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	Zahra Sadat Rezaeian , PhD Assistant Professor Google Scholar Research Gate Orcid Isid Linkedin Pubmed Scopus Phone: +9831-37925042 Email: zrezaeian@yahoo.com Date of birth : 1401-04-18 CV: CV NIH.pdf (214.99 KB) Personal information Research Teaching School : School of Rehabilitation Sciences Department : Department of Physical Therapy Research Center : Musculoskeletal Research Center work address : Musculoskeletal Research Center, Rehabilitation Research Institute and Department of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. P.O.Box: 81745-164 Fax: +9831-36687270 Education : 2006 - 2011: Ph.D.in Physical Therapy, School of Medical Sciences,Tarbiat Modares University Dissertation Title: "Studying & Comparing The Effect of Pulse Ultrasonic Wave &Low Level LASER to Improve the Cartilage Biomechanical Properties & Knee Joint Complex Coefficient of Friction in Rabbit Experimental OA" Accepted graded as Excellent Supervisors: Dr. Giti Torkaman Advisor: Dr. Ali Esteki& Dr. Alireza Sabbaghian 2002 - 2005: M.Sc.in Physical Therapy, School of Medical Sciences,Tarbiat Modares University Thesis Title: "Effect of Ergometric Training on Coagulant Activity of FVIII in Healthy Young Men" Accepted with score 19.95/20 Supervisor: Dr. Giti Torkaman Advisor: Dr. Fatemeh Nad Ali GPA: 19.30/20 1998 -2002: B.Sc.in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Thesis Title: "The Effect of Heel Height on Lumbar Lordosis & Pelvic Inclination Angle in Healthy Young Women" Accepted with 19.75/20 Supervisors: Farahnaz Ghafarnejad(M.Sc.), Maryam Ebrahimian (M.Sc.) GPA:18.77/20 Relevant Work Experience : I am focused on basic and clinical research on osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most disabilitating diseases around the world that imposes considerable social and economic burden. According to my masters’ thesis and my clinical and teaching background, I am also interested in cardiovascular dynamics. To stick into my main research field, I study cardiovascular system changes in the process of joint deterioration in subjects suffering from osteoarthritis. Professional Memberships & Qualification : The Best Oral Presentation: Design and developing four games for rehabilitation of the wrist complex and forearm complex. 5th International Congress of Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities with special focus on therapeutic games, 19 Feb 2020, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Top Reviewer, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS): 2018 and 2019. Grant Award (3000 USD) for State Research’ Week Exhibition, 10 Jan 2018, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. The Best Oral Presentation: Does Modalities Routinely Used in Physical Therapy of Knee Osteoarthritis Improve Joint Structure and Function? An Experimental Basic-Applied Study. 2nd International and 4th National Congress of Wound and Tissue Repair, 25-27 Oct 2017, Tehran, Iran. Acknowledged Faculty Vice Chancellor of Research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2017. The Best Physical Therapist of Isfahan Province, Ave Sina Memorial Festival (Commemoration of Physician's Day), 25 Aug 2016, Isfahan Medical Council, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Magnet Gadget for Safe Shoes. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Safe Shoes. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Dynamic Balance Assessment System. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Reviewer, the Knee, Elsevier: 2016. Top Research Proposal Examiner, First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Top Journal Reviewer (JRRS), First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Top Technology Idea (KAMA Software), First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Acknowledged PhD Thesis in Medical Sciences, Fifteenth Annual Festival for Best Student Thesis, Iranian Students Book Agency, 2012. Young Investigator Award (6000 USD) by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), 2011, to travel and work in Institute of Bone and Joint Research (IBJR): Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, and Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital. Aug 2012-Oct 2012. Sydney. Australia. Supervisor: Pro. David Hunter Mobility scholarship (7500 Euros) by Iran Ministry of Health, to travel and work in Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage Research team, University of Eastern Finland. December 2010-May 2011. Kuopio, Finland. Supervisor: Prof. Jukka Jurvelin Top Student in Physical Therapy Ph.D. TMU, Tehran, 2011. Ranked 1st in Physical Therapy in national examination for graduate admission (Ph.D.), Iran’s ministry of science, research and technology universities, Iran, 2006. Top Student in Physical Therapy M.Sc. TMU, Tehran, 2005. Ranked 4th in Physical Therapy in national examination for graduate admission (Masters’ degree), Iran’s ministry of science, research and technology universities, Iran, 2002. Top Student in Physical Therapy. