Showing 278 results for Type of Study: Research
Mrs Masume Fadaei, Dr Mehrdad Anbarian,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of quadriceps muscle fatigue on electromyographic activity of selected lower limb muscles during lifting loads using different techniques. Surface electromyography activity of the rectus femoris, vastus latralis, vastus medialis, biceps femoris, semitendinous, gastrocnemius medialis and tibialis anterior muscles of 20 able-bodied women were recorded before and after the quadriceps muscle fatigue using leg-press movement, squat, stoop and strudel techniques with 20% of body weight. Analysis of Variance with repeated measures was used for data analyses (p<0.05). After fatigue when lifting the load, the activity of the rectus femoris, vastus medialis, biceps femoris and gastrocnemius medialis in squat and stoop techniques was significantly different compared to before fatigue condition. But no significant difference was observed between the activity of any of the muscles before and after fatigue in the straddle method. According to the results, it seems that when quadriceps muscle fatigue, the use of straddle technique to lift the load is more appropriate.
Ebrahim Soltanabadi, Maliheh Hadadnezhad, Mahdi Khaleghi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Muscle imbalances in the shoulder are a weakness in the external rotator cuff muscles compared to the internal rotator cuffs, in which the weakness of the external rotator cuff muscles is a risk factor for volleyball players' shoulder injuries. Shoulder dyskinesis can be caused by imbalance of the scapula stabilizing muscles, which improves with muscle coordination the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of perturbation training on eccentric strength of external rotators and scapular kinematics. Twenty-four male volleyball players with a score of less than 30 on CKCUEST test participated in this study, which was randomly divided into two groups of experimental and control. The eccentric strength of the external rotator cuff muscles was measured using an isokinetic at 120 degrees per second. Scapular upward rotation also measured with a dual inclinometer at 45 °, 90 °, 135 ° and the end range of motion of the shoulder abduction. Comparing the experimental and control groups, a significant difference was observed in the shoulder external rotators eccentric strength. There was a significant difference only in 135 ° of scapular upward rotation. In other angles, no significant difference was observed between the two groups. The results showed the positive effect of perturbation training on the eccentric strength of external rotators and scapular upward rotation in arm abduction; therefore, coaches and volleyball players can be advised to add these exercises to their training programs to increase performance and prevent shoulder injuries.
Mrs Maryam Ghorbani, Dr Rasoul Yaali,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Different postural stability and functional movements may play an important role in secondary injuries in people with flexible flatfeet compared to people with normal feet. However, the difference between static and dynamic stability and functional movements of people with and without flexible flatfeet has not been investigated. This study compared static and dynamic stability and functional movements of subjects with and without flexible flatfeet and examined the relationship between functional movements and static and dynamic stability. 96 subjects (flexible flatfeet group: 25; normal feet group: 71) functional movement screening test (FMS); Sharpened Romberg balance test and Y balance test were performed. The scores of functional movements and static stability in the normal feet group were significantly higher than the flexible flatfeet group (p≤0.05). The total score of the Y test was not significantly different between the two groups (p≥0.05). In the group of normal feet, a significant correlation was observed between functional movement scores and dynamic stability (p≤0.05). These results show that subjects with flexible flatfeet have different movement performance and static stability compared to subjects with normal feet, but they have similar dynamic stability. It may indicate that there is no connection between static and dynamic stability and these two functions are separate from each other.
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Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Khadijeh Molaei, Sanaz Mirzayan Shanjani, Ali Gorzi, Yaser Kazemzadeh, Abdolali Banaeifar,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Testosterone enanthate increases muscle growth and athletic performance but is associated with oxidative stress and tissue damage. This study aimed to investigate the effect of propolis on oxidative stress markers induced by testosterone enanthate in the kidney tissue of female Wistar rats undergoing resistance training. Twenty-two 8-week-old female rats, weighing 208.22±14.17 g, were randomly divided into three groups: 1) resistance training + placebo (n=6), 2) resistance training + testosterone enanthate (n=8), 3) resistance training + testosterone enanthate + propolis (n=8). The rats underwent an 8-week resistance training protocol involving ladder climbing (five days per week). Testosterone enanthate was administered at a dose of 20 mg/kg body weight per injection, and propolis was administered at a dose of 400 mg/kg body weight by gavage (each three times a week). The levels of superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase (GPX), and malondialdehyde (MDA) in kidney tissue were measured by spectrophotometry. One-way ANOVA and Bonferroni post hoc tests were used for statistical analysis. The results showed that testosterone enanthate significantly decreased GPX and SOD levels and increased MDA levels. Propolis consumption led to a relative reduction in these oxidative stress markers, demonstrating its potential antioxidant effects.
