INTRODUCTION Postural dysfunction is one of the major features of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH). With computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) balance can be assessed objectively. The primary aim of this study was to describe the postural function in iNPH patients pre- and post-operatively in comparison with healthy individuals (HI) using CDP. SUBJECTS AND METHODS Thirty-fiv...

To verify the effectiveness of STU and STS for measures of muscle strength, power and balance, we computed withinsubject standardized mean differences as SMDw = (mean pre-test value mean post-test value)/standard deviation pre-test value, and between-subject standardized mean differences as SMDb = (mean post-test value in intervention group mean post-test value in control group)/pooled variance...

[Purpose] The purpose of this study was to analyze the effects of pectoralis minor stretching and shoulder strengthening with an elastic band on balance and maximal shoulder muscle strength in young adults with rounded shoulder posture. [Subjects and Methods] Nineteen subjects with rounded shoulder posture were randomly divided into 2 groups: a shoulder stabilization exercise group and a stretc...

Objective: Appetite regulation has a great impact on energy homeostasis. This study aimed to compare the response agouti-related protein (AGRP) and neuropeptide Y (NPY) to a single high intensity interval training (HIIT) in obese and underweight men. Materials and Methods: This semi-experimental research conducted on 40 obese and underweight men who were divided into four groups including expe...

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to find "Effect of lower extremity stretching exercises on balance in the geriatric population. METHOD 60 subjects (30 male and 30 female) participated in the study. The subjects underwent 10 weeks of lower limb stretching exercise program. Pre and post 10 weeks stretching exercise program, the subjects were assessed for balance, using si...

Background and Aims Nowadays, Participating in sports activities along with mental fatigue causes musculoskeletal injuries one of the most important factors reducing rate these is having proper recovery. Swedish relaxation massage meditation are some interventions that can possibly affect people’s fatigue. Therefore, purpose this study was immediate effect after on dynamic semi-dynamic balance ...

Introduction: Falls are considered as the major health problem in ageing and the damages caused by falls (such as fractures, disability, heavy costs on government and family, and death) are the major concern of the World Health Organization. So, determination of risk factors and specific ways to prevent falls in the elderlies are of great importance. The aim of this study was to evaluate the ef...

BACKGROUND One of the effects of diabetes mellitus (DM), peripheral neuropathy, affects the sensation in the feet and can increase the chance of falling. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks of Tai Chi (TC) training combined with mental imagery (MI) on improving balance in people with diabetes and an age matched control group. MATERIAL AND METHODS Seventeen health...