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Immediate Effects of Kinesio and Dynamic Tapes on Postural Stability and Time to Stabilization in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome Ali Yalfani, Shirin Rasouli, Zahra Raeisi Physical Treatments, 2025 Purpose: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common condition characterized by pain in the front of the knee. Patellar taping can be an effective intervention for reducing painful symptoms. Methods: A total of 39 women with PFPS (aged 20-30 years) participated in this randomized crossover trial. The CoP oscillations during the single-leg stance test and TTS after descending the step were evaluated and recorded on three separate days under the following conditions: without tape (WT or control), with DT and with KT. This was done using a foot pressure measurement system. The data were analyzed using repeated measures analysis of variance with a significance level of P≤0.05. Results: Comparing three different conditions demonstrated that the CoP sway, including the mediolateral and anteroposterior oscillations, sway area, path length, and average velocity of oscillations significantly decreased in the eyes-open and eyes-closed states during the DT condition as compared to the WT (P<0.05). Furthermore, the TTS significantly decreased in the DT condition compared to the WT (P<0.001) and KT (P=0.007) conditions. KT reduced CoP variables only in the EsC condition (P<0.05). Conclusion: DT was more effective than KT and this intervention enhances postural control in women with PFPS. Given its positive effects, it is recommended that future research investigate the long-term impact of utilizing this intervention.
Effectiveness of combining a proximal strengthening exercise program and foot orthosis on pain and performance among women with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a pronated foot: study protocol for a randomized clinical trial Mansoureh Barati Ashtiani, Hassan Daneshmandi, Zahra Raeisi Trials, 2025 BACKGROUNDS: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is one of the most frequent musculoskeletal disorders. Flatfoot and weakness of the hip and core muscles have been introduced as distal and proximal factors associated with this syndrome, respectively. The aim of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a combination of a proximal strengthening exercise (PSE) program and a foot orthosis (PSEFO) on pain and function in women with PFPS and a pronated foot (PF). METHODS: In this randomized clinical trial (RCT), 117 female patients aged 18-40 years will be recruited through online announcements on cyberspace as well as those installed in rehabilitation and healthcare centers and gyms. Considering the inclusion criteria, the participants will be randomized into three groups of 39 (group I: practicing PSEs and wearing PSEFO; group II: practicing only PSEs; and group III: control group [CG]). Randomization will be conducted using the sequentially numbered, opaque, sealed envelope (SNOSE) technique. The intervention groups (groups I and II) will perform PSEs at gyms for 2 months at the rate of three sessions per week (each session lasting 45-60 min) under the guidance of a trainer. In addition to the PSE, group I participants will receive prefabricated polyurethane FOs with an 8° varus wedge. They will be asked to wear the orthosis for 2 h a day and then slowly increase their wearing time to a full day. The CG participants will follow their routine lives during this study. Pain, as the primary outcome, will be measured by the visual analog scale before and after the 8-week intervention program. Additionally, quality of life, disability, Q angle, performance, and dynamic balance will be evaluated as secondary outcomes using the 36-item Short Form Health Survey, the Kujala score, a goniometer, the step-down test, the unilateral squat test, the anteromedial lunge test, the bilateral squat test, and the Y-balance test, respectively. DISCUSSION: In this RCT, the effectiveness of PSEs focusing on the hip and core muscles, with and without FOs, on pain and performance among women with PFPS and PF will be investigated and compared. TRIAL REGISTRATION: The present study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Rasht, Iran (code: IR.GUILAN.REC.1402.021) and registered on the Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials (IRCT, code: IRCT20230604058380N1) at 28 July 2023.
The effects of combined exercises, short foot exercises, and short foot exercises with isometric hip abduction on navicular drop, static parameters, and postural sway in women with flat foot: A randomized trial Aftab Zarali, Zahra Raeisi, Abolfazl Aminmahalati BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2024 BACKGROUND: Recent research has found that strengthening hip joint stability can considerably affect foot mechanics. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of short foot exercises (SFEs), combined exercises (CEs), and SFEs with isometric hip abduction (IHA) on navicular drop (ND), static parameters (SP), and postural sway in women with flat foot (FF). METHODS: This study recruited 45 women with flexible FF. The participants were divided into three groups: the CEs group, who performed a series of strengthening, stretching, and balancing exercises, the SFEs group, and the SFEs with IHA group. The groups carried out their assigned regimens daily for six weeks. ND, SP, and postural sway (center of pressure (CoP) parameters) were measured using the ND test and pedoscan device. The data was analysed using a repeated-measures ANOVA statistical test (p≤0.05). RESULTS: The results showed that all three groups decreased in ND, surface, and foot rotation in the post-test compared to the pre-test (P < 0.05). No difference was observed in the maximum pressure (P = 0.616) and anteroposterior fluctuations (P = 0.065) of the CEs group. Both SFEs and SFEs with IHA groups showed a reduction in all CoP parameters. When comparing the ND (P = 0.22) and mediolateral sway (P = 0.035) of the SFEs with IHA group, a significant difference was observed compared to the CEs group. Additionally, the SFEs with IHA group had a higher percentage of changes in all variables compared to the other two groups. CONCLUSIONS: SFEs with IHA appear more effective than other training methods in reducing ND and decreasing CoP oscillations and stance parameters. Future studies should investigate the long-term effect of this exercise protocol. TRIAL REGISTRATION: Name of the registry: Iranian Registry of Clinical Trials. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: IRCT20220409054456N. DATE OF REGISTRATION: 28/09/2022. URL OF TRIAL REGISTRY RECORD: https://fa.irct.ir/trial/63065 .