Allahyar Arabmomeni, Marzieh Ramazani,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Rectal prolapse is a complication arising from internal sphincter dysfunction causing significant challenges. A primary factor in its development is pelvic floor muscle weakness. Accordingly, the present study aimed to compare the effects of core stabilization functional, EMS, and combined exercises on muscle strength and endurance of the pelvic floor in patients with rectal prolapse. In this semi-experimental study, with a design pre and post-test and a control group, 48 women with rectal prolapse in Isfahan with an average age=45.2 years and a BMI=26.2 kg/m2, were selected and divided into 4 groups(n= 12); Functional training, EMS training, Combined training and Control randomly. Functional training protocol consisted of 9 movements, 3 sessions per week and each session lasted for 30 minutes in the first week and gradually increased to 90 minutes in the 8 week. Also, EMS trainings were carried out for 8 weeks, 3 sessions per week for 40 minutes, using EMS and Biofeedback devices. Furthermore, the combined training protocol was implemented for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week (in each session, at first EMS training and then functional training) for 40 minutes according to the overload principle. Strength and endurance of pelvic floor muscles were measured before and after the exercise program. In order to analyze the data, multivariate covariance and post hoc Bonferroni tests were used using SPSS 26 software at a significant level (P≥0.05). The results of the study showed a significant increase in the strength and endurance of the pelvic floor muscles in EMS and combined exercise groups (P≥0.05). However, in the functional exercises group, although an increase in the strength of the pelvic floor muscles was observed, this increase was not significant (p≥0.05). Also, the changes caused by the combined group on the variables were significantly more than the groups of functional and EMS exercises alone (P≥0.05). These results show the effect of electrical stimulation along with functional training on increasing the endurance and strength of the pelvic floor muscles, which, as a result, improves rectal prolapse. Therefore, it is suggested that sports therapy centers, doctors, and therapists use these methods, especially combined exercises, to improve rectal prolapse.
Fadia Riasaty, Reza Rajabi, Shahrzad Zandi, Foad Seidi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect and sustainability of eight weeks corrective exercises, postural reeducation and their combination on core stability in young females with lumbar hyperlordosis.
Methods: 55 female students with increased lumbar lordosis randomly divided into four groups (corrective exercise, postural reeducation,combination of exercise and postural reeducation and control). The degree of lordosis was measured by a flexible ruler and core muscls endurance by Mcgill tests before and after eight weeks, and then after eight weeks of follow-up.
Results: The results of repeated measure of ANOVA test indicated a significant difference between pre-test and post-test in study groups in reducing core stability. The results showed that pretest and posttest of exercise group compared with the postural reeducation and control group had a significant difference in core stability (p <0.05). In terms of sustainability the results showed that the difference between the exercise group and combined group with the control group was significant core stability score (p <0.05).
Conclusion: It seems that the use of corrective exercises, combined and postural reeducation program, are likely to be effective in improving core stability in young females with lumbar hyperlordosis, but the effect of the combined program was more than the other interventions.
Hossein Shahrokhi, Alibagher Nazarian, Negar Mehrolya,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Introduction and aim: The purpose of this study was to Comparison of the effect of neuromuscular trainings with and without supervision on core stability and proprioception and pain of housewives' with nonspecific chronic low back pain.
