Showing 47 results for Pain
Shahnaz Shahrjerdi,
Volume 24, Issue 4 (9-2021)
Abstract
Background and Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and associated factors of musculoskeletal pain in undergraduate students of Engineering and Humanities Faculties of Arak University in 1397-98.
Methods & Materials: This cross-sectional study of 464 students (humanities, 169 and engineering, 295 people) with mean age (20.56+1.51 years), Body Mass Index (22.29±3.35 kg/m2)). Was done at the undergraduate level of Arak University in the 2018-2019 years. Nordic questionnaire to assess musculoskeletal pain during the last 7 days, 12 months as well as functional disorders during the last 12 months in the neck, shoulders, wrists and hands, back, lower back, pelvis, thighs, legs and ankles were examined.
Ethical Considerations: This study was approved by the Ethics Committee of Research Projects of Hamadan University (Code: IR.BASU.REC.1398.013).
Results: The highest prevalence of musculoskeletal pain was in the spine (63.4%) which is in the back (27.6%), neck (23.5%) and then shoulders (21.8%), respectively. In software and chemical engineering, neck, shoulder, wrist, and hand pain were most common due to computer work and study time per day. Back and lower back pain were very common in psychology and Quranic sciences due to inactivity and increasing Waist-Hip ratio.
Conclusion: Musculoskeletal pain is one of the most serious problems in some fields of study in colleges, which can be found to reduce the complications by finding the causative factors and educating students.
Masoud Golpayegani, Zahra Fayazi, Yasin Hosseini,
Volume 24, Issue 5 (11-2021)
Abstract
Background and Aim: Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome is one of the most common musculoskeletal problems in the elderly that Can affect their daily activity. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of a period strengthening core stabilization exercise with the Knee strengthening exercises on improving pain in female athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome.
Methods & Materials: In this study, 20 female athletes with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome participated. They were accidentally divided into two groups: strengthening core stabilization exercise (10 people( and strengthening knee exercise (10 people). A visual analog scale measured patients’ pain before and after eight weeks of practice interventions. Paired t-test and independent t-test were used at the significant level of (P<0.05) to analyze the results.
Ethical Considerations: This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Bu Ali Sina University Hamedan (Code: IR.BASU.REC.1398.032).
Results: The results showed that the pain level in both groups decreased significantly after strengthening core stabilization exercises (P=0.006) and the Knee strengthening exercises (P=0.000). Although intergroup comparison did not show a significant difference in the results (P̀=0.064), the calculation of the effect showed a more significant effect of strengthening knee exercise [ES=1.8) on the improvement of pain compared to the strengthening core stabilization group (ES=0.7).
Conclusion: The results showed that knee strengthening and core stabilization exercises reduced the pain. But due to the higher effectiveness of knee strengthening exercises in improving pain, it is recommended to use this protocol to reduce the pain of these patients.
Naghmeh Shokoohi Nejad, Mohammad Reza Bayat, Firoozeh Zanganeh Motlagh,
Volume 25, Issue 1 (3-2022)
Abstract
Background and Aim Fibromyalgia syndrome is a chronic disease that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain. It primarily affects women and negatively impacts many aspects of a person’s psychological and social life. This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and compassion therapy on automatic negative thoughts, psychological symptoms, pain intensity, and quality of life in patients with fibromyalgia syndrome.
Methods & Materials This research is a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with two experimental and one control group. The statistical study population consisted of all individuals with fibromyalgia syndrome referred to Mehregan Pain Clinic in Mirdamad (District 3), Seyed Khandan Clinic (District 4), and Taleghani Hospital Pain Clinic (District 1) in Tehran City, Iran. Of them, 30 patients were randomly selected and divided into three groups of experimental 1, experimental 2, and control; each group will include 10 people. The instruments used in this study included the World Health Organization quality of life questionnaire (WHOQOL BREF), pain intensity questionnaire (PIS), psychological symptoms questionnaire (Anxiety, Stress and Depression [DASS]), and automatic negative thoughts (QNS).
