Comparison between the Effect of Neurodevelopmental Treatment and Sensory Integration Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

ObjectiveThis study was planned to compare the effects of neurodevelopmental treatment and sensory integration therapy on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsyMaterials & MethodsTwenty two children with spastic CP were randomly divided into two groups. Sensory integrative therapy was given to the first group (n=11), and neurodevelopmental treatment was given to the second group (n=11). All children were evaluated with GMFM-88. Treatment was scheduled for three - one hour sessions per week for 3 months.ResultsTwenty two children with spastic CP (11 diplegia and 11 quadriplegia) participated in this study. When two groups were compared, a significant difference was found in lying and rolling (P=0.003), sitting  (0.009), crawling and kneeling (0.02) and standing ability (P=0.04). But there was no significant difference in walking, running, and jumping abilities between the two groups (0.417). Paired t-tests revealed a significant difference between pre and post test results, with increases in scores of lying and rolling, sitting, crawling and kneeling, standing in sensory integration therapy (SIT) and neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) approaches.Conclusion Neurodevelopmental treatment and sensory integration therapy improved gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy in four dimensions (lying and rolling, sitting, crawling and kneeling, standing). However, walking, running and jumping did not significantly improve

Need to Perform Rehabilitation Exercises at Home by Parents of Children with Neurological Diseases to Maintain Performance During COVID-19 Lockdown

With the outbreak of the novel pandemic coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) worldwide, many pediatric rehabilitation clinics have closed to support social &physical distancing and therapist like other people are staying in their homes. There is common concern of parents and caregivers that how and with which quality children's rehabilitation exercises should be proceed. Most children with neurological diseases have problems such as muscle spasticity, range of motion limitation, muscle shortening, balance loss, mobility and movement impairment. The aim of this research was to summarize the necessaries of home based rehabilitation exercises program during quarantine period

The effect of Kinesio Taping on hand grip and active range of motion of hand in children with Cerebral Palsy

Abstract Objective: Kinesio taping is a relatively new technique which uses in rehabilitation of neurologic disease. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of kinesio taping on hand grip and active range of motion of hand in children with Cerebral Palsy.Materials and Methods: In experimental study with pre-test and three post-test, Thirty two children with cerebral palsy randomly were placed in experimental (n=17) and control group (n=15).  Kinesio taping was applied on dorsum of forearm and hand. Evaluation was performed initially, two days after taping and two days after tape removal. Goniometer was used to evaluate active range of motion of wrist extension. Also, vigorimeter was used to evaluate of grip strength.Results: In all variable, data showed that in pre-test there is no difference between groups but in post-tests; initially after application of taping with p<0.05, two days after application of taping with p<0.05 and follow-up (two days after removed taping) with p<0.05 were significantly differences between trial and control group.Conclusion: Kinesio taping in neurorehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy can be a useful option to promote power or grip strength and active range of motion of wrist and thumb.

Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy

How to Cite This Article: labaf S, Shamsoddini A, Hollisaz MT, Sobhani V, Shakibaee A . Effects of Neurodevelopmental Therapy on Gross Motor Function in Children with Cerebral Palsy. Iran J Child Neurol. Spring 2015;9(1):37-42.AbstractObjectiveNeurodevelopmental treatments are an advanced therapeutic approach practiced by experienced occupational therapists for the rehabilitation of children with cerebral palsy. The primary challenge in children with cerebral palsy is gross motor dysfunction. We studied the effects of neurodevelopmental therapy on gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy.Materials & MethodsIn a quasi-experimental design, 28 children with cerebral palsy were randomly divided into two groups. Neurodevelopmental therapy was given to a first group (n=15) with a mean age of 4.9 years; and a second group with a mean age 4.4 years (n=13) who were the control group. All children were evaluated with the Gross Motor Function Measure. Treatments were scheduled for three - one-hour sessions per week for 3 months.ResultsWe obtained statistically significant differences in the values between the baseline and post treatment in two groups. The groups were significantly different in laying and rolling (P=0.000), sitting (0.002), crawling and kneeling (0.004), and standing abilities (P=0.005). However, there were no significantdifferences in walking, running, and jumping abilities between the two groups (0.090).ConclusionWe concluded that the neurodevelopmental treatment improved gross motor function in children with cerebral palsy in four dimensions (laying and rolling, sitting, crawling and kneeling, and standing). However, walking, running, and jumping did not improve significantly