Methodology: In this semi-experimental study 30 housewives from Qazvin city selected and randomly divided into three experimental groups. (neuromuscular trainings without supervision: age: 46±10/4 yr., Height:154/7±8/7 cm., weight:74/8± 6/2 kg), neuromuscular trainings with supervision (age: 40/7±9/1 yr. Height: 161/9±5/9 cm., weight: 65/3±7/5 kg) And control: age: 46/4± 10/3 yr, Height:155/1± 8/8 cm., weight: 69/4± 10 kg)) with nonspecific chronic low back pain (age: 30-60 yr) Were affected. Training sessions held for 8 weeks under researcher supervision (3 session of 90 minutes per week). To assess pain and proprioception of trunk and core stability, Visual analogue scale (VAS), goniometer and McGill and Bearing-Sorensen test were used respectively. ANOVA was used to analyses data and for pairwise comparison, Tukey's test was used.
Results: Results of this study show that pain in two experimental groups (neuromuscular trainings with and without supervision) were significantly reduced compared to the control group (P=0.000), as well as deep sense and central stability in both neuromuscular trainings with and without supervision groups and these groups significantly increased compared to the control group (P=0.000), but there were no significant differences between neuromuscular trainings with and without supervision groups for all variables (p≥0.05).
Discussion and conclusion: According to the results it's recommended that these exercises, because of the minimum cost, when and where to focus on and execute people with non-specific chronic low back pain.
Abbas Laal Sazegar, Shahram Gholamrezaei Darsara, Mohammadreza Fadai Chafi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Exercise training and rice bran have anti-inflammatory effects. However, the effect of combining the two interventions on inflammatory factors is unclear. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of aerobic training and rice bran consumption on the levels of selected inflammatory factors in overweight men. Sixty overweight men were randomly divided into four groups (n=15): control, rice bran, progressive aerobic training, and training + rice bran. Progressive aerobic training was performed at an intensity of 60-75% of maximum heart rate for, 20-35 min, 8 weeks, with 3 sessions per week. Rice bran was consumed in an amount of 10 grams twice a day (before breakfast and before sleeping). Before and after the completion of the interventions, blood samples were taken and serum levels of CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α were measured by ELISA. Analysis of covariance with Bonferroni post hoc test was used to interpret the data. There were significant decreases in the levels of CRP, IL-6, and TNF-α with training and training + rice bran compared to the control and rice bran groups (p<0.05). The CRP and TNF-α reduction was also significant after rice bran consumption compared to the control group (p<0.001). Moreover, decrease in the levels of IL-6 (p=0.002) and TNF-α (p<0.001) in the training +rice bran group compared to the training group was also significant. The findings confirmed that aerobic training and rice bran consumption are effective in reducing inflammation, and there was a synergistic effect of rice bran supplementation and aerobic training.
Elahe Omidvar, Malihe Hadadnezhad, Mehdi Khaleghi Tazeji,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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The study aimed to investigate the impact of gait retraining using verbal feedback on pain and peak vertical ground reaction force in runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome, a common treatment and prevention method for the condition that involves modifying movement patterns to ensure knee joint stability. The current research was applied, and a semi-experimental study method with a pre-test-post-test design was used. The statistical sample of this research was made up of 20 runners with patellofemoral pain syndrome who were identified by a physiotherapist using the Clark test and were randomly divided into two control and experimental groups. The experimental group performed eight weeks of running and three sessions per week along with the walking retraining protocol with verbal feedback from the researcher, while the control group did not receive any intervention to their exercise. The variables studied in this research were the pain factor and the peak vertical ground reaction force, which were recorded respectively using a visual analog scale and a Bartek dynamometer with a sampling frequency of 1000 Hz in both pre- and post-test stages. The results of the the mixed analysis of variance test with repeated measurements showed that the interactive effect of time on the group was significant and, the gait retraining protocol by verbal feedback reduced pain (P=0.000) and the peak vertical ground reaction force in the experimental group (P=0.003). The existence of differences in pain variables and peak ground reaction force during running confirms the need to use different strategies in the training of athletes. It is suggested that trainers have a special look at the gait retraining approach by verbal feedback to correct the movement pattern while running, in rehabilitation, and specialized exercises.
