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Grip is the main function of the hand. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of forearm kinesiotaping on maximum power grip and endurance among female students. In this study a hand dynamometer and a chronometer were used to evaluate pre and post maximum power grip and endurance in three groups after 24 hours of forearm kinesiotaping. Forty five healthy female students were investigated in three groups: “1-without taping (control group), 2- with upY taping, and 3- down Y taping”. Following the taping a significant increase was found for maximum power grip in group three (61.40±10.25 N, P<0.002). Meanwhile no significant differences were seen for power grip in groups one and two (60.40±8.36 N, P<0.069 and 58.93±12.53 N, P<0.551). Regarding grip endurance, there was no difference was seen in group one (52.36±14.92 Sec, P<0.391. However, in groups two and three a significant increase was seen for grip endurance (58.46±22.62 Sec, P<0.019 and 64.00±28.86 Sec, P<0.002). Post hoc analysis showed no significant differences among groups. The findings of the present study showed that after 24 hours of forearm taping, maximum power and endurance grip increased in healthy females.

The complications associated with spastic cerebral palsy can affect the physical ability and quality of life of individuals suffering from this motor disorder. The aim of this study was to assess the relationship between quality of life and hypertonia in adults with spastic cerebral palsy. In an analytical cross sectional study, 70 subjects with the diagnosis of spastic cerebral palsy from three Ra’ad Rehabilitation Goodwill complexes in Tehran and Karaj cities took part in this study through convenient sampling. The severity of spasticity and contracture of the knee flexors were measured by Modified Tardieu Scale. Also the quality of life was assessed through World Health Organization quality of life-BREF questionnaire. To analyze data, Pearson and spearman correlation coefficient were used. Participants of this study were 42.90% male, 57.10% female with mean age 26.24±5 years. No correlation existed between quality of life with knee flexor muscles spasticity. However, psychological and environmental domains showed low correlations with knee extension range (respectively r=0.26 and r=0.28; P<0.05). The influences of the mechanical component of hypertonia (contracture) on the quality of life are more prominent than neural factors such as spasticity.

Falling down is one of the most common problems that involve old people. It may affect the physical، emotional and social aspects of individual’s health and may cause economical and social problems for individuals and society.

In a cross sectional study، 750 old people with ages of 55 or more، living in the city of Shiraz (409 female، 341 male، mean ages 67/32 year) with a convenience sampling method took part in this study. A questionnaire was designed to gather the information about the history of falling down on past year، its complications and the possible associated factors. Chi square and Mann_ Witeny test and logistic regression method was used to analyze the study data.

the prevalence of falling down was 33/6%. 20. 4% of people had single falling down and 13. 2% of them had recurrent falling down. There were significant correlations between falling down and age (P = 0/016)، sex (P<0/0001)، diabetes (P = 0/008)، vertigo (P<0/0001). However no significant correlation was found between falling down with arthritis، heart disease، nervous system disease، rheumatologic disease، hypertension and use of cane and glass. There were significant correlation between recurrent falling down and sex (P=0. 021)، vertigo (P<0/0001) and osteoporosis (P=0. 024). Also، use of cane (P=0. 023) and arthritis (P=0. 048) were associated with falling down with injury.

According to results of this study، one third of old people over 55 year living in the community experienced falling down within one year. Diabetes and vertigo increased the risk of falling down in elderly population. Planning for controlling these risk factors can reduce the rate of falling down and its associated problems and complications.

Consequences of cerebral palsy in adulthood can affect physical, psychological capabilities and quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life with spasticity and level of motor function in Iranian young adults with spastic cerebral palsy who were community dweller. In an analytical cross sectional study, 77 participants with spastic cerebral palsy (44 women، 33 men) with age range of 20 to 40 years; (mean age 26. 19±5 yr) took part in this study. They were enrolled from three Raad Rehabilitation Goodwill complexes in Tehran and Karaj cities. All subjects were recruited through convenient sampling. Severity of Spasticity for knee flexors was measured with Modified Tardieu Scale. In addition, the level of motor function, and quality of life were assessed respectively through Gross Motor Function Classification System and World Health Organization Quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF). To analyze data, Pearson and spearman correlation coefficient was used. No correlation found between quality of life with knee flexor muscles spasticity and level of motor function (p> 0. 05). Quality of life as a multi dimensional concept has been impacted by many factors such as physical status, environmental issues and culture. Possibly, severity of spasticity and level of function have a less pronounced effect on quality of life in community dwelling adults with cerebral palsy.

Consequences of cerebral palsy can cause significant influences on physical and psychological capabilities of adults with cerebral palsy and affect on their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between quality of life with hypertonia and ambulation status in young adults with spastic cerebral palsy.

In an analytical cross sectional study، 70 participants (40 women، 30 men، age range 20 to 40 years، mean age + SD، 26. 24 ± 5. 07) with spastic cerebral palsy were recruited in this study. They were selected from three Ra’ad Rehabilitation Goodwill Complexes in Tehran and Karaj cities. Quality of life (QOL)، ambulation status، knee extension، and ankle dorsi flexion range of motion were measured by World Health Organization Qualit of life questionnaire (WHOQOL- BREF)، functional ambulation category and manual goniometer، respectively. To analyze the data، Pearson and spearman correlation coefficient، Mann-Whitney U test، Independent sample T test were used.

We found no correlation between ambulation status and ankle dorsi flexion range of motion with quality of life domains. However، psychological and environmental domains showed low correlations with knee extension range of motion (respectively r = 0. 26 and r = 0. 28). Also، no significant difference was found between males and females in QOL domain scores.

Probably knee extension range of motion could affect on psychological and environmental domains in adults with spastic cerebral palsy. Also، impairments and physical limitations seems to have a less pronounced effect on health-related quality of life in adults with cerebral palsy.