A geodatabase of blood pressure level and the associated factors including lifestyle, nutritional, air pollution, and urban greenspace

OBJECTIVES: Hypertension is a prevalent chronic disease globally. A multifaceted combination of risk factors is associated with hypertension. Scientific literature has shown the association among individual and environmental factors with hypertension, however, a comprehensive database including demographic, environmental, individual attributes and nutritional status has been rarely studied. Moreover, an integrated spatial-epidemiological approach has been scarcely researched. Therefore, this study aims to provide and describe a geodatabase including individual-based and socio-environmental data related to people living in the city of Mashhad, Iran in 2018. DATA DESCRIPTION: The database has been extracted from the PERSIAN Organizational Cohort study in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. The data note includes three shapefiles and a help file. The shapefile format is a digital vector storage format for storing geometric location and associated attribute information. The first shapefile includes the data of population, air pollutants and amount of available green space for each census block of the city. The second shapefile consists of aggregated blood pressure data to the census blocks of the city. The third shapefile comprises the individual characteristics data (i.e., demographic, clinical, and lifestyle). Finally, the fourth file is a guide to the previous data files for users

Oregano (Origanum vulgare) Consumption Reduces Oxidative Stress and Markers of Muscle Damage after Combat Readiness Tests in Soldiers

Military activities often involve high-intensity exercise that can disrupt antioxidant capacity. We investigated the effects of oregano supplementation on muscle damage, oxidative stress, and plasma antioxidant markers of soldiers performing the army combat readiness test (ACRT). Twenty-four healthy male soldiers (age: 24 ± 3 years, height: 167 ± 14 cm, mass: 66 ± 3 kg) were randomized into a placebo group (n = 12) or an oregano supplementation group (n = 12). The participants consumed a capsule containing 500 mg Origanum vulgare immediately after completing the ACRT. Blood sampling was taken before exercise, immediately after exercise, and 60 and 120 min after oregano consumption. Plasma levels of creatine kinase (CK), lactate dehydrogenase (LDH), malondialdehyde (MDA), superoxide dismutase (SOD), total antioxidant capacity (TAC), and glutathione peroxidase (GPX) were measured at the four time points. The time × group interactions were found for CK (p < 0.0001, d = 3.64), LDH (p < 0.0001, d = 1.64), MDA (p < 0.0001, d = 9.94), SOD (p < 0.0001, d = 1.88), TAC (p < 0.0001, d = 5.68) and GPX (p < 0.0001, d = 2.38). In all variables, the difference between placebo and oregano groups were significant at 60 (p < 0.0001) and 120 (p < 0.0001) minutes after ACRT test. The main effect of time was also significant for all the variables (p < 0.0001). Our results suggest that oregano supplementation has the potential to reduce muscle damage and increase oxidative capacity following ACRT. Supplementation with oregano may serve as a dietary strategy to increase preparedness and promote recovery in military recruits

Investigating the role of social capital on the performance of rural cooperatives in Fars province

Purpose: The purpose of this applied research is to investigate the role of social capital on the performance of rural cooperatives in Fars province. Methodology: The statistical population of the present study consists of members of 173 active rural cooperatives in Fars province (295,367 people). Considering the geographical size of the province and the large size of the statistical population, 384 people were selected as a statistical sample using Cochran's formula. A simple random sampling method was used to distribute the questionnaires among the samples. The main tool for collecting field data was the researcher-made questionnaire, whose validity and reliability have been confirmed by observing the principles of field research methods. Findings and conclusions: The results of the research showed that the general state of social capital among the members of rural cooperatives in Fars province (including the dimensions of trust, cohesion, awareness and social participation) is at an acceptable level (above average); However, the members' satisfaction with the performance of rural cooperatives in terms of managerial, social, economic, general performance and laws and regulations is at an average level. Based on the results, social capital indicators had a significant effect on the performance of rural cooperatives. Originality: The discussion of the performance of managers in the five sections in question was one of the main cases studied in this research, therefore, the innovation that took place in it was that the performance was examined through the survey of the members of the cooperatives

