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Showing 8 results for Physiotherapy
Nastaran Ghotbi, Mandana Shirazi, Shohre Jalaei, Hossein Bagheri, Sofia Naghdi, Shiva Mousavi,
Volume 5, Issue 3 (12-2011)
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Background and aim: One of the main problems in learning is ignoring the teaching in small group discussion.So, today, teaching in student-based methods such as work in small group is emphasized. Nevertheless, this method is not used for teaching physiotherapy students. This study was performed to determine the effect of teaching in small group on satisfaction and learning level of second- year students in physiotherapy in comparison with lecture teaching.
Materials and methods: An experimental study was performed on 29 physiotherapy students. The students were randomly classified into two groups lecture (14 people) and work in small group (15 people). Students were educated for 4 sessions. Two separate questionnaires were used to assess learning and satisfaction levels.
Results: Overall satisfaction in small group was significantly greater than lecture group (P<0.0001). However, there was no significant difference between learning levels of the methods (p>0.05). 86.7% of students in small groups preferred to be educated in the future semesters using this teaching method.
Conclusion: This study showed the role of small group teaching on increasing students' satisfaction level. Due to increased satisfaction in small group, despite the lack of significant difference between the two methods of learning, learning process can be facilitated .Thus this method is recommended for education of the undergraduate students.
Khadijeh Otadi, Mohammad Reza Hadian, Gholam Reza Olyaei, Bahram Rasoulian, Saeid Emamdoost, Elahe Barikani, Esmat Torbatian, Asghar Ghasemi,
Volume 6, Issue 1 (10-2012)
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Background and Aim: Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) is a new intervention in chronic hemiplegic patients. The aim of present study is to quantify of quality of movement (QOM) and amount of movement (AOU) that assessed by motor activity log (MAL) after modified CIMT in comparison with traditional physiotherapy (TPT).
Materials and Methods: Ten patients were randomized to modified CIMT or TPT group. Five patients received training of the more affected limb fort two hours daily, three times in a week during two months of treatment. The patients are encouraged to wear an arm- hand splint in less affected hand for five hours daily for maximal using of affected limb with shaping method. The patients in TPT group received physiotherapy treatment with same intensity with other group, for two hours daily during two months. Motor Activity Log (MAL) was used to determine QOM and AOU before- after two months treatment.
Results: The data showed significant improvements in AOU and QOM in affected extremity that clarified by Wilcoxon test. Mann- Whitney test used for comparison between two groups, revealed significant difference in modified CIMT group (p=0.02). Conclusion: Although, modified CIMT was more effective than TPT in improving QOM and AOU but, TPT as an active rehabilitation can be effective on improving of these parameters.
Boshra Jamshidpour, Behroz Attarbashi Moghaddam, Behnosh Vassaghi, Eraje Mirzaii, Mostafa Nejatian,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2012)
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Background and Aim: One of the consequences of obesity is coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. Effective exercise programs for patients with the coronary artery disease is a strategy for decreasing obesity and is expected to help in eventually limiting obesity-associated long-term health. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a physiotherapy and exercise based cardiac rehabilitation on the anthropometric measurements of obesity in the diabetic and non diabetic men.
Materials and Methods: Seventy one 45- to 75-years-old male volunteers with coronary artery disease (32 diabetic & 39 non diabetic patients) participated in 6-8 weeks of moderate intensity aerobic exercise training consisting of 45 min sessions of treadmill, stationary bicycle and arm bicycle. Anthropometric measurements of obesity (body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, waist to hip ratio and waist to height ratio) were measured at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of exercise sessions in both groups.
Results: Following the cardiac rehabilitation program, all of the anthropometric measurements except hip circumference in diabetic patients decreased significantly (P<0.05). BMI, waist circumference and waist to height ratio increased in non diabetic patients (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Exercise training alone in cardiac rehabilitation program is not sufficient to reduce the anthropometric measurements of obesity in non-diabetic patients.
N Ghamari , S.a Derakhshanrad , M Ghamari , E Ghamari,
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2012)
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Background and Aim: One of the consequences of obesity is coronary artery disease (CAD) and diabetes. Effective exercise programs for patients with the coronary artery disease is a strategy for decreasing obesity and is expected to help in eventually limiting obesity-associated long-term health. The purpose of this study was to compare the effectiveness of a physiotherapy and exercise based cardiac rehabilitation on the anthropometric measurements of obesity in the diabetic and non diabetic men.
Materials and Methods: Seventy one 45- to 75-years-old male volunteers with coronary artery disease (32 diabetic & 39 non diabetic patients) participated in 6-8 weeks of moderate intensity aerobic exercise training consisting of 45 min sessions of treadmill, stationary bicycle and arm bicycle. Anthropometric measurements of obesity (body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, hip circumference, waist the hip ratio and waist to height ratio) were measured at the beginning, in the middle and at the end of exercise sessions in both groups.
Results: Following the cardiac rehabilitation program, all of the anthropometric measurements except hip circumference in diabetic patients decreased significantly (P<0.05). BMI, waist circumference and waist to height ratio increased in non diabetic patients (P<0.05).
Conclusion: Exercise training alone in cardiac rehabilitation program is not sufficient to reduce the anthropometric measurements of obesity in non-diabetic patients.