Effects of Comprehensive Physical Exercises Combined With Cognitive Functional Therapy on Women With Low Back Pain Mahsa Asgari, Zahra Raeisi Iranian Rehabilitation Journal, 2024 Objectives: This study examined how women with low back pain (LBP) responded to comprehensive physical exercises (CPEs) combined with cognitive functional therapy (CFT) in terms of pain, disability and postural sway (PS). Methods: A total of 45 women with non-specific chronic LBP (NSCLBP) participated in this quasi-experimental study. The participants were randomly assigned to the CPEs, CPEs combined with CFT and control group (CG) (15 participants per group). The McGill pain questionnaire, Roland-Morris disability questionnaire, and Zebris platform were used to assess pain, disability and PS in anteroposterior (AP) and mediolateral (ML) directions with eyes open and closed. For eight weeks, the participants engaged in both CPEs and CPEs combined with CFT. The CG continued their usual routine. The multivariate analysis of variance statistical test with repeated measures design was used to analyze the data (P<0.05). Results: The results revealed that after eight weeks, the patient’s pain and disability significantly decreased in both intervention groups compared to the CG (P<0.001). The CPEs combined with CFT (P<0.001) and the CPEs group (P<0.001) compared to the CG showed a significant decline in AP sways with eyes open. The AP with EC and ML with eyes open demonstrated a significant reduction in the CPEs group with CFT versus the CPEs and CG (P<0.05). The ML oscillations with eyes closed revealed a significant reduction in the CPEs group compared to the CG (P=0.005). Discussion: The CPEs combined with the CFT group showed better results in postural control ability, especially when the eyes were closed which may be a consequence of CFT. Therefore, it is recommended to use CPEs combined with CFT to reduce pain, disability and PS in women with NSCLBP.
Effects of Sensorimotor Training With Visual Feedback on Knee Joint Alignment in Women With Dynamic Knee Valgus Fatemeh Azizi, Zahra Raeisi, Safoura Ghasemi Physical Treatments, 2024 Purpose: This study aims to investigate the effects of an eight-week sensorimotor training (SMT) program with visual feedback (VF) on knee joint proprioception and alignment in women with dynamic knee valgus (DKV). Methods: In this quasi-experimental study, 30 women with DKV were selected and randomly divided into two groups (intervention and control groups) of 15 participants each. The intervention group underwent an eight-week VF-based SMT program consisting of three sessions lasting 60 minutes each week. Meanwhile, the control group continued with their daily routine during this period. After the training, all participants’ knee joint proprioception and alignment were assessed using the single-leg squat test (SLST) and single-leg landing test (SLLT). The results were analyzed using the analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) in the IBM SPSS Statistics software, version 26, with a significance level of P<0.05. Results: The analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) results indicated a significant improvement in proprioception (P=0.038) and knee alignment (P=0.001) in the intervention group compared to the control group. Conclusion: The study suggests that practicing SMT with VF can enhance knee joint proprioception and alignment in women with DKV.
The effects of virtual reality training on postural sway and physical function performance on older women with chronic low back pain: A double-blind randomized clinical trial Ali Yalfani, Mitra Abedi, Zahra Raeisi, Azadeh Asgarpour Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 2024 BACKGROUND: Chronic low back pain (CLBP) is known as an important debilitating health condition among older women. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of eight-week virtual reality training (VRT) exercises on postural sway and physical function performance (PFP) among older women suffering from CLBP. METHODS: Twenty-seven older women presenting with CLBP were randomized into experimental and control groups. The experimental group was instructed to perform 30-minute VRT exercises three times a week for eight weeks. Plantar pressure variables [sway velocity (SV) and anterior-posterior (AP) and medial-lateral (ML) fluctuations of the center of pressure (CoP)], 30-second chair stand test (30CST), and timed up and go (TUG) test were recorded. RESULTS: The VRT group exhibited significant decreases in SV (p= 0.002), AP (p= 0.008), and ML (p= 0.02) fluctuations. Also, the performance of the VRT group in the 30CST and TUG tests significantly improved after the exercises (P< 0.001). CONCLUSION: According to the results, VRT and the program used in this study should be used to enhance balance and PFP in older women with CLBP who mostly prefer activities that are accessible and feasible in low-risk environments.
