction with physical therapy care for Persian-speaking patients will improve communication and enhance the involvement of people in research on health care quality and disparities. We aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Persian version of the physical therapy patient satisfaction questionnaire (PTPSQ). Meth...
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