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View article: Effect of age-related hyperkyphosis on open and closed-loop postural control in older adults
Effect of age-related hyperkyphosis on open and closed-loop postural control in older adults Open
Center-of-pressure (CoP) oscillations represent the neuromuscular system's response to control the body's center of mass. In older adults, hyperkyphosis alters body alignment, increases sway, and impairs proprioception. While some studies …
View article: Predictors of quality of life in individuals with non-traumatic unilateral transtibial amputation
Predictors of quality of life in individuals with non-traumatic unilateral transtibial amputation Open
Purpose Quality of life is a crucial outcome in evaluating adjustment to prostheses for individuals with non-traumatic lower limb amputation (LLA). This study aimed to identify prostheses-related factors that predict the quality of life in…
View article: The Effect of Hybrid Knee Brace on Kinesiophobia, Proprioception, and Coping Ability After Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: A Pilot Randomized Trial
The Effect of Hybrid Knee Brace on Kinesiophobia, Proprioception, and Coping Ability After Acute Anterior Cruciate Ligament Rupture: A Pilot Randomized Trial Open
View article: Factors Affecting Physical Activity in Iraqi Patients with Lower Limb Amputation
Factors Affecting Physical Activity in Iraqi Patients with Lower Limb Amputation Open
The TUG time was the most critical factor in predicting physical activity. The mental score component of the SF-12 ranked second, showing the importance of family and social support for amputees in their physical activity and emphasizing t…
View article: Volumetric analysis of the hypothalamic subunits in obstructive sleep apnea
Volumetric analysis of the hypothalamic subunits in obstructive sleep apnea Open
Background Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a prevalent sleep disorder that is associated with structural brain damage and cognitive impairment. The hypothalamus plays a crucial role in regulating sleep and wakefulness. We aimed to evaluat…
View article: Online education for prosthetics and orthotics students in the era of COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: challenges, opportunities, and recommendations
Online education for prosthetics and orthotics students in the era of COVID-19 pandemic in Iran: challenges, opportunities, and recommendations Open
Introduction With the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, many higher education programs in Iran, including prosthetics and orthotics (P&O), had to shift to the online environment all at once. This unanticipated transition was challenging for…
View article: The quality of systematic reviews/meta‐analyses assessing the effects of ankle–foot orthosis on clinical outcomes in stroke patients: A methodological systematic review
The quality of systematic reviews/meta‐analyses assessing the effects of ankle–foot orthosis on clinical outcomes in stroke patients: A methodological systematic review Open
Background and Aims Given the importance of systematic reviews (SRs) for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers, it is essential to assess them to ensure robust methodology and reliable results before applying them. The purpose of th…
View article: Educational Factors in Evidence-based Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study in Iran
Educational Factors in Evidence-based Rehabilitation: A Qualitative Study in Iran Open
Background and Objectives: Evidence-based Practice has been shown to improve patient care and outcomes, and studies emphasize that one of the barriers to the non-use of evidence-based practice (EBP) is the lack of proper education in this …
View article: MRI findings in movement disorders and associated sleep disturbances.
MRI findings in movement disorders and associated sleep disturbances. Open
Neuroimaging helps us understand the sleep difficulties associated with movement disorders by examining the structural and functional implications of movement disorders and sleep disturbances.
View article: Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Volumetric Analysis of the Abductor Hallucis Muscle
Intra- and Inter-rater Reliability of a Magnetic Resonance Imaging-Based Volumetric Analysis of the Abductor Hallucis Muscle Open
Background: The muscle volume considerably changes with aging, pathologies, mechanical loading and exercise, and immobilization. It is recognized as an important parameter that can be measured by various methods to evaluate the effectivene…
View article: EVALUATION OF USER’S SATISFACTION WITH ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND SERVICES IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS CENTER OF IRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
EVALUATION OF USER’S SATISFACTION WITH ORTHOTIC AND PROSTHETIC DEVICES AND SERVICES IN ORTHOTICS AND PROSTHETICS CENTER OF IRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES Open
BACKGROUND: The number of patients receiving orthotics and prosthetic services is increasing globally. A way to investigate patients’ insight about services provided to them is to evaluate their satisfaction with the received services. Fur…
View article: Reliability and Validity of the Adapted Persian Version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals With Physical Disabilities
Reliability and Validity of the Adapted Persian Version of the Physical Activity Scale for Individuals With Physical Disabilities Open
Objectives: The main objective of this study was to culturally adapt the original English version of the Physical Activity Scale For Individuals with Physical Disabilities (PASIPD) for the Persian-speaking patients with Lower-Limb Amputati…
View article: A Retrospective Study of Serum Calcium Status in Tehran, Iran (105,128 Samples, from 2009-2018)
A Retrospective Study of Serum Calcium Status in Tehran, Iran (105,128 Samples, from 2009-2018) Open
Background: Calcium is a necessary mineral for life to keep the body and bones healthy. Various factors including hormones, diet, age, and gender affect serum calcium status. The aim of this sturdy was to assess the serum calcium level (SC…
View article: Does the Extension Torque Control Differ between Injured and Uninjured Knees of ACL-Deficient Individuals?