Ethical Considerations This study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Arak Branch, Islamic Azad University (Code: IR.IAU.ARAK.REC.1400.005).
Results The analysis of covariance showed the effectiveness of both cognitive therapies based on mindfulness and compassion therapy on four variables of pain intensity, psychological symptoms, automatic negative thoughts, and quality of life (P<0.05). Comparing the two intervention methods showed that both therapies had almost the same effect on pain intensity, psychological symptoms, and automatic negative thoughts (P<0.05) but the effectiveness of mindfulness intervention on the quality of life was significantly higher than compassion intervention (P<0.05).
Conclusion The results indicate that cognitive therapy based on mindfulness and compassion therapy are suitable for people with fibromyalgia under appropriate treatment.
Neda Kafi, Amene Barjaste Yazdi, Rambod Khajei, Mohammadreza Hoseinabadi,
Volume 26, Issue 2 (7-2023)
Abstract
Introduction: The purpose of this research was to investigate the effect of a period of resistance training and melatonin consumption on sex hormone levels, pain intensity, and sleep quality in girls with primary dysmenorrhea.
Methods: For this purpose, 60 girls with moderate primary dysmenorrhea disorder (score 4-7) were randomly placed in 4 groups: resistance training + melatonin, resistance training + placebo, melatonin supplement group, and control group. Pain intensity, and sleep quality were assessed by the McGill questionnaire, and the Pittsburgh questionnaire respectively. 10 mg of melatonin was taken daily in two 5 mg capsules and the placebo group received the same amount of carbohydrates in the same capsule. Weight training, three days a week for eight weeks. This circuit exercise training was in 9 stations and with a maximum of 10-12 repetitions at 30-65% of a maximum repetition in each station. Each set and repetition was separated by 2-3 minutes and 90 seconds of rest, respectively. The blood sample was taken in the morning, fasting and 5 cc from the brachial vein from the left hand while sitting in the sitting position, and was taken by special kits. Data were analyzed by ANOVA with repeated measures and Bonferroni post hoc test at level P<0.05. All experimental procedures were approved by the Ethics committee of the Sport Sciences Research Institute of Iran (Code: ID IR.IAU.NEYSHABUR.REC.1401.008), Clinical Trial (Code: ID IRCT20230703058653N1) from the Iran Clinical Registration Center and were conducted under the Declaration of Helsinki.
Results: A significant increase in Estrogen (P<0.001) and progesterone (P<0.001) levels in the exercise + supplement group compared to all groups, and in the exercise + placebo group and the supplement group compared to the placebo group was reported. Also, The decrease in Pain intensity (P<0.001) and sleep quality (A decrease in the sleep score means an increase in the sleep quality in the output of the questionnaire) (P<0.001) in the supplement group compared to all groups and in the exercise + placebo group (P<0.05) and the exercise + supplement group compared to the placebo group showed a significant difference.
Conclusions: It seems that synergy of exercise and melatonin has affected the sex hormones level. Also, the melatonin probably helped to improve the sleep quality and pain intensity of the subjects through the adjustment of sex hormones following dysmenorrhea. Also, exercise probably has an effect on the pain intensity and sleep quality through the release of beta-endorphins and the effects of exercise on the menstrual cycle, although the finding are ambiguous.
Mahla Jaefari, Habibollah Kord, Abbas Tavan,
Volume 27, Issue 2 (5-2024)
Abstract
Introduction: The process of the first pregnancy causes a decrease in resilience and fear of pain, which requires interventions to solve these problems. This study aimed to determine the effectiveness of group therapy spirituality on endurance and pain control in primiparous pregnant women.
Methods: The research method was semi-experimental, pre-test, and post-test with a control group. The statistical population of this study included all pregnant women who gave birth in 2022 in the city of Kerman, 30 people (15 people in the experimental group and 15 people in the control group) were selected by the available sampling method. The data collection tools were the pain disability questionnaires of Mold and the resilience questionnaires of Connor and Davidson. A group spiritual therapy intervention was performed on the experimental group, and the control group did not receive any intervention. Data analysis was done with descriptive tests (mean and standard deviation) and covariance analysis. A P value less than 0.05 was considered significant.