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Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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The purpose of this study was to investigate eight weeks of dynamic neuromuscular stabilization exercises on movement performance indicators, walking kinematics and lower limb damage in students with weak lumbopelvic control. Methodology: 30 female students with a mean age of 16.65±0.75 years, height of 161.80±4.11 cm, weight of 62.70±5.64 kg who had weak lumbopelvic control were purposively selected and randomly divided into two experimental groups n=15 and control groups n=15. The experimental group performed the neuromuscular for eight weeks, three sessions per week for 60 minutes, while the control group did not receive the intervention to assess lumbopelvic control a biofeedback device was used for jumping, static balance was used for stork test, dynamic balance was used for Y test, landing error was used for landing Error Scoring System Test, and lower limb motor function was used for tests (single-leg jump test, triple jump test, 6 - meter jump test in time, and cross jump test results: The present study showed that the effect of DNS exercises on motor performance indices 0.012, gait kinematics 0.001, and lower limb injury 0.012 was significant P<0.05.
Abouzar Saadatian, , ,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Purpose: Upper cross syndrome leads to widespread changes such as head forward, increased cervical lordosis, back kyphosis, round shoulder. Correcting musculoskeletal abnormalities and providing appropriate activities and movements to eliminate such disabilities and inefficiencies is of particular importance. Therefore, the purpose of this research is to investigate the effect of massage therapy on upper cruciate syndrome in male students. methods: In this research, 30 students with upper cruciate syndrome were divided into 2 groups (massage group (15 people) - control group (15 people)). The amount of head forward was evaluated with a camera and back kyphosis was evaluated with a flexible ruler method, and then for 8 weeks of Yomi Ho therapy massage, SPSS version 24 software was used to analyze the data of this research. results: The results of multivariate and univariate covariance analysis showed that there is a significant difference between the two massage therapy groups and the control group in head forward and kyphosis variables (P<0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study showed that Yu Mi Ho therapy massage is an effective method in improving upper cruciate syndrome and especially on forward head and kyphosis abnormalities.
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Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Background and purpose: In relation to people with motor control defects, it has been recommended that the design of training protocols should be done with the aim of controlling and improving functional defects. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to investigate the effect of feedback on the movement patterns and performance of athletes with movement control defects.
Method: This research is a systematic review in which all articles published in connection with the present study are searched in external databases such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct and internal databases such as Magiran and Irandoc from 2000 to 2023 have been reviewed.
Findings: Most studies have addressed kinematic variables in the field of anterior cruciate ligament injuries. In the field of kinetics, many studies have confirmed that feedback reduces the vertical ground reaction force. Limited studies have also investigated the effect of feedback on performance.
Conclusion: The results of the studies collected in this research show the contradictory effects of feedback interventions on performance. Considering the high role of functional variables in the field of lower limb injuries, more studies are needed in the future.
Ms Mahboubeh Kavianipour, Dr Ali Hassani, Dr Elham Vosadi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Purpose: Weakness in physical fitness is one of the factors that reduce the quality of life, illness, and injury of the elderly. Elderly people who do physical exercises reduce the occurrence of falls and the risk of fractures, suffer from depression and dementia, and improve physical fitness. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of comparing the effectiveness of eight weeks of Fall proof and combined training on the physical fitness of elderly women.
Methods: The subjects included 45 elderly women, who were randomly divided into three groups: control, Combination training, and Fall proof training. A pre-test and a post-test were conducted for all groups, which included the measurement of some physical fitness factors. Then, the experimental groups did an exercise program for eight weeks, three sessions per week, and each session lasted 60 minutes, and during this time, the control group did their daily activities.
Results: In this study, it was shown that a course of Combination and Fall proof training caused a significant increase in improving strength (P=0.001 and P=0.001), body composition (P=0.003 and P=0.001), static balance (P=0.001 and P=0.04), dynamic balance (P=0.001 and P=0.001), flexibility (P=0.01 and P=0.001) and cardiovascular endurance (P=0.001 and P=0.001) in the elderly and the effect of Combination training on muscle strength was more than Fall proof training (P=0.04). Also, in static balance and flexibility, Fall proof training was more effective than Combination training (P=0.08 and P=0.004).
Conclusions: Based on these results, it can be concluded that using both training protocols used in this study can be used to improve the level of physical fitness of the elderly. Based on these results, the two training protocols were not significantly superior to each other.