Effects of Combined Exercises and Short Foot Exercise With and Without Isometric Hip Abduction In Women With Flatfoot Aftab Zarali, , Zahra Raeisi, and Physical Treatments, 2023 Purpose: This study aims to examine the effect of 6 weeks of combined exercises (CE), short foot exercise (SFE), and SFE with isometric hip abduction (IHA) on dynamic balance (DB), joint position sense (JPS), and strength in women with flexible flatfoot (FF). Methods: A total of 40 women with flexible flatfoot (FF) participated in this semi-experimental study and were randomly assigned to three groups as follows: CE (n=14), SFE (n=13), and IHA (n=13). Six weeks of exercise were split into 3 sessions under supervision and 3 sessions at home were completed by the participants. The Y balance test, goniometer, and dynamometer were used to assess DB, JPS, and strength before and after the exercises, respectively. The mixed-model repeated-measures multivariate analysis of variance statistical test was used to analyze the data with a significance level of 0.05. Results: The results revealed that after performing the exercises, there was a significant difference in the DB in the SFE group in two posteromedial and posterolateral directions; meanwhile, in the IHA group this difference was in three directions, while in the CE group, it was in the posterolateral direction (P<0.05). After the exercises, no significant difference was observed in either group’s JPS or plantar flexors and dorsal flexors strength (P>0.05). Between the groups, there was no difference in any of the other variables (P>0.05). Conclusion: Considering that the DB changes in the IHA group were more than in the other two groups, these exercises are suggested to improve the DB in women with FF.
Bilateral symmetry of vertical time to stabilization in postural sway after double-leg landing in elite athletes with unilateral chronic ankle sprain Ali Yalfani, Zahra Raeisi Journal of Foot and Ankle Research, 2022 Background Lower limb asymmetry among athlete with unilateral chronic ankle instability (CAI) during bilateral landing can be a potential source of ankle sprain reinjury. The aim of study was to investigate the effect of bilateral symmetry of vertical time to stabilization (vTTS) in postural sway after double-leg landing (DLL) in elite athletes with unilateral CAI. Methods Twenty professional players with unilateral CAI and ten healthy controls were assigned to three groups (soccer, basketball, and control groups, n = 10 each). The postural balance during DLL tasks was assessed based on center of pressure (CoP) and vTTS. Multiple analysis of variance was conducted to statistically analyse the CoP and vTTS which followed by Bonferroni’s post hoc test (P < 0.05). Results The vTTS of the injured foot was significantly longer in the soccer and basketball players than in the control players (P = 0.006, p < 0.001 respectively). The intragroup comparison showed a significant difference in the vTTS of CAI and uninjured feet among the basketball players (mean difference = 1.3 s). The basketball group exhibited a worse balance in CoP oscillations results between groups. Conclusions The findings suggested that symmetry between double-leg vTTS values, may be important as much as the sooner vTTS in reduced CoP oscillations and enhanced balance after DLL. Balancing exercises should achieve sooner vTTS in soccer players and symmetry in the double-leg vTTS of basketball players with unilateral CAI while maintaining static balance during dynamic-to-static postural changes to reduce recurrent ankle sprain.