Does the Extension Torque Control Differ between Injured and Uninjured Knees of ACL-Deficient Individuals? Open
Background: Knee extension torque control decreases after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture. There is a controversy in neuromuscular control changes on the uninvolved side. We intended to evaluate the steadiness and accuracy …
View article: Evaluating the Effective Pressure Applied by a Valgus Knee Brace in Individuals with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Based on the Dose-Response Relationship
Evaluating the Effective Pressure Applied by a Valgus Knee Brace in Individuals with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis Based on the Dose-Response Relationship Open
View article: Applying systems thinking in the prosthetics and orthotics sector: investigating the common challenges in Iran
Applying systems thinking in the prosthetics and orthotics sector: investigating the common challenges in Iran Open
We sought to explore the common challenges across stakeholder groups and also to recognize interactions among them to improve the Iranian prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) sector. Interviews were performed from January to June 2019. Particip…
View article: Prevalence of Bacterial Isolates Related to the Meningitis and Bacteremia in two Hospitals During 2016-2017
Prevalence of Bacterial Isolates Related to the Meningitis and Bacteremia in two Hospitals During 2016-2017 Open
Prevalence of Bacterial Isolates Related to the Meningitis and Bacteremia in two Hospitals During 2016-2017
View article: Students’ view on supportive co-teaching in medical sciences: a systematic review
Students’ view on supportive co-teaching in medical sciences: a systematic review Open
View article: Comparing Two Orthoses for Managing Medial Knee Osteoarthritis: Lateral Wedge with Subtalar Strap While Barefoot Versus Lateral Wedged Insole Fitted Within Sandal
Comparing Two Orthoses for Managing Medial Knee Osteoarthritis: Lateral Wedge with Subtalar Strap While Barefoot Versus Lateral Wedged Insole Fitted Within Sandal Open
View article: Awareness of Patients With MS From Covid 19: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study on the Second Wave of Coronavirus in Jahrom City
Awareness of Patients With MS From Covid 19: A Cross-sectional Descriptive Study on the Second Wave of Coronavirus in Jahrom City Open
Background and Objectives: Patients with multiple sclerosis, especially those treated with immunosuppressive drugs, are less immune than normal individuals and may be more susceptible to Covid 19. The aim of this study was to determine the…
View article: Prioritizing solutions to incorporate Prosthetics and Orthotics services into Iranian health benefits package: Using an analytic hierarchy process
Prioritizing solutions to incorporate Prosthetics and Orthotics services into Iranian health benefits package: Using an analytic hierarchy process Open
Introduction Health benefits package (HBP) is regarded as one of the main dimensions of health financing strategy. Even with increasing demands for prosthetics and orthotics (P&O) services to approximately 0.5% of the world’s population, o…
View article: Investigating the current status of the student evaluation system in Iran University of Medical Sciences: A step to improve education
Investigating the current status of the student evaluation system in Iran University of Medical Sciences: A step to improve education Open
BACKGROUND: Medical education has special features due to the need various areas of learning. The present study was conducted to provide a complete picture of the evaluation system in Iran University of Medical Sciences for improving the e…
View article: Virtual Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic: Pros and Cons
Virtual Hospitals During COVID-19 Pandemic: Pros and Cons Open
View article: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Foot Health Status Questionnaire
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, and Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of Foot Health Status Questionnaire Open
Objectives: Foot disorders, especially pain and deformities, are common patient complaints. Foot Health Status Questionnaire (FHSQ) was developed to assess general and foot health specifically in chronic foot disorders. The purpose of the …
View article: Nine years of war and internal conflicts in Syria: a call for physical rehabilitation services
Nine years of war and internal conflicts in Syria: a call for physical rehabilitation services Open
The Syrian civil war, which initiated in 2011, has been one of the most devastating conflicts of recent decades. Based on the World Health Organization and Handicap International 2017 report, about 3 million people are injured and living w…
View article: The effect of articulated AFO with Hydra pneumatic damper in biomechanical characteristic of drop foot
The effect of articulated AFO with Hydra pneumatic damper in biomechanical characteristic of drop foot Open
The effect of articulated AFO with Hydra pneumatic damper in biomechanical characteristic of drop foot
View article: The comparison of the effect of innovative designed storing-restoring hybrid passive AFO versus posterior leaf spring AFO on ankle joint kinematic in drop foot patients: A case series using a single subject design
The comparison of the effect of innovative designed storing-restoring hybrid passive AFO versus posterior leaf spring AFO on ankle joint kinematic in drop foot patients: A case series using a single subject design Open
Background: Drop foot syndrome is a disorder characterized by foot slapping after the initial contact and foot-dragging during the swing phase. Passive and hybrid passive ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are often prescribed in these pati…
View article: Global health diplomacy: a solution to meet the needs of disabled people in Yemen
Global health diplomacy: a solution to meet the needs of disabled people in Yemen Open
View article: Hydrodynamics of a Rising Oil Droplet With Bacterial Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) Streamers Using a Microfluidic Microcosm
Hydrodynamics of a Rising Oil Droplet With Bacterial Extracellular Polymeric Substance (EPS) Streamers Using a Microfluidic Microcosm Open
During the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, the unprecedented injection of millions of liters of chemical dispersant at the wellhead generated large quantities of submillimeter oil droplets that became entrained in a deep sea plume. The unexpe…
View article: Bacteria forming drag-increasing streamers on a drop implicates complementary fates of rising deep-sea oil droplets
Bacteria forming drag-increasing streamers on a drop implicates complementary fates of rising deep-sea oil droplets Open
Competing time scales involved in rapid rising micro-droplets in comparison to substantially slower biodegradation processes at oil-water interfaces highlights a perplexing question: how do biotic processes occur and alter the fates of oil…