Initial Effect of Taping Technique on Wrist Extension and Grip Strength and Pain of Individuals with Lateral Epicondylitis

Objectives: Aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of taping technique on wrist extension and grip strength and pain of Individuals with tennis elbow. Methods: fifteen patients (10 men and 5 women with 42.53 years) on their dominant arm participated in this study. Outcome measures were wrist extension and grip strength and pain taken before and immediately after application of tape. The unaffected arm served as a control. Used of hand-held dynamometer and jammar dynamometer for evaluated of wrist extension and grip strength. Also, visual analog scale (VAS) used for evaluated of pain Results: Among the variables, significant differences were found in wrist extension strength between effected and unaffected arm (P=0.006). Also, changes in grip strength shows statically significant improve in effect arm than unaffected arm (P=0.001). Changes in pain in impaired arm were positive. Discussion: Taping technique, as applied in this study demonstrated an impressive effect on wrist extension and grip strength and pain in individuals with tennis elbow. Therefore, it is recommended that this method may be useful in the management of this condition during exercise and functional rehabilitation

مقايسه امتيازات آزمون هاي غربالگري حرکت عملکردي در پسران فوتباليست نوجوان با و بدون ناهنجاريهاي زانوي ضربدري و پرانتزي

Background and Objective: The lower extremity deformities have been considered to change body alignment. Functional Movement Screen (FMS) which plays an important role in predicting sports injuries could be affected by these changes in the alignment and positioning of the body segments. The aim of this study was to compare functional movement screen scores in teenage male soccer players with and without genu valgum and genu varum deformities. Materials and Methods: For this study, 60 teenage male soccer players with the mean age of 15.39 ± 0.57 years, height 167.14 ± 7.33 cm and weight 55.5 ± 8.59 kg and without any injuries, purposefully as a sample Statistically, they were selected and divided into three groups: genu valgum (20 patients), genu varum and without deformities (20 patients). The caliper was used to evaluate the deformities of the genu valgum and genu varum. FMS was evaluated by a set of tests including (Deep Squat, Hurdle Step, In-line Lunge, Shoulder Mobility, Active Straight Leg Raise, Trunk Stability Push-Up, and Rotary Stability). ANOVA test and Tukey post hoc test were used to analyze the data at the significance level of P &lt;0.05. Results: A significant difference was observed in the comparison of FMS scores between the groups with genu valgum (13.50 ± 1.98), genu varum (14.15 ± 2.51), and without deformity (15.60 ± 2.08). (P= 0/013). Also, there was a significant difference in the FMS score between individuals with and without genu valgum deformity (P = 0.011). There was no significant difference in the FMS score between subjects with and without genu varum and between subjects with genu varum and genu valgum (P &lt;0.05). Conclusion: The results of the present study indicated that soccer players with genu valgum deformity had a lower performance in the FMS compared to soccer players with genu varum deformity and without deformity. How to cite this article: Soltandoost-Nari SM, Shamsoddini A. Comparison of Functional Movement Screen Scores in Teenage Male Soccer Players with and without Genu Valgum and Genu Varum Deformities. J Saf Promot Inj Prev. 2020; 8(3):130-8. &nbsp;سابقه و هدف: ناهنجاري‌هاي وضعيتي اندام تحتاني به‌عنوان عاملي که در راستاي بدن تغييراتي ايجاد مي‌کند، مورد توجه مي‌باشد. آزمون‌هاي غربالگري حرکت عملکردي که نقش مهمي را در پيش‌بيني آسيب‌هاي ورزشي ايفا مي‌کند، مي‌تواند از اين تغييرات که راستاي طبيعي بدن را برهم مي‌زند، متأثر گردد. هدف از اين پژوهش مقايسه امتيازات آزمون‌هاي غربالگري حرکت عملکردي در پسران فوتباليست نوجوان با و بدون ناهنجاري‌هاي زانوي ضربدري و پرانتزي بود. روش بررسي: براي انجام اين تحقيق، 60 فوتباليست نوجوان با ميانگين سن 57/0 ± 39/15 سال، قد 33/7 ± 14/167 سانتي‌متر و وزن 59/8 ± 25/55 کيلوگرم و فاقد هرگونه آسيب، به‌صورت هدفمند به‌عنوان نمونه آماري انتخاب و به سه گروه زانوي ضربدري (20 نفر)، زانوي پرانتزي (20 نفر) و بدون ناهنجاري (20 نفر) تقسيم شدند. براي ارزيابي ناهنجاري‌هاي زانوي ضربدري و پرانتزي از کوليس استفاده شد. غربالگري حرکت عملکردي نيز به‌وسيله مجموعه آزمون‌هاي غربالگري حرکت عملکردي شامل (اسکوات کامل، گام برداشتن از روي مانع، لانج، تحرک‌پذيري شانه، بالا آوردن مستقيم فعال پا، شناي پايداري تنه و ثبات چرخشي) انجام شد. براي تحليل داده‌ها از آزمون تحليل واريانس يک‌طرفه و آزمون تعقيبي توکي در سطح معني‌داري 05/0 &nbsp;P&lt; استفاده شد. يافته‌ها: در مقايسه امتياز آزمون هاي غربالگري حرکت عملکردي بين گروه‌هاي با ناهنجاري زانوي ضربدري (98/1 ± 50/13)، زانوي پرانتزي (51/2 ± 15/14) و بدون ناهنجاري (08/2 ± 60/15) اختلاف معني‌داري مشاهده شد (013/0=P). اين امتياز در بين افراد با و بدون ناهنجاري زانوي ضربدري تفاوت معني‌داري مشاهده شد (011/0=P). همچنين بين افراد با و بدون ناهنجاري زانوي پرانتزي و بين افراد با زانوي پرانتزي و ضربدري نيز تفاوت معني‌داري مشاهده نشد (05/0&lt;P). نتيجه‌گيري: نتايج تحقيق حاضر نشان داد که فوتباليست‌هاي داراي ناهنجاري زانوي ضربدري در مقايسه با فوتباليست‌هاي با ناهنجاري زانوي پرانتزي و بدون ناهنجاري، عملکرد ضعيف‌تري در آزمون‌هاي‌ غربالگري حرکت عملکردي داشتند. How to cite this article: Soltandoost-Nari SM, Shamsoddini A. Comparison of Functional Movement Screen Scores in Teenage Male Soccer Players with and without Genu Valgum and Genu Varum Deformities. J Saf Promot Inj Prev. 2020; 8(3):130-8