From Creative Origination to Refuge for the Rejected: A Civilizational Algorithm Theory Analysis of the Tenth Section of Jawshan Kabir S MoghadasNian, Z Raeisi 23rd International Conference on Management Research and Humanities in Iran … , 2026 2026 Citations: 4
A KPI-Governed Architecture for Integrated Civilizational Renewal (ICRA): From Theological Convergence to Measurable Unity (MCPI) SAH MoghadasNian, Z Raeisi, F Karami, MN SeyyedAbdolHamed, ... Zahra and Karami, Fatemeh and SeyyedAbdolHamed, MoghadasNian and … , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
Effects of otago and fit-and-fall proof home-based exercises on older adults' balance, quality of life, and fear of falling: a randomized, single-blind clinical trial MY Sharahi, Z Raeisi Sport Sciences for Health 21 (2), 1177-1186 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
Comparing the effects of Kinesio and dynamic tapes on plantar pressure and postural stability in the pre-and post-fatigue phases: The case of men with pes planus H Khorshidi, Z Raeisi, A Yalfani Gait & Posture 119, 48-55 , 2025 2025 Citations: 2
The Effect of Functional Training on Lower and Upper Limb Dynamic Balance and FMS Test Score in Injuryprone Students A Yalfani, B Agha Mohammadi, Z Raeisi Studies in Sport Medicine 17 (43), 71-86 , 2025 2025
Effectiveness of combining a proximal strengthening exercise program and foot orthosis on pain and performance among women with patellofemoral pain syndrome and a pronated foot … MB Ashtiani, H Daneshmandi, Z Raeisi Trials 26 (1), 81 , 2025 2025 Citations: 3
Effect of Exercise Timing on Inflammation and Cognition in Aged Women with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial AA Mohammadpanah, FZ Hemati, Z Heydari, GS Habibi, Z Raisi Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences 19 (2), 1-13 , 2025 2025
Immediate Effects of Kinesio and Dynamic Tapes on Postural Stability and Time to Stabilization in Women With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome. A Yalfani, S Rasouli, Z Raeisi Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal 15 (1) , 2025 2025 Citations: 1
The effects of combined exercises, short foot exercises, and short foot exercises with isometric hip abduction on navicular drop, static parameters, and postural sway in women … A Zarali, Z Raeisi, A Aminmahalati BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation 16 (1), 233 , 2024 2024 Citations: 7
The effect of functional exercises on the dynamic balance of the lower and upper limbs and the FMS test score of students prone to injury A Yalfani, B Agha Mohammadi, Z Raeisi Studies in Sport Medicine, e4452 , 2024 2024
Effects of Comprehensive Physical Exercises Combined With Cognitive Functional Therapy on Women With Low Back Pain M Asgari, Z Raeisi Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 22 (3), 395-404 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
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The Effect Of General Exercise Program Combined With Cognitive Functional Therapy On Pain, Quality Of Life And Muscle Endurance Of Women With Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain M Asgari, Z Raeisi Research in Sport Medicine and Technology 22 (27), 195-218 , 2024 2024
The effects of virtual reality training on postural sway and physical function performance on older women with chronic low back pain: A double-blind randomized clinical trial A Yalfani, M Abedi, Z Raeisi, A Asgarpour Journal of back and musculoskeletal rehabilitation 37 (3), 761-770 , 2024 2024 Citations: 9
و تمرینات آکادمی ملی طب آمریکا همراه با مانور تو کشیدن شکم بر درد و زاویه Egoscue تأثیر تمرینات لوردوز در زنان مبتلا به کمردرد مزمن: پروتکل یک کارآزمایی بالینی تصادفیشده کنترلدار S Najmi, Z Raeisi Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences 23 (1) , 2024 2024
The effect of kinesio tape and dynamic tape on dynamic balance and ankle range of motion following fatigue in patients with pes planus: A Randomized Crossover Trial H Khorshidi, Z Raeisi, A Yalfani Journal for Research in Sport Rehabilitation 11 (22), 121-133 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
The Effect of Fatigue and Ankle Dorsiflexion Restriction on Center of Pressure Parameters in Female Athletes with Dynamic Knee Valgus: A Cross-Sectional Study M Bazgir, Z Raeisi, A Yalfani Journal of Research Sport Rehabilitation 12 (24), 61-74 , 2024 2024
Research Paper Effects of Comprehensive Physical Exercises Combined With Cognitive Functional Therapy on Women With Low Back Pain M Asgari, Z Raeisi 2024
Effects of Sensorimotor Training With Visual Feedback on Knee Joint Alignment in Women With Dynamic Knee Valgus F Azizi, Z Raeisi, S Ghasemi Physical Treatments: Specific Physical Therapy Journal 14 (3), 191-200 , 2024 2024 Citations: 1
The Effect of Egoscue and American National Academy of Sports Medicine Exercises Along with Abdominal Drawing-in Maneuver on Pain and Lordosis Angle in Women with Chronic Low … S Najmi, Z Raeisi Journal of Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences 23 (1), 61-75 , 2024 2024
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The effect of 6 weeks of training on dynamic balance and proprioceptive function of lower extremity chronic ankle sprain with basketball players H Ashoury, Z RAISI, M KHODABAKHSHI Journal for Research in Sport Rehabilitation 4 (7), 55-63 , 2016 2016 Citations: 8
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The effect of different landing states on electromyographic activity of selected muscles Lower limb before and after fatigue in female athletes A Yalfani, Z Raeisi Sports medicine 8 (2), 174-59 , 2016 2016 Citations: 6
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Effects of otago and fit-and-fall proof home-based exercises on older adults' balance, quality of life, and fear of falling: a randomized, single-blind clinical trial MY Sharahi, Z Raeisi Sport Sciences for Health 21 (2), 1177-1186 , 2025 2025 Citations: 5
