Rahmani, Khaled

Department of Epidemiology, School of Health, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Prevalence and causes of musculoskeletal pain among middle school students in Sanandaj, Iran

The prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among students is noticeable. Different studies have reported the prevalence rate above 40%. The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among middle school students in Sanandaj, Iran, and discovering the causes of the pain among them. The study was performed on boy and girl students in secondary schools. 735 students in...

[ 2 ] - The effect of back pack load carriage on respiratory parameters in primary school student

Abstract: Background and Objectives: Most students use backpacks to carry their school supplies. Backpack carriage affects posture, physiological costs and physical performance. Limited literature concerning the effects of backpack load effect on pulmonary capacities of schoolchildren has been reported. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of different backpack weights on pulm...