Introduction: Generalized joint hypermobility is defined as a physiologic increase in the joint range of motion which is affected by various factors such as physical activity level and socioeconomic status. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between generalized joint hypermobility with physical activity level and socioeconomic status in Iranian school students. Materials an...

Introduction: Considering the importance of the multidimensional character of the home environment in developmental research, especially the motor development of children, the current study examines the effect of parents' socioeconomic status, sports experience rate, and the level of physical activity on the level of motor affordances. Method: The research method with a cross-sectional approach...

Introduction and purpose: Physical activity is an important component of health at old age and energy expenditure vary according to level of physical activity. The current study aimed to assess physical activity-related energy expenditure and metabolic equivalent of elderly in Kashan, Iran. Materials & Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 400 elderly (aged more...

 Background and Aim: Epilepsy is a rather common neurological disorder. Oxidative stress plays an important role in the pathogenesis of epilepsy. The present study was undertaken to evaluate the effect of acetyl L carnitine (ALC) on oxidative stress markers in hippocampus of epileptic rat.  Materials and Methods: In this experimental study, male rats were divided into sham, epileptic, valpro...