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Consecutive Years 2001 and 2002. Ranked 410th in the national examination for undergraduate admission, Iran, 1998. Extra Curricular Activities/ Interest(personal url) : Grants & Awards : Knee Osteoarthritis Excellence in Research Nucleus.; 2018 (Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Approved, Grant Number: under process). Ergonomic Screening of Female Employees of City Campus of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Dean, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Approved, Grant Number: under process). The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on pain and function in non-athlete subjects with knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review, M.Sc. Soheila Ganje.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number 298102: Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan and University of Eastern Finland, Prof. Rami Korhonen). Systematic review of the effect of rehabilitation on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin, M.Sc. Tarane Shah Mahmudi.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297122). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, M.Sc.; Mohammad Sedighi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297030). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. Systematic review on the effect of electrical stimulation currents on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain, M.Sc.; Sepide Izadi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297051). Collaboration with University of Seville (Spain): Prof. Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Immediate Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking and Cycle Ergometer Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Pain and Function in Patients with Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 193079).Collaboration with University of Otago (New Zealand): Pro Haxby Abbott. OARSI 2011 Young Investigator Scholarship, Institute of Bone and Joint Research (IBJR), Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. 2012. Research Opportunity for PhD Candidates by Iran’s Ministry of Health, Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage Research Group, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. 2010-2011. Grant form Iran Blood Transfusion Organization for M.Sc. Thesis. 2004. Patents : Presentations & Poster Sessions : Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain and SI Dysfunction Gait Biomechanics of Osteoarthritis Rehabiliation Effects on Gait, Function and Pain In Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabiliation Effects on Gait, Function and Pain In Pattelofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercise Training and Physiology of Exercise in Osteoarthritis and Lowback Pain Research Experience : Nasr Isfahani Z, Moradi Shahr Babak Z, Garousi H, Rezaeian ZS. Design and developing four games for rehabilitation of the wrist complex and forearm complex: action research. J Res Rehabil Sci 2020; 15(6): Article in Press. Haddadi Esfahani N, Dommerholt J, Rezaeian ZS. Core Muscles Endurance in Sedentary Staffs with and without Nonspecific Chronic Low Back: A Cross-sectional Study. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020; [Accepted Manuscript] Shahmahmoodi T, Izadi Laybidy S, Rahimi AR, Bokaee F, Rezaeian ZS. Rehabilitation in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin: Protocol for a Systematic Review. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Dec 16; 10 (4):734-739. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.04.2020.2 Izadi Laybidy S, Shahmahmoodi T, Rahimi AR, Bokaee F, Rezaeian ZS. Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Currents in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: Designing a Systematic Review. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Sep 30; 10(3): 493-498. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2020.19. Mansouri Jamshidi K, Jalali S, Roghani, T, Sarhan G, Azadeh H, Rezaeian ZS. Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping to Improve Dynamic Balance Performance in Middle-Age Healthy Men: Protocol of Randomized Controlled Trial. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Sep 30; 10(3): 430-435. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.02020.11. Ataeian M, Shafizadegan Z, Rahnemai-Azar AA, Irrgang JJ, Rezaeian ZS. Development of Persian version of Knee Outcome Survey for Daily Activities, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020 Aug 15; [Article in Press]. DOI: 10.30476/IJMS.2019.72487. Ganjeh S, Rezaeian ZS, Mostamand J. Low Level Laser Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review. Advances in Therapy, 2020 July 03. DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01415-w. [Article in Press]. Mohamadi S, Ebrahimi I, Salavati M, Dadgooa M, Jafarpishehd AS, Rezaeian ZS. Attentional demands of postural control in chronic ankle instability, copers and healthy controls: A Controlled Cross-sectional Study, Gait and Posture, 2020 April 25; 79(2020): 183-188. DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.03.007. Goosheh M, Shafizadegan Z, Rezaeian ZS, Salamehzadeh F, Baharlouei H. Comparing the immediate effect of Chin Tuck and Turtle exercises on forward head posture: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Polish Annals Med 2019 Sept 17; 26(1):8-13. Haddadi Esfahani N, Dommerholt J, Rezaeian ZS. The Number of Repetitions of the McGill tests to reliably determine core muscle endurance in subjects with and without chronic nonspecific low back pain: a Cross Sectional Study. Med Sci 2019 June 5;23(98):452-461. Ferdowsi F, Rezaeian ZS. Evaluating equilibrium in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Phys Ther Sci 2018 May 8;30(5):726-9. Rezaeian ZS, Smith MM, Skaife TL, Harvey WF, Gross KD, Hunter DJ. Does knee malalignment predict the efficacy of realignment therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis? Int J Rheum Dis 2017 Oct;20(10):1403-1412. Pourmomeny AA, Rezaeian ZS, Soltanmohamadi M. Translation and linguistic validation of the Persian version of the Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms instrument. Int Urogynecol J 2017 Sep;28(9):1329-33. Hojat Panah S, Baharlouie H, Rezaeian ZS, Hawker G. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain Measure for the knee. Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res 2016;21(4):417-23. Mahmoudzadeh A, Rezaeian ZS, Karimi A, Dommerholt J. The effect of dry needling on the radiating pain in subjects with discogenic low‑back pain: A randomized control trial. J Res Med Sci 2016;21(1): 86-95. Shafizadegan Z, Karimi MT, Shafizadegan F, Rezaeian ZS. Evaluation of ground reaction forces in patients with various severities of knee osteoarthritis. J Mechanic Medicine Biol (JMMB) 2015; 16(1). 165003-15. Mäkelä JTA, Rezaeian ZS, Mikkonen S, Madden R, Han S-K, Jurvelin JS, Herzog W, Korhonen RK. Site-dependent changes in structure and function of lapine articular cartilage 4 weeks after anterior cruciate ligament transection. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2014; 22(6):869-78. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2014.04.010. Rezaeian ZS, Torkaman G, Nadali F, Ravanbod R, Pourfathollah AA, Goushe B, Nejatian M, Broumand MA. Effect of physical fitness on coagulant activity in healthy young men. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 2006; 9(11):2032-2039. Rezaeian ZS, Torkaman G, Nadali F, Ravanbod R, Nejatian M, Goushe B, Broumand MA, Pourfathollah AA. Effect of aerobic training on coagulant activity in healthy young men. Physiology and Pharmacology 2006; 10(1):79-85. Research Interests : RESEARCH PROJECT COLLABORATION Smart Unit for Wrist and Hand Rehabilitation, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, Ali Barkatein. 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Electronic Dynamic Balance Test Unit, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Hand-Arm Robotic Rehabilitation Unit, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Development of smart Shoulder-wheel, M.Sc. Maryam Rezayat, Dr. Ali Moallem. 2016. Collaboration with Isfahan University, Faculty of Medical Engineering. Comparing the immediate effect of Chin Tuck and Turtle exercises on forward head posture: a single blind randomized clinical trial, Hamze Baharluei, Meysam Goosheh: 2016 (Isfahan Student Research Committee; Grant Number: 13941218). Collaboration with ISRC. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Questionnaire (ICIQ-LUTS) in Iranian Patients, Abbas Ali Pourmomeni, Hamzeh Baharluei: 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 194011).Collaboration with ICIQ. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (ICIQ-LUTS-QoL) in Iranian Patients, Abbas Ali Pourmomeni, Hamzeh Baharluei: 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 194010).Collaboration with ICIQ. Virtual Reality Training for Rehabilitation of LBP. Seyyed Mehdi Mirbagheri, Ashraf Mahmudzade: 2015. Collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Medico Center and Sharif University of Technology. RESEARCH STUDENTS SUPERVISED: The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on pain and function in non-athlete subjects with knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review, M.Sc. Soheila Ganje.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number 298102: Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan and University of Eastern Finland, Prof. Rami Korhonen). Systematic review on the effect of electrical stimulation currents on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain, M.Sc.; Sepide Izadi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297051). Collaboration with University of Seville (Spain): Prof. Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Systematic review of the effect of rehabilitation on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin, M.Sc. Tarane Shah Mahmudi.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297122). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, M.Sc.; Mohammad Sedighi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297030). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. The Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Spatiotemporal Parameters of the Gait in Patients with Bilateral Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Saeed Mahdi Dust: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396309). Collaboration with Dalhousie University (Canada): Prof. C. Hubley-Kozey. Comparison of core muscles endurance in sedentary occupied staff with and without chronic nonspecific Low Back Pain, M.Sc.; Naeeme Haddadi Esfahani: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 395355). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS) Questionnaire in Iranian Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Milad Ataeian: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394596). Collaboration with University of Pittsburgh (USA): Prof. J. Irrgang. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP) Questionnaire in Iranian Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Sara Hojat Panah: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393823). Collaboration with University of Toronto (Canada): Prof. G. Hawker. Immediate Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Pain and Function in Patients with Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Behruz Melyanian: 2014 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 193079).Collaboration with University of Otago (New Zealand): Pro Haxby Abbott. Comparison of lower limb mechanical energy expenditure of gait in patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity using knee sleeve, M.Sc.; Maryam Pirhayati: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392559). Collaboration with Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (Belgium): Dr. Sebastian Lobet. Comparison of stability characteristics parameters of gait in normal individual and patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity, M.Sc.; Zeinab Niki: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393565). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. Comparison of load characteristics parameters of gait in normal individual and patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity, M.Sc.; Zohreh Shafizadegan: 2012 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392431). The effects of 6 weeks toe in walking exercise training on the function of Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient subjects, M.Sc.; Mahshid Khaleghi: 2012(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394010). Collaboration with Iran University of Medical Sciences: Dr. J. Sarrafzadeh and Aalborg University (Denmark): Prof. Lars Arendt-Nielsen. The effect of conventional PT on load characteristics parameters of gait in moderate osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Leila Fattahi: 2012(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392447). Reliability and Validity of Persian Version of the Seattle Angina Questionnaire in patients with Myocardial infarction, M.Sc.; Mahdie Ravand, 2011(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392589). Collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences: Dr. Behrouz Attarbashi Moghaddam. Incidence of SI Joint Dysfunction among LBP Clients Referred to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Hospitals; Fatemeh Alifard, Zeinab Gudarzi, B.Sc, 2007. The Physical Therapy in MS Practice; Marzieh Karami Nasab, Shabnam Talebi, B.Sc, 2006. RESEARCH STUDENTS CO-SUPERVISED: The immediate and short-term effect of Facilitatory kinesiotaping of gastrocnemius on electrical activity of the muscle and dynamic balance in healthy nonathletic adult men (semi-experimental pilot study). M.Sc.; Kiarash Mansouri Jamshidi, Dr. Hamid Azadeh: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 395814). Collaboration with International Kinesiotaping Association (USA): Dr. G. Sarhan. The effect of manipulation and manipulation with exercise on the pain and function of acute LBP patients, M.Sc.; Sajjad Amel Eini, Dr. Abdolkarim Karimi: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394009). RESEARCH STUDENTS ADVISOR Design and Analysis of a Three-Compartment Unloader Knee Brace M.Sc. Nazanin Naseri.; Dr. Hamid Sadeghian: 2019 (Isfahan University, Department of Medical Engineering, Grant Number: under process) Comparison of the Effect of Acupressure and Transcutaneous Electric Acupoint Stimulation on Severity of Pain, Nausea and Vomiting and Hemodynamic Status after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy M.Sc. Maryam Nazari.; 2019 (Sari University of Medical Sciences, Department of Operating Room. Grant Number: under process) Comparing the effect of continues and intermittent physical therapy on the pain and function in moderate knee osteoarthritis (Pilot Randomized Clinical Terial). M.Sc.; Shahbaz Sheibani, Seyyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2017 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396436). Comparing the static force sense of hamstring muscles in the knee with ACL reconstruction and intact knee M.Sc. Mahmud Panahi.; Seyyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2017 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396604). The effect of Kinesiotaping on the pain and shoulder function in women after breast cancer surgery. M.Sc.; Zahra Afkhami, Seyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396347). Collaboration with International Kinesiotaping Association (USA): Dr. G. Sarhan. The Effect of program 11+ modified on balance, range of motion, proprioception and the strength of the ankle in young elite male basketball players. M.Sc.; Mehdi Akhlaghi, Dr. Nader Rahnama: 2016 (Azad University, Khorasgan Branch). The effect Dry Needling on radiating pain in discopathy LBP patients, M.Sc.; Ashraf Mahmudzadeh, Dr. Abdolkarim Karimi: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393082). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. Teaching Experience : Teaching Interests :