Dr Shirin Aali, Dr Farhad Rezazadeh, Mr Fariborz Imani, Mrs Parya Sharifi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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This systematic review aimed to investigate the effectiveness of resistance training, particularly exercises designed based on 3D motion analysis, in improving muscle strength and balance function in elderly individuals with early knee osteoarthritis. A comprehensive search was conducted in PubMed, PEDro, Scopus, and Web of Science databases for articles published from January 2000 to December 2024. Selected studies were required to have utilized 3D motion analysis to assess movement deficits and design exercise programs. Out of 84 reviewed articles, 18 were chosen for final analysis. The results indicated that the majority of studies (86%) confirmed the effectiveness of resistance training in ameliorating knee osteoarthritis symptoms. Specifically, significant improvements were observed in functional balance (44% of articles) and reductions in knee pain (48% of articles). Furthermore, 33% of the studies reported superior efficacy for exercises designed based on 3D biomechanical analysis. These findings can significantly enhance the quality of life for patients and promote mobility safety in the elderly by reducing the risk of falls and improving joint stability. In conclusion, the findings suggest that innovative training approaches, particularly those incorporating 3D motion analysis, can play a pivotal role in optimizing rehabilitation and enhancing the quality of life for elderly individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Miss Maedeh Mohseni Rad, Dr Elham Vosadi,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Purpose: Balance and gait are considered critical factors for the health of older adults. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of virtual reality (VR)-based training on balance and gait in older women.
Methods: The statistical population of this study consisted of all elderly women with an average age of 75.5±3.39 and an average weight of 72.08±9.46 kg in Shahrood city. 30 people were selected conveniently and purposefully based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Then, they were randomly divided into two groups (15 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group). In the pre-test, the subjects' static balance was measured by the Sharpendramberg test, dynamic balance by the modified Star Balance test, functional balance by the Berg Functional Balance Scale test, and fall risk by the Dynamic Gait Index test. The subjects in the experimental group did virtual reality-based exercises for 8 weeks (3 sessions per week, each session lasting 30 to 45 minutes). Finally, all subjects were post-tested and the data obtained were used by paired t-tests for intragroup comparison and independent t-tests for comparing between-group changes at a significance level of p<0.05.
Results: The findings of the present study showed that 8 weeks of virtual reality-based training significantly increased static, dynamic, and functional balance (p=0.022), (p=0.0001), and (p=0.0001), respectively. Also, the dynamic gait index was significantly improved in this group (p=0.0001). The results of the independent t-test also showed that a significant difference was observed in the variables of static (p=0.001), dynamic (p=0.04), and functional (p=0.015) balance and dynamic gait index (p=0.0001) between the experimental and control groups.
Conclusions: The results of the present study showed that virtual reality-based exercises play a significant role in improving static and dynamic balance and reducing the risk of falls in the elderly. Therefore, it is suggested that this age group, by taking advantage of this effective training method, prevent balance disorders and subsequent adverse consequences that are inevitable with aging.
Dr Rasoul Eslami,
Volume 0, Issue 0 (11-2019)
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Introduction: Blood flow restriction (BFR) has been shown to induce local hypoxia. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of BFR-induced hypoxia on the angiogenic response to high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE). Methods: Thirty active young men (age =25.6±3.4) were randomly assigned to three groups (n=10 each): control, high-intensity interval exercise (HIIE), and high-intensity interval exercise with blood flow restriction (HIIE+BFR). The HIIE protocol consisted of 5 sets of 5×30-second high-intensity running intervals with 30-second rest periods. BFR was applied at 60% of each individual's optimal occlusion pressure in the lower limbs. Serum levels of VEGF, HIF-1α, MMP-9, and MMP-2 were measured as angiogenic markers. Statistical analysis was performed using ANCOVA with LSD post-hoc test, with the significance level set at α=0.05. Results: The data revealed that compared to both the control and HIIE groups, the HIIE+BFR group showed significantly greater increases in serum VEGF and HIF-1α levels (P=0.002 and P=0.019, respectively). However, no significant differences were observed among groups for MMP-9 and MMP-2 levels (P=0.318 and P=0.101, respectively). Conclusion: This study demonstrated that combining HIIE with BFR can enhance the angiogenic response through increased VEGF and HIF-1α levels, but does not significantly affect MMP-2 and MMP-9. These findings support the notion that BFR-induced local hypoxia may serve as a complementary stimulus for improving vascular adaptations.
