The Effect of Listening to Auditory Content using Headphones on Static and Dynamic Balance among Young Females Aged 18-25 Years.

The purpose of this study is to explore how headphones influence balance performance among young females. Given the increasing popularity of headphones among young people, this study aims to investigate their impact on balance, an area that has not been extensively studied. A convenient sample of 30 females between the ages of 18 and 25 years was included in this comparative study.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validation of the Arabic version of the Motor Activity Log (MAL-30) Scale in patients with stroke in Saudi Arabia.

Purpose: The motor activity log (MAL-30) is a patient-reported outcome measure that assesses the use of the affected upper limb in daily activities after stroke. It includes two subscales: Amount of Use (AOU) and Quality of Movement (QOM). It has not been translated nor validated for Arabic-speaking patients with stroke.

Barriers and Facilitators of Physical Therapy Homecare Services for Patients with Stroke in Saudi Arabia.

BackgroundExtensive rehabilitation following a stroke is crucial. It could be provided as home health care (HHC) and is critical in aiding patients' recovery at home and promoting independence. Home-based rehabilitation has proven effective for patients with stroke and enhances their quality of life.

Physical activities, sedentary behavior, sleep quality, and quality of life among female medical versus nonmedical college students: A cross-sectional study.

Despite the numerous health benefits of physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior (SB) and physical inactivity remain major public health concerns. A lack of PA increases the chance of developing some noncommunicable diseases that are on the rise worldwide. Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the level of PA, SB, sleep quality (SQ), and quality of life (QOL) among Saudi female college students.

Physical activity and sedentary behavior among ambulatory children with cerebral palsy using accelerometer: a cross-sectional study.

Background And Objective: Physical activity (PA) is paramount for childhood development and growth. However, children diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy (CP) were often considered sedentary, and their physical inactivity was associated with adverse health conditions and complications. Therefore, this study aimed to objectively describe and compare the PA levels and SB levels of children with and without CP of the same age group.

Effect of robotic-assisted gait training program on spatiotemporal gait parameters for ambulatory children with cerebral palsy: A randomized control trial.

Background: Gait training programs are commonly used to improve gait in children with cerebral palsy (CP).

Objective: To compared the effects of robotic-gait assistant training (RAGT) and conventional body weight support treadmill training (CBWSTT) on gait parameters among ambulatory children with CP.

Methods: The study is a randomized controlled trial of 36 children (17 in the RAGT group and 19 in the CBWSTT group) aged 5 to 14.

Assessing the Acceptability of a Preschool-Based Multi-Component Physical Activity Intervention Entitled "I'm an Active Hero" (IAAH): Process Evaluation of a Feasibility Trial.

Background: Interventions within preschool settings have gained prominence due to the need to increase physical activity (PA) in early childhood. We first developed a 10-week preschool-based behaviour change intervention, guided by the UK Medical Research Council's framework for complex interventions. We then conducted a cluster feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) among young children.

Pre-school-based behaviour change intervention to increase physical activity levels amongst young children: a feasibility cluster randomised controlled trial.

Background: A significant rise in childhood obesity worldwide over the past three decades highlights the urgent need for early interventions, especially in preschools as key settings for child development. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and fidelity of a randomised controlled trial of "I'm an Active Hero" (IAAH), a theory- and evidence-based multi-component behaviour change intervention targeting physical activity and sedentary behaviour amongst preschool-aged children.

Methods: Two preschools in Taif city, Saudi Arabia were randomly assigned to either the intervention ( = 3 classrooms) or the usual curriculum control group ( = 3 classrooms).

Walking capacity and its association with quality of life among children with down syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

Background: Walking ability, which has been connected to better health and independence, is one of the daily activities that is negatively impacted by Down syndrome. Thus, the objective of this study was to examine the walking capacity and its association with the quality of life of children who have Down syndrome compared to those who do not have Down syndrome in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: For this cross-sectional study, we recruited 68 Arabic-speaking children aged 6 to 12 using a convenience sampling method from August to November 2021.

Current Physical Therapy Practice in the Intensive Care Unit in Saudi Arabia: A Multicentre Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: Early mobilisation of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with positive health benefits. Research literature lacks insight into the current status of ICU physical therapy (PT) practice in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Aim: To determine the current standard of ICU PT practice, attitude, and barriers.

Associations among Body Mass Index, sedentary behavior, physical activity, and academic performance in schoolchildren.

Background: Physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are common among middle and high school grade children. This study aimed to determine the relationship among Body Mass Index (BMI), sedentary behavior, physical activity (PA), and overall academic performance of students.

Methods: This is a cross sectional study; 357 students of mean age 12.

Cross-Cultural Variation in BMI, Sedentary Behavior, and Physical Activity in International School Girls Residing in Saudi Arabia.

