Karima A Hassan

Cairo University | CU · Department of Physical Therapy for Orthopedics

Patellofemoral pain is among the most frequent types of knee problems in physically active people. Several disorders, such as patellofemoral pain and iliotibial band syndrome, have been related to restricted ankle dorsiflexion. The purpose of study was to examine the effect of knee position on ankle dorsiflexion range of motion in weight-bearing an...

Abstract: Purpose: To investigate the impact of core stability exercises on shoulder pain, muscle strength, and function in the non-athletic population with SIS. Methods: Thirty individuals with SIS were enrolled and randomly allocated to either a control group to obtain traditional physical therapy or an experimental group to receive traditiona...

Objectives This review and meta-analysis evaluated the impact of diagnostic criteria and clinical phenotypes on quantitative sensory testing (QST) outcomes in patients with complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). Methods Eight databases were searched based on a previously published protocol. Forty studies comparing QST outcomes between CRPS-I versu...

Background. Myofascial pelvic pain (MFPP) is characterized by the presence of tender myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) in the muscles and fascia of the pelvic floor. Pelvic floor manual therapy is frequently suggested as the first line of treatment for MFPP. Main body of the abstract. The existing literature affirms the beneficial outcomes of manua...

Background: Low back pain (LBP) with clinical lumbar instability (CLI) is considered a subgroup of back pain. Poor core stability function and/or lack of motor controls are thought to play a role in inappropriate inter-segmental movements and pain. There is no study investigating the changes in the lumbar multifidus muscle (LMM) morphology and mot...

Introduction This study was conducted to compare the prevalence of trunk rotation in selected urban and countryside areas in Egypt. Methods Overall, 840 male students aged 10–15 years were divided into 2 equal groups: group A, representing urban schools, and group B, representing countryside schools. Both groups were first screened with the Adams...

Background Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) is a chronic condition following inciting events such as fractures or surgeries with sensorimotor and autonomic manifestations and poor prognosis. This review aimed to provide conclusive evidence about the sensory phenotype of CRPS based on quantitative sensory testing (QST) to understand the underly...

Computer-aided design software measuring knee position sense: A valid and reliable method in subjects with Patellofemoral pain. Abstract: Purpose: : to evaluate the reliability and validity of computer-aided design (Autocad) software in assessing knee position sense in participants with (PFP) against an isokinetic-dynamometer (IKD) procedure.. Meth...

Background: Ankle range of motion abnormalities have been often linked with alteration in knee kinematics leading to the development of patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Literature exploring the relationship between ankle dorsiflexion range of motion (DF ROM) and knee kinematics during functional tasks is scanty. This study aims to assess the r...

Background: The sacroiliac joint (SIJ) has been long considered an important source of low back pain because its prevalence varies from 10% to 30% with axial low back pain. Several manual techniques were used in SIJ dysfunction (SIJD) treatment as manipulation, muscle energy technique (MET), strain-counterstrain (SCS), and mobilization. However, th...

Background: There is a wide variation of the prevalence of patellofemoral pain (PFP), there is limited studies concerning the prevalence of PFPS in Arabic population and specifically medical students in the universities. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of PFP in the medical students of Cairo University (aged 18–25 y...

Background: There is a wide variation of the prevalence of patellofemoral pain (PFP), there is limited studies concerning the prevalence of PFPS in Arabic population and specifically medical students in the universities. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of PFP in the medical students of Cairo University (aged 18–25 y...

Objective: A lot of tools can be used in measuring Range of motion; the most accurate tool is the objective and computerized one. Kinovea is video-based computerized software obtains joint range of motion values using a virtual goniometer. The intra-and inter-rater reliabilities of this software were investigated for assessment range of motion of t...

The purpose of this study was to determine normal and abnormal patterns of activation of gluteus maximus (GM), hamstring (HAM), contralateral erector spinae (CES), and ipsilateral erector spinae (IES) muscles during a prone hip extension test in healthy or asymptomatic subjects and those with non-specific chronic low back pain through a systematic...

Introduction Tensioning neural mobilization (NM) is accomplished through increasing the distance between nerve bed ends via elongation. NM techniques have different biomechanical effects on the nervous system. Evidence for their use in treating certain upper-quarter conditions like cervicobrachial pain is limited. The study was to determine tension...

Background. Although stretching may play a role in treatment of muscle strain, its signi􀀷icance is still con􀀷licting and previous studies show a low level of evidence. Objective. To 􀀷ind the latest evidence regarding the effectiveness of stretching as a treatment to patients with grade I&II muscle strain. Methods. A comprehensive electronic databas...

Background. Although foot orthosis may play a role in treatment of patellofemoral pain syndrome, its significance is still conflicting and previous studies show a low level of evidence. Objective. To find the latest evidence regarding the effectiveness of foot orthosis (FO) on adult patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Methods. A comp...

Purpose of Review Forward head posture (FHP) is the most common cervical postural fault in the sagittal plane that is found with different severity levels in almost all populations. Despite claims that FHP may be related to neck pain, this relation seems to be controversial. Thus, our purpose is to determine whether FHP differs between asymptomatic...

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome is a common, painful musculoskeletal condition that affects physically active young adults and adolescents. During assessment of joint position sense, the different positions of the knee may affect the internal structures of the knee differently. Therefore, examining the differences in the two positions betw...

Background: Cervicogenic Headache (CGH) is a common condition causing significant disability. Patients with CGH had less strength and endurance of Deep Neck Flexors (DNF). Aim of Study: The purpose of this study was to investigate the efficacy of (DNF) strength exercise using Pressure Bio-feedback Unit (PBU) for CGH patients. Material and Methods:...

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common orthopedic complaint frequently seen in physiotherapy practice. Most of these patients can be successfully treated once the contributing factors are accurately identified. Malalignment of the lower extremity particularly the excessive quadriceps angle (Q-angle) and femoral anteversion angl...

BACKGROUND: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common musculoskeletal pain condition, especially in females. Decreased hip muscle strength has been implicated as a contributing factor. Isolated open kinetic chain hip abductors and lateral rotators exercises were added by many authors to the rehabilitation program. However, Closed Kinetic Chai...