M Anbarian, H Khodavisi,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2011)
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The foot represents a small base of support as an important biomechanical parameter that the body maintains balance. It is assumed that postural stability performance could be affected by even minor alteration in the support surface in upright standing position. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine if individuals with different foot types would demonstrate differences in static postural stability performance. Sixty adolescent girls were categorized into three groups depending on their bilateral foot types namely, pronated, supinated and rectus feet. Foot types defined by Navicular-drop measures. We measured static stability performance with the Balance Error Scoring System once firm and once on a foam surface. ANOVA with repeated measures was employed for statistical analyses (p<0.05). Results showed no significant differences between individuals with pronated and rectus feet were revealed for static stability scores while standing on the firm surface. Pronated group showed a poor balance performance while tested on the foam surface in comparison with rectus group. Subjects with supinated feet had a poorer static stability performance on both firm and foam surfaces than others groups. These results demonstrated that static stability performance could be affected by foot type
B Behaeen, H Sadeghi, H Same, S Mashhudi,
Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2011)
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MS is a lifelong disease that could involve the person in different forms. Knowing balance characteristics of different types of this chronic disease helps the specialists for controlling their complications. The purpose of this study was to recognize static and dynamic balance of different type of MS and to compare MS patients with healthy individual. 54 MS women in three groups (27- Relapsing-Remitting, 16 secondary progressive, 11 primary progressive), 20 randomly healthful women have been elected. Static and dynamic balance test (dynamics with 8 degree), overall, lateral and anterior/posterior have been done by Biodex machinery from four groups. Kolmogorov-Smirnov inferential statistic test used to assess the normality of the data distribution and the chi-square test was used to examine the relationship within and between types of MS disease with normal. The parametric statistics tests including independent t-test applied at threshold 0.05. According to results, there are meaningful difference between overall balance index in static balance in different types of diseased women affected by MS (p<0.05). The Primary Progressive groups have weak, and Relapsing-Remitting MS group have strong static balance in comparison with other groups. Furthermore, meaningful difference shown through overall balance index in static mood in different type of disease women affected by MS (p<0.05). Difference between static balance index and dynamic was meaningful between control group and MS disease. Considering the findings of the study, women affected by relapsing-remitting type have better dynamic & static balance rather than progressive types. Static & dynamic balance in affected women was weaker than healthy women.
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Volume 9, Issue 1 (3-2011)
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Training exercises are known to affect depressed girls condition, but the effect of regular exercise in exhilarating environments, in particularly on markers related to epinephrine metabolism in depressed girls are not well known. The purpose of the present study was to determine effect of the 6 weeks of intermittent walking in water on urine MHPG sulphate and Hamilton scale in the depressed girls. Twenty-four of girls' students, who suffering from moderate depression, randomly divided into exercise and control groups. The subjects in the training group performed the progressive walking exercise of 60-70% of maximal heart rate, 3 times a week and for 6 weeks. The Hamilton scale and urine samples were measured in before and after the mentioned exercise protocol. The urine MHPG sulphate was measured by HPLC-flurometric detection method. The data were analyzed by t- student and the Pearson correlation coefficient tests at p≤0/05 levels. The results showed the 6 weeks of exercise resulted in significant increase in the urine MHPG sulphate and VO2max and significant decrease in Hamilton scale compared to the control group. Furthermore, there was a significantly positive correlation between the urine MHPG sulphate and VO2max (r= 0/65). However, there was a significant reversely correlation (r= - 0/52) between the urine MHPG sulphate and Hamilton scale in prediction of depression. These results emphasize the role of regular physical exercise, particularly in exhilarating environments in the promotion of depression state. Also, in some conditions can be used Hamilton scale instead of the urine MHPG sulphate detects.
