Purpose: To translate long form, interview-administered International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) from English to Persian and evaluate its validity, reliability reproducibility. Methods: A forward-backward translation procedure was followed develop the version of IPAQ. total 218 respondents (53.7% women, aged 2276 yr) completed in Tehran, Iran. examine testretest reliability, 48 healthy volunteers IPAQ twice during a 7-day period.. The PA indicators derived were assessed for...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) indicates several neurodevelopmental impairments which may end in motor or physical activities. Daily activity involvement was investigated a total of 83 children (52 boys and 31 girls) with ASD aged 6–15 years. Results indicated that only 10 (12%) were physically active. Children predominantly engaged solitary play rather than social Gender, family income, household structure found to be associated scores. Financial burden lack opportunities noted as the...

This study aimed to examine physical activity (PA) patterns in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as well address PA determinant factors by employing triaxial accelerometry.In a school-based cross-sectional of 80 and adolescents ASD (mean = 9.6, standard deviation 1.8), we investigated demographics, children's behavioural clinical profile, their data objectively measured using an Actigraph GT3X on the right hip for seven consecutive days. All measures were expressed counts per...

Background: Chronic musculoskeletal pain (CMP) is increasing in prevalence rapidly. Over the past 2 decades low back has been ranked globally as primary cause of years lived with disability. The objective this study was to investigate chronic neck (CNP), (CLBP), and knee (CKP) their related risk factors national Iranian population. Methods: We analyzed data obtained through a cross-sectional, population-based survey 7889 Iranians who were aged between 30 70 years. Results: CNP, CLBP, CKP...

To evaluate the weight loss behavior of male wrestlers in TehranThis study was a population-based cross sectional survey. Subjects were 436 randomly selected from wrestling clubs Tehran employing cluster sample setting method. interviewed based on designed questionnaire. Body fat levels measured skin fold measurements.Weight methods practiced by 62% all subjects during previous year rapid (≤7 days before matches) and gradual (>7 reduction (73% 34% who reduced their respectively). In...

The aim of this study was to determine the effect Ramadan fasting on body composition, calorie intake and physical performance in young female athletes undertaking training sessions during Ramadan.Twelve voluntary (15-27 years old) were assigned research. A prospective conducted investigate four different occasions: one week before (T1), second (T2) fourth (T3) weeks Ramadan, two after end (T4). Food intake, composition (agility, balance explosive leg power) investigated each occasion....

Study Design Single-blinded randomized controlled trial. Purpose To evaluate the effects of a multi-step core stability exercise program in nurses with chronic low back pain (CLBP). Overview Literature CLBP is common disorder among nurses. Considering that patient-handling activities predispose to CLBP, exercises suggested for managing general population may also be helpful However, sufficient evidence not available on whether affects pain, disability, quality life, and diameter lateral...

Objective: Pelvic girdle pain is a common complaint of pregnant women. There are limited data on comparison between the effectiveness stabilizing exercises and lumbopelvic belt treatment these patients. The objective this study was to

Objectives: Fear of pain or re-injury and avoidance attitudes have a great impact on maintenance chronic low back (CLBP) disability. Fear-Avoidance Beliefs Questionnaire (FABQ) is developed to assess these psychosocial factors. The aim

Data on the incidence, nature, severity and cause of match football injuries sustained dirt field are scarce. The objectives this study was to compare artificial turf by amateur male players.A prospective two-cohort design employed. Participants were 252 players (mean age 27 years, range 18-43) in 14 teams who participated a local championship carried 216 28 17-40) 12 same zone city. Injury definitions recording procedures compliant with international consensus statement for epidemiological...

PROBLEM: Individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) have at least as many comorbidities individuals typical development may show, but sometimes different presentations. METHODS: The study used a school‐based health survey related to children diagnosed ASD in Tehran determine the possibility of comorbid conditions. Ninety‐one and adolescents between ages 6 14 years were included study, all from five schools districts city, using stratified random sampling. All subjects had received...

Despite the acknowledged impact of imagery on performance, ecologically sound studies investigating and its effects performance subcomponents in real games are surprisingly limited. The aim this study was to investigate training passing improvement elite soccer players.Sixty nine players taking part national championship leagues four age categories including U16, U19, U21 over 21 were randomly assigned control groups. Interventional group participants completed an 8 week video-aided,...

OBJECTIVES: To compare the thickness of lateral abdominal muscles and Cross Sectional Area (CSA) lumbar Multifidus Spinae (LM) competitive off-road cyclists with without Low Back Pain (LBP). We also aimed to maximum isometric back strength endurance, as well fl exibility lower in LBP controls. METHODS: The Transversus Abdominis (TrA), Internal Oblique (IO) External (EO) along CSA LM 14 professional 24 controls were measured by ultrasound (US) hook-lying position on examination table, mounted...

Objectives To evaluate the effect of lumbopelvic belts on thickness lateral abdominal muscles and cross‐sectional area (CSA) lumbar multifidus (LM) muscles. Design A single‐blinded randomized controlled trial. Setting An academic tertiary care referral spine sports medicine center. Participants Sixty healthy volunteers with no history low back pain in previous year. Methods The subjects were allocated into belt control groups. Lumbar given to group, they asked use during study period except...