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Zahra Sadat Rezaeian , PhD

Assistant Professor

Phone: +9831-37925042
Email: zrezaeian@yahoo.com
Date of birth : 1401-04-18
CV: CV NIH.pdf (214.99 KB)

School :

School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Department :

Department of Physical Therapy

Research Center :

Musculoskeletal Research Center

work address :

Musculoskeletal Research Center, Rehabilitation Research Institute
and Department of Physical Therapy,
Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences,
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences,
Isfahan, Iran.
P.O.Box: 81745-164
Fax: +9831-36687270

Education :

2006 - 2011: Ph.D.in Physical Therapy, School of Medical Sciences,Tarbiat Modares University Dissertation Title: "Studying & Comparing The Effect of Pulse Ultrasonic Wave &Low Level LASER to Improve the Cartilage Biomechanical Properties & Knee Joint Complex Coefficient of Friction in Rabbit Experimental OA" Accepted graded as Excellent Supervisors: Dr. Giti Torkaman Advisor: Dr. Ali Esteki& Dr. Alireza Sabbaghian 2002 - 2005: M.Sc.in Physical Therapy, School of Medical Sciences,Tarbiat Modares University Thesis Title: "Effect of Ergometric Training on Coagulant Activity of FVIII in Healthy Young Men" Accepted with score 19.95/20 Supervisor: Dr. Giti Torkaman Advisor: Dr. Fatemeh Nad Ali GPA: 19.30/20 1998 -2002: B.Sc.in Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation School, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Iran. Thesis Title: "The Effect of Heel Height on Lumbar Lordosis & Pelvic Inclination Angle in Healthy Young Women" Accepted with 19.75/20 Supervisors: Farahnaz Ghafarnejad(M.Sc.), Maryam Ebrahimian (M.Sc.) GPA:18.77/20

Relevant Work Experience :

I am focused on basic and clinical research on osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is one of the most disabilitating diseases around the world that imposes considerable social and economic burden. According to my masters’ thesis and my clinical and teaching background, I am also interested in cardiovascular dynamics. To stick into my main research field, I study cardiovascular system changes in the process of joint deterioration in subjects suffering from osteoarthritis.

Professional Memberships & Qualification :

The Best Oral Presentation: Design and developing four games for rehabilitation of the wrist complex and forearm complex. 5th International Congress of Computer Games; Challenges and Opportunities with special focus on therapeutic games, 19 Feb 2020, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran. Top Reviewer, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (IJMS): 2018 and 2019. Grant Award (3000 USD) for State Research’ Week Exhibition, 10 Jan 2018, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran. The Best Oral Presentation: Does Modalities Routinely Used in Physical Therapy of Knee Osteoarthritis Improve Joint Structure and Function? An Experimental Basic-Applied Study. 2nd International and 4th National Congress of Wound and Tissue Repair, 25-27 Oct 2017, Tehran, Iran. Acknowledged Faculty Vice Chancellor of Research, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2017. The Best Physical Therapist of Isfahan Province, Ave Sina Memorial Festival (Commemoration of Physician's Day), 25 Aug 2016, Isfahan Medical Council, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Magnet Gadget for Safe Shoes. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Safe Shoes. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Rehabilitation Idea: the Dynamic Balance Assessment System. First Health Festival for Idea Marketing, 9 Nov 2016, Technology Affairs Council, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and National Elite Foundation, Isfahan, Iran. Top Reviewer, the Knee, Elsevier: 2016. Top Research Proposal Examiner, First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Top Journal Reviewer (JRRS), First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Top Technology Idea (KAMA Software), First Annual Research Festival, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, 2014. Acknowledged PhD Thesis in Medical Sciences, Fifteenth Annual Festival for Best Student Thesis, Iranian Students Book Agency, 2012. Young Investigator Award (6000 USD) by Osteoarthritis Research Society International (OARSI), 2011, to travel and work in Institute of Bone and Joint Research (IBJR): Kolling Institute, University of Sydney, and Department of Rheumatology, Royal North Shore Hospital. Aug 2012-Oct 2012. Sydney. Australia. Supervisor: Pro. David Hunter Mobility scholarship (7500 Euros) by Iran Ministry of Health, to travel and work in Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage Research team, University of Eastern Finland. December 2010-May 2011. Kuopio, Finland. Supervisor: Prof. Jukka Jurvelin Top Student in Physical Therapy Ph.D. TMU, Tehran, 2011. Ranked 1st in Physical Therapy in national examination for graduate admission (Ph.D.), Iran’s ministry of science, research and technology universities, Iran, 2006. Top Student in Physical Therapy M.Sc. TMU, Tehran, 2005. Ranked 4th in Physical Therapy in national examination for graduate admission (Masters’ degree), Iran’s ministry of science, research and technology universities, Iran, 2002. Top Student in Physical Therapy. Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz, Consecutive Years 2001 and 2002. Ranked 410th in the national examination for undergraduate admission, Iran, 1998.

Extra Curricular Activities/ Interest(personal url) :

Grants & Awards :

Knee Osteoarthritis Excellence in Research Nucleus.; 2018 (Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Approved, Grant Number: under process). Ergonomic Screening of Female Employees of City Campus of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences (Dean, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences; Approved, Grant Number: under process). The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on pain and function in non-athlete subjects with knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review, M.Sc. Soheila Ganje.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number 298102: Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan and University of Eastern Finland, Prof. Rami Korhonen). Systematic review of the effect of rehabilitation on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin, M.Sc. Tarane Shah Mahmudi.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297122). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, M.Sc.; Mohammad Sedighi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297030). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. Systematic review on the effect of electrical stimulation currents on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain, M.Sc.; Sepide Izadi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297051). Collaboration with University of Seville (Spain): Prof. Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Immediate Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking and Cycle Ergometer Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Pain and Function in Patients with Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 193079).Collaboration with University of Otago (New Zealand): Pro Haxby Abbott. OARSI 2011 Young Investigator Scholarship, Institute of Bone and Joint Research (IBJR), Royal North Shore Hospital, University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia. 2012. Research Opportunity for PhD Candidates by Iran’s Ministry of Health, Biophysics of Bone and Cartilage Research Group, University of Eastern Finland, Kuopio, Finland. 2010-2011. Grant form Iran Blood Transfusion Organization for M.Sc. Thesis. 2004.

