Iranian Rehabilitation Journal 

About: Iranian Rehabilitation Journal is an academic journal published by Negah Institute for Scientific Communication. The journal publishes majorly in the area(s): Psychology & Rehabilitation. It has an ISSN identifier of 1735-3602. Over the lifetime, 633 publications have been published receiving 1994 citations. The journal is also known as: IRJ & IJR.

Social participation and mental health among older adults in iran

Abstract: Objectives: Social participation is linked to healthy aging and the maintenance of functional independence in older individuals. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between social participation and orderly’s mental health . Method: Totally 380 people, aged over 60 residing in city of Hamadan were participated in the study. The participants completed a researcher-tailored inventory assessing their social participation and a GHQ28 questionnaire assessing their mental health. Required social and demographic data was also gathered. Results: Findings showed that the elderly, relatively, enjoyed good level of mental health. In general, mental health was significantly associated with social participation. However, when looking at subscales, only somatic and social performance had a significant positive relationship with social participation . Discussion: Social participation can be of effective factors on which policy makers and therapists can plan to improve the mental health of aged people .

Hypertonicity in Children with Cerebral Palsy: a New Perspective

Abstract: Objectives: Hypertonicity is a major problem in children with cerebral palsy that has not been explained effectively to address clinical decision making Therefore, this article aims to provide a theoretical framework about hypertonicity for clinicians, rehabilitation and medical practitioners to be used in their practice Methods: Literature was reviewed to examine the new perspectives towards the hypertonicity and its signs and symptoms Then, these symptoms were scrutinized to identify various aspects of the phenomena Results: The results of this review revealed various components of hypertonicity, including neural and biomechanical Neural component was also classified into positive and negative symptoms These components altogether influence gross and fine motor function and consequently disturb children in their daily activities Conclusion: Using term “spasticity” is not definitively enough to explain various aspects of the affected persons Therefore, the term “hypertonicity” appears to be much appropriate to be used by professions in their daily practices Furthermore, to have a very effective intervention, practitioners should consider all various signs and symptoms of hypertonicity that are explained in this review

Initial effect of taping technique on wrist extension and grip strength and pain of Individuals with lateral epicondylitis

Abstract: Objectives: Aim of this study is to investigate the initial effect of taping technique on wrist extension and grip strength and pain of Individuals with tennis elbow. Materials and Methods: fifteen patients (10 men and 5 women with 42.53 years) on their dominant arm participated in this study. Outcome measures were wrist extension and grip strength and pain taken before and immediately after application of tape. The unaffected arm served as a control. Used of hand-held dynamometer and jammar dynamometer for evaluated of wrist extension and grip strength. Also, visual analog scale (VAS) used for evaluated of pain Results: Among the variables, significant differences were found in wrist extension strength between effected and unaffected arm (P=0.006). Also, changes in grip strength shows statically significant improve in effect arm than unaffected arm (P=0.001). Changes in pain in impaired arm were positive. Conclusion: Taping technique, as applied in this study demonstrated an impressive effect on wrist extension and grip strength and pain in individuals with tennis elbow. Therefore, it is recommended that this method may be useful in the management of this condition during exercise and functional rehabilitation.

Post Stroke life in Iranian people: used and recommended strategies

Abstract: Objectives: Stroke survivors develop their own strategies to combat disabilities, developing strategies to maintain or reestablish a sense of continuity after the disruptive life event that stroke represents, using strategies to foster hope during the process of adjusting to life after stroke and drawing on spiritual practices. The aim of this study is to identify the used and recommended strategies of life after stroke among Iranian people. Method: A grounded theory approach was recruited using semi-structured interviews with 10 stroke survivors, 12 family caregivers and 6 formal care givers. Results: Five main concepts emerged describing as the used and recommended strategies of the participants including, improving functional performance, re-learning life skills and educational support, accessing to rehabilitative services, socio-economical support and well-suited coping strategies.

Patient Safety Climate and Its Affecting Factors Among Rehabilitation Health Care Staff of Hospitals and Rehabilitation Centers in Iran-Tehran

Abstract: Article info: Received: 17 Oct 2018 Accepted: 28 Jan 2019 Available Online: 01 Mar 2019