Potential Effects of Computer-Based Cognitive Training on Postural Stability and Locomotion in Parkinson's Disease Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: To examine the short-term and long-term effects of computer-based cognitive training on postural stability, locomotion, and cognitive performance in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients.

Methods: Sixty-eight PD participated in this randomized-controlled trial, were randomly allocated into two groups; control group (GA) received a designed physiotherapy program for 60 minutes, and an experimental group (GB) got 30 minutes physiotherapy program as GA, along with 30 minutes of computerized cognitive training. Treatment sessions were three times/week for eight weeks.

Comparison of microcurrent and low level laser therapy on matrix metalloproteinases and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases expressions in surgical wound healing.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the modulation effects of Microcurrent Therapy (MT) and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) on Matrix Metalloproteinases (MMPs) and tissue inhibitors of Metalloproteinases (TIMPs) expressions during healing of surgical wounds using appendectomy wound as a model.

Methods: Ninety patients who recently underwent appendectomy were randomly divided into 3 main groups of equal numbers. All cases in the three groups received ordinary medical therapy.

Effect of Adding Scapulothoracic Stabilization Exercises to Dorsal Scapular Nerve Blockade in Patients with Nerve Entrapment Syndrome: A Single Blinded randomized Controlled Trial.

BackgroundDorsal scapular nerve (DSN) entrapment commonly causes an inconvenient pain in the peri-scapular area and arm.ObjectiveTo assess the efficacy of adding scapulothoracic stabilization exercises (StSE) to DSN blockade on pain intensity, upper extremity disability, DSN conductivity and fatigue severity in people with DSN entrapment.MethodsIn this randomized controlled trial, 60 patients with chronic DSN entrapment, were assigned to control (n = 30) and intervention (n = 30) groups.

Efficacy of virtual reality on balance impairment in ataxic cerebral palsy children: randomized controlled trial.

Background: Children with ataxic cerebral palsy have unsteady movements and poor balance. Many therapeutic interventions are used to improve their upper and lower functioning.

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of virtual reality (VR) on balance impairment in ataxic cerebral palsy children.

Influence of aerobic exercise on inhibitory control of executive functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: This study investigates the influence of aerobic exercise training on inhibitory control of executive functions in children with hemiplegic cerebral palsy.

Design: Single-blind randomized controlled trial.

Setting: Outpatient Physical Therapy Clinic.

The influence of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on shoulder pain and structural abnormalities in stroke patients.

Introduction: Structural abnormalities in the shoulder joint are a common complication post stroke, and the consequent pain and functional limitations become devastating quality of life problems for such patients. Shock wave therapy is a non-invasive method that can enhance the level of perfusion in ischaemic tissues, relieve inflammation, and promote healing. The aim of the study was to examine the efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy (rESWT) on pain and disability levels in stroke patients with shoulder structural abnormalities.

Virtual reality versus Biodex training in adolescents with chronic ankle instability: a randomized controlled trial.

Introduction: Ankle instability is a common injury in athletes, affecting the quality of life, functional limitation, as well as static and dynamic balance. The aim of the study was to compare the efficacy of virtual reality and Biodex balance training in the treatment of ankle instability in adolescent athletes.

Material And Methods: Ninety football players were enrolled in this study after the assessment of their eligibility.