Hossein Bagheri, Mohammad Reza Hadian, Shiva Mousavi, Farnaz Razavi, Shohreh Jalaei, Sepideh Nafissi,
Volume 7, Issue 3 (9-2013)
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Background and Aims: Oneimportant complicationof breast cancer treatment is ipsilateral upper extremity lymphedema. Secondary lymphedema is a chronic condition that leads to loss of function and cosmetic problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Complex Decongestive Physiotherapy (CDP) on volume of lymphedema in patients with secondary lymphedema after breast cancer treatments. Material and Methods: A total of 30 women with lymphedema after breast cancer treatments and according to inclusion and exclusion criteria were chosen. They were treated with complex decongestive physiotherapy. This protocol involved manual lymphatic drainage (MLD),Compression garments, remedial exercise and skin care. The women were taken 4-week therapy program once per day, 5 days per week. Absolute volume of the lymphedema and circumference of the limb were evaluated before and after treatment. Results: After 4 weeks treatment, lymphedema volume, circumference in all of the evaluated points and severity of the pain are decreased after treatment. Conclusion: In upper extremity lymphedema, the use of complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP) can decrease edema.
Sepide Nafissi , Mohammad Reza Hadian, Hossein Bagheri, Farnaz Razavi, Shiva Mousavi, Shohreh Jalaei,
Volume 7, Issue 4 (11-2013)
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Background and aims: One of the complications of breast cancer treatment is ipsilateral upper extremity lymphedema. Secondary lymphedema is a chronic condition that leads to loss of function and disorder of Quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of Complex Decongestive Physical Therapy (CDP) on pain severity and quality of life in patients with secondary upper extremity lymphedema after breast cancer treatments.
Material and methods: A total 30 women (age 29-70 yrs.) with secondary lymphedema after breast cancer treatments participated in this study. They were referred by general and cancer surgeons to Physical Therapy clinic based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. They were treated with complex decongestive physical Therapy. This protocol comprises of manual lymphatic drainage (MLD), compression garments, remedial exercise and skin care for 4-weeks, once per day, 5 days per week. Quality of life and severity of pain were evaluated before and after treatment. The quality of life was assessed with QLQ-C30 questionnaire. The severity of pain was also assessed by Visual Analog Scale (VAS).
Results: After 4 weeks treatment severity of the pain are decreased after treatment. The physical and social roles of quality of life (QLQ-C30) were significantly increased (p<0000).
Conclusion: Based on the results of this study, utilization of complex decongestive physical therapy (CDP) In upper extremity lymphedema is a useful method for pain relief and increment of quality of life.
Keywords: Upper extremity lymphedema, Complex decongestive physiotherapy (CDP), Severity of pain, Quality of life
Sanaz Bemani, Javad Sarafzadeh, Amir Ahmadi,
Volume 9, Issue 6 (3-2016)
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Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the short-term and long-term effects of one protocol of physiotherapy on reduction of pain, improve active lumbar range of motion and disability in the patients with chronic lumbar radicular pain.
Materials and Methods: A total of 12 patients with lumbar radiculopathy were included in this study. Physical therapy included electrical nerve stimulation at sensory level, superficial heat and therapeutic exercise for patients. Pain intensity of lumbar and affected lower extremity, active lumbar range of motion and disability were considered as variables in this study. The evaluation was performed 6 months after the end of therapy sessions. The repeated measure of ANOVA was used to assess the effect of physiotherapy and pair t-test was used to assess the follow-up.
Result: Statistically significant differences were found in lumbar pain, affected lower extremity, active lumbar flexion, right and left lateral flexion and disability after treatment (p<0.05). No statistically significant differences were found in lumbar pain, affected lower extremity , active lumbar right and left lateral flexion in the last session of treatment and 6 month later (p>0.05).
Conclusion: Physiotherapy is an effective treatment in order to reduce pain and improve active lumbar range of motion in patients with lumbar radicular pain.
Keywords: Physiotherapy, Radicular pain, Range of motion, Disability
Sadrieh Sadrnia, Javad Sarafzadeh, Mohammad Akbari, Seyed Hossein Saeed, Gholam Reza Olyaei,
Volume 9, Issue 7 (3-2016)
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Background and Aim: Rotator cuff tendon rupture is the most frequent cause of shoulder pain and disability, especially in middle and old age. Physiotherapy is known as non-surgical or conservative treatment for it. The goal of this research was to investigate the effect of physiotherapy treatment in full-thickness tear of Supraspinatus tendon on shoulder pain and shoulder active range of motion.
Materials and Methods: In this before and after clinical trial, 17 patients (5 men and 12 women) with average age of 54.35±7.13 years old whom had full-thickness tear of Supraspinatus tendon were treated within 30 physiotherapy clinical sessions. The physiotherapy protocol for patients was included of heat, ultrasound and electrical stimulations modules and exercise therapy program was consisted of three components of stretching, strengthening and endurance. Patients in the first, twentieth and at the end of the thirtieth session were evaluated for pain and range of motion. Pain variable by visual analogue scale and range of motion variable by goniometer were evaluated.
Results: Within subjects ANOVA (parametric) and Friedman (nonparametric) tests showed a significant difference in pain and range of motion between before and after physiotherapy (P <0.01).
Conclusions: This study showed that physiotherapy may reduce pain and improve range of motion of shoulder in surgery candidate patients with full-thickness tear of Supraspinatus tendon and decrease client needs to surgery. However, studies with longer follow-up are recommended to evaluate this outcome.
Keywords: Supraspinatus tendon tears, Physiotherapy, Pain, Range of motion, Visual analogue scale, Goniometer
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