Results: In the resilience variable, the mean and standard deviation of the experimental group in the pre-test was 41.27 ± 7.22 and the post-test 63.18 ± 8.69. In the pain control variable, the mean and standard deviation of the group in the pre-test was 35.73 ± 6.28, and the post-test was 21.40 ± 5.44. The results showed that group therapy spirituality had an effect on endurance and pain control in primiparous pregnant women (P < 0.01).
Conclusions: Based on the findings of the research, group therapy spirituality can be used to increase endurance and control pain in primiparous pregnant women.
Zohreh Mohammadi Kamalabadi, Allahyar Arabmomeni,
Volume 27, Issue 6 (1-2025)
Abstract
Introduction: Exercise and physical activity have always been recommended as a core treatment for knee osteoarthritis. However, it is unclear which types of exercises have the most splendid effect on this condition. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of two methods of water exercise (Traband exercise and NASM exercise) on pain and motor function in women with knee osteoarthritis.
Methods: In this semi-experimental study, with a design pre and post-test and a control group, 45 women with knee osteoarthritis with an average age = 56.5 years and a BMI = 29.04 kg/m2 were purposefully selected and divided into three groups (n = 15); Water Exercise with Theraband, Water Exercise with the NASM Approach and Control randomly. An exercise protocol with Theraband and NASM approach (approved by the Medical College of Georgia for patients with knee osteoarthritis) was performed for eight weeks, three sessions per week, and each session lasted about 60 minutes in the water. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) and physical performance tests of the Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI) were used to estimate the study variables. MANCOVA and post hoc Bonferroni tests were conducted to analyze the data at a significant level (P ≤ 0.05).
Results: The results showed that, similarly, in both experimental groups, the amount of pain and the time of tests TUG, 40MW, and SCT decreased significantly (P≥ 0.05). In addition, in both experimental groups, there was a significant increase in the scores of the 30-S-CS and 6MWT tests (P≥ 0.05).
Conclusions: These results showed the beneficial effects of training in water with the traband and training in water with the NASM approach on pain and motor performance indicators. Therefore, the use of these training methods is recommended as a suitable prevention and treatment method for knee osteoarthritis.
Zohreh Salimi, Hamid Sarlak, Mojtaba Bayani,
Volume 28, Issue 1 (3-2025)
Abstract
Introduction: Pain of anesthesia injection in children is necessary and one of the most painful local anesthetics is palatal infiltration anesthesia. So, the purpose of this study was to compare the effect of needle gauge on pain and anxiety during palatal infiltration anesthesia injection in children 4-8 years.
Methods: This triple-blind cross-over clinical trial study was performed on 60 children 4-8 years candidates for pulpotomy and SSC treatment of both maxillary first molar teeth. Based on the sequence of using 27- and 30-gauge needles, children were treated during 2 sessions. The anxiety level of children during palatal infiltration local anesthesia was measured using pulse rate (PR) and the pain level of patients was measured using SEM and FPR (objective and subjective criteria).
Results: Anxiety during palatal anesthesia injection with gauge 27 was higher than gauge 30 (treatment effect < 0.001). In subjective and objective criteria, the injection pain in the palatal mucosa with a 27-gauge needle was higher than 30-gauge needle (treatment effect < 0.001). There was no significant difference between earlier and later injection of palatal infiltration with different gauges during treatment sessions (P < 0.05) and according to 0.021 for the period effect, it can be said that the period of receiving two needle gauges had an effect on the average heart rate difference.
Conclusions: The pain of injection in the palatal mucosa with a 27-gauge needle is higher than with a 30-gauge needle, and the use of a 30-gauge needle in the palatal injection of children 4-8 years causes less discomfort than a 27-gauge needle.