The effect of kinesio taping on pain, strength and disability of neck in myofascial pain syndrome: a randomized clinical trial

Background: Tenderness, pain, muscle weakness, and limited range of motion (ROM) are symptoms of myofascial pain syndrome, which leads to restrictions on physical, occupational and social activities and ultimately reduction of productivity and quality of life. Different methods of rehabilitation are used to improve the symptoms of these patients. One of the new methods is the use of kinesio tape. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of kinesio tape on neck pain and disability and also muscle strength in myofascial pain syndrome. Methods: In this single-blind randomized clinical trial, from June to November 2017 in Imam Hossein Hospital of Mashhad, Iran, thirty individuals (male and female) with Myofascial pain syndrome were divided into two groups (treatment and control), randomly by lottery. In treatment group, the kinesio tape with appropriate tension was applied directly over pain place and on upper trapezius muscle; and control group received placebo kinesio tape (kinesio taping without tension). In this study, before and three days after application of kinesio taping, numerical pain rating scale (NPRS), neck disability index (NDI) and manual muscle testing (MMT) were used to assess pain, disability and strength, respectively. Results: To compare the effect of treatment, the mean of variables were compared with independent sample t-test before and after treatment. Pain and strength of upper trapezius were significantly different in both groups (P< 0.05), but in neck disability there was not significantly difference (P< 0.05). Then, for a closer examination, the paired t-test were used to compare the mean of disability before and after the treatment and result showed a significantly different in the treatment group and was not significantly different in the control group. Conclusion: According to the results of this study, kinesio tape can reduce neck pain, increase the strength of upper trapezius, and ultimately reduce the disability of neck in myofascial pain syndrome. Therefore, this method can be used in rehabilitation clinics to improve the symptoms of patients with myofascial pain syndrome