Patents :

Presentations & Poster Sessions :

Rehabilitation of Low Back Pain and SI Dysfunction Gait Biomechanics of Osteoarthritis Rehabiliation Effects on Gait, Function and Pain In Knee Osteoarthritis Rehabiliation Effects on Gait, Function and Pain In Pattelofemoral Pain Syndrome Exercise Training and Physiology of Exercise in Osteoarthritis and Lowback Pain

Research Experience :

Nasr Isfahani Z, Moradi Shahr Babak Z, Garousi H, Rezaeian ZS. Design and developing four games for rehabilitation of the wrist complex and forearm complex: action research. J Res Rehabil Sci 2020; 15(6): Article in Press. Haddadi Esfahani N, Dommerholt J, Rezaeian ZS. Core Muscles Endurance in Sedentary Staffs with and without Nonspecific Chronic Low Back: A Cross-sectional Study. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020; [Accepted Manuscript] Shahmahmoodi T, Izadi Laybidy S, Rahimi AR, Bokaee F, Rezaeian ZS. Rehabilitation in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin: Protocol for a Systematic Review. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Dec 16; 10 (4):734-739. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.04.2020.2 Izadi Laybidy S, Shahmahmoodi T, Rahimi AR, Bokaee F, Rezaeian ZS. Therapeutic Electrical Stimulation Currents in Chronic Non-specific Low Back Pain: Designing a Systematic Review. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Sep 30; 10(3): 493-498. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.03.2020.19. Mansouri Jamshidi K, Jalali S, Roghani, T, Sarhan G, Azadeh H, Rezaeian ZS. Gastrocnemius Kinesiotaping to Improve Dynamic Balance Performance in Middle-Age Healthy Men: Protocol of Randomized Controlled Trial. Muscles, Ligaments Tendons J 2020 Sep 30; 10(3): 430-435. DOI: 10.32098/mltj.02020.11. Ataeian M, Shafizadegan Z, Rahnemai-Azar AA, Irrgang JJ, Rezaeian ZS. Development of Persian version of Knee Outcome Survey for Daily Activities, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences, 2020 Aug 15; [Article in Press]. DOI: 10.30476/IJMS.2019.72487. Ganjeh S, Rezaeian ZS, Mostamand J. Low Level Laser Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Narrative Review. Advances in Therapy, 2020 July 03. DOI: 10.1007/s12325-020-01415-w. [Article in Press]. Mohamadi S, Ebrahimi I, Salavati M, Dadgooa M, Jafarpishehd AS, Rezaeian ZS. Attentional demands of postural control in chronic ankle instability, copers and healthy controls: A Controlled Cross-sectional Study, Gait and Posture, 2020 April 25; 79(2020): 183-188. DOI: 10.1016/j.gaitpost.2020.03.007. Goosheh M, Shafizadegan Z, Rezaeian ZS, Salamehzadeh F, Baharlouei H. Comparing the immediate effect of Chin Tuck and Turtle exercises on forward head posture: a single blind randomized clinical trial. Polish Annals Med 2019 Sept 17; 26(1):8-13. Haddadi Esfahani N, Dommerholt J, Rezaeian ZS. The Number of Repetitions of the McGill tests to reliably determine core muscle endurance in subjects with and without chronic nonspecific low back pain: a Cross Sectional Study. Med Sci 2019 June 5;23(98):452-461. Ferdowsi F, Rezaeian ZS. Evaluating equilibrium in anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. J Phys Ther Sci 2018 May 8;30(5):726-9. Rezaeian ZS, Smith MM, Skaife TL, Harvey WF, Gross KD, Hunter DJ. Does knee malalignment predict the efficacy of realignment therapy for patients with knee osteoarthritis? Int J Rheum Dis 2017 Oct;20(10):1403-1412. Pourmomeny AA, Rezaeian ZS, Soltanmohamadi M. Translation and linguistic validation of the Persian version of the Bristol Female Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms instrument. Int Urogynecol J 2017 Sep;28(9):1329-33. Hojat Panah S, Baharlouie H, Rezaeian ZS, Hawker G. Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Persian version of the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain Measure for the knee. Iranian J Nursing Midwifery Res 2016;21(4):417-23. Mahmoudzadeh A, Rezaeian ZS, Karimi A, Dommerholt J. The effect of dry needling on the radiating pain in subjects with discogenic low‑back pain: A randomized control trial. J Res Med Sci 2016;21(1): 86-95. Shafizadegan Z, Karimi MT, Shafizadegan F, Rezaeian ZS. Evaluation of ground reaction forces in patients with various severities of knee osteoarthritis. J Mechanic Medicine Biol (JMMB) 2015; 16(1). 165003-15. Mäkelä JTA, Rezaeian ZS, Mikkonen S, Madden R, Han S-K, Jurvelin JS, Herzog W, Korhonen RK. Site-dependent changes in structure and function of lapine articular cartilage 4 weeks after anterior cruciate ligament transection. Osteoarthritis and Cartilage 2014; 22(6):869-78. doi:10.1016/j.joca.2014.04.010. Rezaeian ZS, Torkaman G, Nadali F, Ravanbod R, Pourfathollah AA, Goushe B, Nejatian M, Broumand MA. Effect of physical fitness on coagulant activity in healthy young men. Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences 2006; 9(11):2032-2039. Rezaeian ZS, Torkaman G, Nadali F, Ravanbod R, Nejatian M, Goushe B, Broumand MA, Pourfathollah AA. Effect of aerobic training on coagulant activity in healthy young men. Physiology and Pharmacology 2006; 10(1):79-85.

