Mahdavinejad, R., Azizi, A., Tizabi, A.A.T., Mazreno, A.B., Nodoushan, E.S., Behdoust, M.R.
Sport Science (18403670)(2)pp. 62-65
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of 8 weeks specific corrective exercise in water and land on the angle of kyphosis and some pulmonary indices in kyphotic students. Thirty males with increased normal thoracic kyphosis (kyphosis ≥40 degrees, 20.70 ±0.705 years old, height 175.5 ±6.19 cm, weight 64.19 ±8.23 kg) were selected and randomly divided in two groups(n=15): group(1) (corrective exercise in water) and group(2) (corrective exercise in land). The angle of kyphosis measured by using a flexible ruler as a non-invasive and reliable method. Pulmonary indices such as: force vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) measured by digital spirometer. The repeated measure test was used to compare the differences between the pre and post-test in both groups. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS statistical software version 18 and the significance level was set on 0.05.In land group and in water group the degree of kyphosis, FVC, FEV1 and MVV improved significantly (p≤0.05). Finally, between two groups were not observed any significant difference in degree of kyphosis and pulmonary indices (FVC, FEV1, MVV) (p≥0/05).According to the results; we can suggest the performance of both corrective exercises in land and water for kyphotic persons.
Azizi, A., Mahdavinejad, R., Tizabi, A.A.T., Mazreno, A.B., Nodoushan, E.S., Behdoust, M.R.
Sport Science (18403662)5(2)pp. 62-65
The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of 8 weeks specific corrective exercise in water and land on the angle of kyphosis and some pulmonary indices in kyphotic students. Thirty males with increased normal thoracic kyphosis (kyphosis ≥40 degrees, 20.70 ±0.705 years old, height 175.5 ±6.19 cm, weight 64.19 ±8.23 kg) were selected and randomly divided in two groups(n=15): group(1) (corrective exercise in water) and group(2) (corrective exercise in land). The angle of kyphosis measured by using a flexible ruler as a non-invasive and reliable method. Pulmonary indices such as: force vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in one second (FEV1) and maximal voluntary ventilation (MVV) measured by digital spirometer. The repeated measure test was used to compare the differences between the pre and post-test in both groups. All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS statistical software version 18 and the significance level was set on 0.05.In land group and in water group the degree of kyphosis, FVC, FEV1 and MVV improved significantly (p≤0.05). Finally, between two groups were not observed any significant difference in degree of kyphosis and pulmonary indices (FVC, FEV1, MVV) (p≥0/05).According to the results; we can suggest the performance of both corrective exercises in land and water for kyphotic persons.
Journal of Isfahan Medical School (10277595)29(169)
Background: Chronic neck pain is one of the most common problems among computer users. The aim of this research was to evaluate the effects of an eight-week selected therapeutic exercises course and self-treatment with pamphlet programs on the rate of chronic neck pain and disability among computer users. Methods: Out of a total number of 196 bank staff members, 66 men with chronic neck pain (mean age: 39.19 ±3.1 years) voluntarily recruited in this study. they were randomly allocated into three groups of selected exercise therapy (N = 18), self treatment with pamphlet (N = 23) and control (N = 25). Chronic neck pain and disability were measured by the Neck Pain and Disability Scale. For analyzing data, pretest-posttest measures were calculated. Then, analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Scheffe post hoc test were used to analyze the obtained data. Pearson's correlation coefficient test was used to determine the relationship between work experience and neck pain and disability rate of subjects. Findings: The results of this study revealed 42.85% of the subjects to be suffering from chronic neck pain. There were significant differences between decreased values of neck pain and disability between the three groups (P < 0.01). There was no significant relationships between neck pain, disability and work experience (P =0.086; r = 0.21). Conclusion: Generally, it can be concluded that compared to self- treatment by pamphlet program, the selected therapeutic exercises course under supervision of a trainer was beneficial in reducing chronic neck pain and disability.
Journal of Isfahan Medical School (10277595)30(177)pp. 106-114
Background: The purpose of this study was to survey the effects an exercise therapy program on joint range of motion (ROM), aerobic fitness, and anxiety of patients with hemophilia A. Methods: This study included 20 male hemophilia A patients (age: 22.55 ± 8.07 years; height: 172.17 ± 12.42 cm, weight: 60.88 ± 12.88 kg). After filling consent forms by subjects, pretests were performed during 1 week. The subjects were then randomly allocated into two groups. The experimental group participated in a selected exercise therapy program 3 times a week for 8 weeks. Finally, all tests were repeated as posttests. Descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) and inferential statistics including paired sample t-test and analysis of covariance were used to analyze data. The significance level was considered as P < 0.05. Findings: There were significant improvements in joints (ankle, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow) ROM, aerobic fitness, and anxiety of the experimental group after participating in the exercise therapy program (P < 0.05). Moreover, comparisons between groups showed significant differences in joints ROM, aerobic fitness, and anxiety between the experimental and control groups after the intervention (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Correctly designed and performed physical activities can improve levels of physical and psychological factors in hemophilia patients. They should thus be considered seriously as a part of treatment for these patients.
