Tag: Nehad A. Abo-zaid

Prevalence of dynamic instability among football players in the UAE: A cross-sectional study

Mouza Lootah, Tamer Shousha, Nehad A. Abo-zaid, Mohamed A. Behiry

Mouza Lootah, Tamer Shousha, Nehad A. Abo-zaid, Mohamed A. Behiry – Prevalence of dynamic instability among football players in the UAE: A cross-sectional study. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(3); 128-133

Abstract
Although dynamic balance is one of the most important components of stability, it is not considered properly during athletic evaluations.
Aim. To investigate the prevalence of dynamic instability among a group of football players in the UAE. In addition, to investigate the possible association between dynamic instability and player position, weight, and body mass index (BMI). Materials and Methods. 142 Emirati football players from different emirates, between the ages of 16-24 years free from any upper or lower limb injuries at least 3 months prior to the study. The participants were assessed for dynamic balance using the overall stability index during single leg stance measured by the Biodex balance system Results. revealed a high prevalence of dynamic instability among football players in the UAE as 73.2% of the participants showed to be unstable. In addition, there was a strong negative correlation observed between field position and single leg stability index (P = 0.002), however, there was no correlation found between dynamic instability and weight (P = 0.106) or BMI (P = 0.212). Conclusions. Study results suggest the prevalence of dynamic instability among UAE football players with a strong negative correlation between dynamic instability and player position with no significant correlation with weight or BMI.
Key words:
Balance, instability, Biodex
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Effect of Aquatic Therapy on Ventilatory Functions in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Nehad A. Abo-zaid, Heba A. Khalifa, Faten Ali, Mohamed Y. Abdelhamid Abdelsamee, Walaa E. Heneidy

Nehad A. Abo-zaid, Heba A. Khalifa, Faten Ali, Mohamed Y. Abdelhamid Abdelsamee, Walaa E. Heneidy – Effect of Aquatic Therapy on Ventilatory Functions in Patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(1); 206-214

Abstract
Objectives. To investigate the effect of aquatic therapy on ventilatory functions, and its impact on functional capabilities in boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). Subjects and Methods. Twenty-four boys with DMD were enrolled in this study, their ages ranged from seven to eleven years. They were randomly assigned into two groups of equal numbers; the land-based group received a designed land-based physical therapy program while the aquatic group received the same program underwater at the pool of the hydrotherapy unit. The treatment was conducted for all boys twice weekly for three successive months. A spirometer was used to measure the ventilatory functions including forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in the first second (FEV1), and FEV1/FVC% ratio. Timed function tests (TFTs) including 10-m walk/run test, climb, or/descend 4 standard-size stairs test and, stand from a supine position test, followed by 6-min. walk test (6MWT) were used to assess the functional capability for both groups, before and after treatment. Results. Post-treatment findings, revealed no statistically significant differences in all variables (P > 0.05) except for FEV1/ FVC% ratio that showed a statistically significant difference (P = 0.0001) in both groups. Conclusion. Aquatic therapy has no statistically significant effect on ventilatory functions and functional capabilities among boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Key words:
Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Ventilatory functions, Aquatic therapy
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Role of Triceps Kinesiology Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb’s Palsy Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Radwa S ElKhatib, Emam H ElNegmy, Gehan M AbdelMaksood, Amina H Salem, Nehad A. Abo-zaid

Radwa S ElKhatib, Emam H ElNegmy, Gehan M AbdelMaksood, Amina H Salem, Nehad A. Abo-zaid – Role of Triceps Kinesiology Taping on Elbow Flexion Tightness in Extended Erb’s Palsy Infants: A Randomized Controlled Trial . Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(5); 166-173

Abstract
Objective. To investigate the effect of kinesiotaping in preventing elbow flexion tightness in infants with extended erb’s palsy.
Method. Thirty-two infants from both genders, aged 3-6 months, and diagnosed with extended Erb’s palsy, were aimlessly allocated into two groups equally. Group (i) received a constructed program of physical therapy triweekly for three months, while group (ii) received equal therapy in addition to Triceps kinesiotaping. Assessment of muscle power was performed using the Toronto Active Motion Scale and assessment of the elbow extension range of motion was performed using the smartphone goniometer “G-Pro” application, which was conducted prior to and after the treatment program for both groups.
Results. Group (i) showed significant difference in elbow extension range of motion when comparing the affected side with the non-affected side, after the treatment, exposing that elbow flexion tightness unfortunately had occurred, while there was non-significant difference in group (ii). Significant improvements of elbow extensors’ and flexors’ muscle strength were verified post-treatment within groups, while comparing between-groups revealed significant improvement (p < 0.05), in favor of group (ii).
Conclusion. Kinesiotaping of the Triceps muscles is an effective modality for boosting muscle power, supporting function and preventing the occurrence of elbow flexion tightness in affected infants.
Key words:
kinesiology taping, infants, kinesiotaping in preventing elbow flexion
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