Research Interests :

RESEARCH PROJECT COLLABORATION Smart Unit for Wrist and Hand Rehabilitation, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, Ali Barkatein. 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Electronic Dynamic Balance Test Unit, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Hand-Arm Robotic Rehabilitation Unit, Dr. Hamid Sadeghian, 2018. Collaboration with Isfahan University of Technology, Faculty of Mechanics. Development of smart Shoulder-wheel, M.Sc. Maryam Rezayat, Dr. Ali Moallem. 2016. Collaboration with Isfahan University, Faculty of Medical Engineering. Comparing the immediate effect of Chin Tuck and Turtle exercises on forward head posture: a single blind randomized clinical trial, Hamze Baharluei, Meysam Goosheh: 2016 (Isfahan Student Research Committee; Grant Number: 13941218). Collaboration with ISRC. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Lower Urinary Tract Symptom Questionnaire (ICIQ-LUTS) in Iranian Patients, Abbas Ali Pourmomeni, Hamzeh Baharluei: 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 194011).Collaboration with ICIQ. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Quality of Life Questionnaire in Lower Urinary Tract Symptom (ICIQ-LUTS-QoL) in Iranian Patients, Abbas Ali Pourmomeni, Hamzeh Baharluei: 2015 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 194010).Collaboration with ICIQ. Virtual Reality Training for Rehabilitation of LBP. Seyyed Mehdi Mirbagheri, Ashraf Mahmudzade: 2015. Collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Medico Center and Sharif University of Technology. RESEARCH STUDENTS SUPERVISED: The effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on pain and function in non-athlete subjects with knee osteoarthritis: an umbrella review, M.Sc. Soheila Ganje.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number 298102: Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan and University of Eastern Finland, Prof. Rami Korhonen). Systematic review on the effect of electrical stimulation currents on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain, M.Sc.; Sepide Izadi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297051). Collaboration with University of Seville (Spain): Prof. Manuel Albornoz-Cabello. Systematic review of the effect of rehabilitation on the pain and function in subjects with chronic non-specific low back pain with sacroiliac joint origin, M.Sc. Tarane Shah Mahmudi.; 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297122). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. The Effect of Low Level Laser Therapy on Pain and Function in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, M.Sc.; Mohammad Sedighi: 2018 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 297030). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. The Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Spatiotemporal Parameters of the Gait in Patients with Bilateral Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Saeed Mahdi Dust: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396309). Collaboration with Dalhousie University (Canada): Prof. C. Hubley-Kozey. Comparison of core muscles endurance in sedentary occupied staff with and without chronic nonspecific Low Back Pain, M.Sc.; Naeeme Haddadi Esfahani: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 395355). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS) Questionnaire in Iranian Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Milad Ataeian: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394596). Collaboration with University of Pittsburgh (USA): Prof. J. Irrgang. Reliability & Validity of Persian Version of the Intermittent and Constant Osteoarthritis Pain (ICOAP) Questionnaire in Iranian Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Sara Hojat Panah: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393823). Collaboration with University of Toronto (Canada): Prof. G. Hawker. Immediate Effect of Supplementary Treadmill Walking Exercises with Conventional Physical therapy on the Pain and Function in Patients with Moderate Knee Osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Behruz Melyanian: 2014 (Clinical Research Council, Vice Chancellery of Research and Technology; Grant Number: 193079).Collaboration with University of Otago (New Zealand): Pro Haxby Abbott. Comparison of lower limb mechanical energy expenditure of gait in patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity using knee sleeve, M.Sc.; Maryam Pirhayati: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392559). Collaboration with Cliniques Universitaires Saint-Luc (Belgium): Dr. Sebastian Lobet. Comparison of stability characteristics parameters of gait in normal individual and patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity, M.Sc.; Zeinab Niki: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393565). Collaboration with Manchester Metropolitan University: Prof. M. J. Callaghan. Comparison of load characteristics parameters of gait in normal individual and patients suffering different osteoarthritis severity, M.Sc.; Zohreh Shafizadegan: 2012 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392431). The effects of 6 weeks toe in walking exercise training on the function of Anterior Cruciate Ligament-Deficient subjects, M.Sc.; Mahshid Khaleghi: 2012(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394010). Collaboration with Iran University of Medical Sciences: Dr. J. Sarrafzadeh and Aalborg University (Denmark): Prof. Lars Arendt-Nielsen. The effect of conventional PT on load characteristics parameters of gait in moderate osteoarthritis, M.Sc.; Leila Fattahi: 2012(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392447). Reliability and Validity of Persian Version of the Seattle Angina Questionnaire in patients with Myocardial infarction, M.Sc.; Mahdie Ravand, 2011(Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 392589). Collaboration with Tehran University of Medical Sciences: Dr. Behrouz Attarbashi Moghaddam. Incidence of SI Joint Dysfunction among LBP Clients Referred to Isfahan University of Medical Sciences Hospitals; Fatemeh Alifard, Zeinab Gudarzi, B.Sc, 2007. The Physical Therapy in MS Practice; Marzieh Karami Nasab, Shabnam Talebi, B.Sc, 2006. RESEARCH STUDENTS CO-SUPERVISED: The immediate and short-term effect of Facilitatory kinesiotaping of gastrocnemius on electrical activity of the muscle and dynamic balance in healthy nonathletic adult men (semi-experimental pilot study). M.Sc.; Kiarash Mansouri Jamshidi, Dr. Hamid Azadeh: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 395814). Collaboration with International Kinesiotaping Association (USA): Dr. G. Sarhan. The effect of manipulation and manipulation with exercise on the pain and function of acute LBP patients, M.Sc.; Sajjad Amel Eini, Dr. Abdolkarim Karimi: 2014 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 394009). RESEARCH STUDENTS ADVISOR Design and Analysis of a Three-Compartment Unloader Knee Brace M.Sc. Nazanin Naseri.; Dr. Hamid Sadeghian: 2019 (Isfahan University, Department of Medical Engineering, Grant Number: under process) Comparison of the Effect of Acupressure and Transcutaneous Electric Acupoint Stimulation on Severity of Pain, Nausea and Vomiting and Hemodynamic Status after Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy M.Sc. Maryam Nazari.; 2019 (Sari University of Medical Sciences, Department of Operating Room. Grant Number: under process) Comparing the effect of continues and intermittent physical therapy on the pain and function in moderate knee osteoarthritis (Pilot Randomized Clinical Terial). M.Sc.; Shahbaz Sheibani, Seyyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2017 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396436). Comparing the static force sense of hamstring muscles in the knee with ACL reconstruction and intact knee M.Sc. Mahmud Panahi.; Seyyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2017 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396604). The effect of Kinesiotaping on the pain and shoulder function in women after breast cancer surgery. M.Sc.; Zahra Afkhami, Seyed Mohsen Mirbod: 2016 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 396347). Collaboration with International Kinesiotaping Association (USA): Dr. G. Sarhan. The Effect of program 11+ modified on balance, range of motion, proprioception and the strength of the ankle in young elite male basketball players. M.Sc.; Mehdi Akhlaghi, Dr. Nader Rahnama: 2016 (Azad University, Khorasgan Branch). The effect Dry Needling on radiating pain in discopathy LBP patients, M.Sc.; Ashraf Mahmudzadeh, Dr. Abdolkarim Karimi: 2013 (Musculoskeletal Research Center of Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences; Grant Number: 393082). Collaboration with PhysioFitness (USA): Prof. J. Dommerholt.