Background: The current study was done to assess the cross-cultural difference in physical activity and sedentary behavior among girls from culturally, environmentally, and geographically diverse countries residing in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: This was a comparative cross-sectional study conducted among expatriate girls (N = 275), aged 9-16 years. Participants were from India (n = 65), Pakistan (n = 88), Egypt (n = 50), Sudan (n = 49), and other nationals (n = 23).

The Arabic version of the ABILOCO-Kids scale is valid and reliable in children with cerebral palsy.

The ABILOCO-Kids is a parent-reported outcome measure that quantifies locomotion ability and has been reported to have satisfactory measurement properties. An Arabic version of the scale is needed for Arabic-speaking population.: To cross-culturally adapt the ABILOCO-Kids into Arabic and to examine its measurement properties in children with cerebral palsy.

Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties of the Arabic version of the ABILHAND-Kids scale.

To cross-culturally adapt the ABILHAND-Kids into Arabic and to examine its measurement properties in children with cerebral palsy. The Cross-cultural adaption of the ABILHAND-Kids into Arabic language included forward translation, backward translation, expert committee followed by preliminary testing. Structural validity using Rasch analysis, internal consistency, test-retest reliability, measurement error, and construct validity of the Arabic ABILHAND-Kids were examined in children with cerebral palsy ( = 154; 54% male, mean age 7.

Efficacy of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation combined with therapeutic exercise on hand function in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Purpose: Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a nonpharmacological method used to reduce spasticity. It was also assumed that TENS reduces pain and therefore improves limb function. Most of the previous studies about the effect of TENS were done in the lower limb and in stroke patients.

Pedometer-determined physical activity levels of healthy children and children with Down's syndrome.

Purpose: Children with Down's syndrome (DS) are considered sedentary and less engaged in recommended physical activity (PA) levels. This study compared the PA levels between children with DS and healthy children in Saudi Arabia.

Methods: The study included 85 children divided into two groups.

Instruction prioritization in task-based balance training for individuals with idiopathic Parkinson's disease.

The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of prioritization of instruction in balance training for individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Thirty-six participants were evaluated before and after the training using the Berg Balance Scale, Dynamic Gait Index, and Geriatric Depression Scale. Results show that dual task training with variable priority instruction is as effective as single task training in improving the balance performance of individuals with idiopathic PD.

Effect of complete decongestive therapy and home program on health- related quality of life in post mastectomy lymphedema patients.

Background: Secondary lymphedema is common in women treated for breast cancer. It may be a result of surgery or radiotherapy. Edema commonly affects the arm, leading to discomfort, reduced arm movements, pain and diminished quality of life.

Short-term sensorimotor-based intervention for handwriting performance in elementary school children.

Background: Handwriting problems in childhood can have lifelong repercussions, affecting learning and career. Sensorimotor intervention therefore helps to alleviate these problems.

Methods: Thirty-one students (16 boys, 15 girls) underwent Minnesota Handwriting Assessment (MHA) to assess legibility, form, alignment, size, and spacing (the primary variables in this subject) as well as rate.

Impact of brisk walking and aerobics in overweight women.

[Purpose] Lack of physical activity and an uncontrolled diet cause excessive weight gain, which leads to obesity and other metabolic disorders. Studies have indicated that brisk walking and aerobics are the best methods for controlling and reducing weight and body mass composition. [Subjects and Methods] In this study, 45 overweight women were enrolled and divided into 3 groups.

Effect of complete decongestive therapy and a home program for patients with post mastectomy lymphedema.

[Purpose] Post mastectomy lymphedema is common among breast cancer survivors. It leads to physical discomfort and functional impairment. Rehabilitation forms the mainstay of treatment and is multidisciplinary.

Association of postural balance and isometric muscle strength in early- and middle-school-age boys.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the isometric muscle strength (IMS) and dynamic balance in early- and middle-school-age boys and to assess the strength of association between the dynamic balance scores and 6 different IMS indexes.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of a convenience sample of 94 boys who were 6 to 10 years of age and classified into an early school age (6-8 years) group (n = 50) and a middle school age (8-10 years) group (n = 44). Balance was tested using a Biodex Balance System.

Effectiveness of foot wedge and carrying weighted bag on loading the paretic lower limb in children with hemiparetic cerebral palsy.

Aims: To investigate the effect of foot wedge and carrying weighted bag on loading the paretic lower limb in children with hemiparetic CP.

Design: Cross-sectional study.

Participants: A convenient sample of 18 ambulant children with spastic hemiparetic CP was evaluated.

Plantarflexor muscle and spatiotemporal gait characteristics of children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: an observational study.

Objective: The study investigated associations between the active and passive mechanical properties of the calf muscle in children with cerebral palsy and the spatiotemporal features of their gait on both level ground and over stairs.

Methods: 26 children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy (age 4 - 10 years) walked barefoot across a level ten metre pathway and a staircase. Walking speed, stride length and cadence were calculated and spasticity, maximum isometric strength, stiffness and hysteresis of the affected side calf muscle measured.