Tehran University of Medical Sciences

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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Effects of Dry Needling on Connectivity of Corticospinal Tract, Spasticity, and Function of Upper Extremity in People With Stroke: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
Kazem Malmir
Kazem Malmir

Associate Professor of Physiotherapy

Department Physiotherapy

School of Rehabilitation

Sina Hospital

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Effects of Adding Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation to Vestibular Rehabilitation on Dizziness and Postural Control in Vestibular Migraine: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Scientific Reports (2026)
2. Immediate Effects of Mulligan's Mobilization With and Without Kinesio Taping on Pain, Range of Motion, and Cervical Proprioception in Patients With Chronic Neck Pain: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial, Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research (2026)
3. Medial Heel Wedge in Balance Training Improves Stability and Function in Chronic Ankle Instability, Scientific Reports (2026)
4. Multimodal Physiotherapy Following Patellar Stabilization Surgery in Five Small-Breed Dogs: A Case Series, Veterinary Medicine and Science (2026)
5. Normative Reference Values for the Six-Minute Walk Test in Older Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics (2026)
6. Comparative Efficacy of Vestibular Rehabilitation, Noisy Galvanic Vestibular Stimulation, and Their Combination on Postural Control, Dizziness, Anxiety, and Depression in Patients With Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness, Auditory and Vestibular Research (2025)
7. Comparing Effects of Caffeine and Total Motion Release Technique on Cognitive, Neuromuscular, and Anaerobic Function in Semi-Professional Male Sprinters: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Physiotherapy Research International (2025)
8. Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexor Spasticity, Function, and Quality of Life in a Patient With Chronic Stroke: A Case Report, Journal of Medical Case Reports (2025)
9. Effects of Three Sessions of Diaphragmatic Myofascial Release on Pain, Balance, and Quality of Life in Patients With Chronic Nonspecific Low Back Pain (A Regional Interdependence Model): Protocol of a Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research (2025)
10. Immediate Effects of Blood Flow Restriction Combined With Whole Body Vibration on Balance, Proprioception, and Function in Non-Professional Male Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)
11. Postural Stability Measures As Diagnostic Tools for Chronic Ankle Instability: A Comprehensive Assessment, BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation (2025)
12. Prevalence and Impact of Probable Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Pakistan, Ageing International (2025)
13. A Randomized Clinical Trial on the Changing of Median Nerve Cross-Sectional Area and Pain After Extracorporeal Shock Wave and Low-Level Laser Therapy Added to Conventional Physical Therapy in Patients With Mild-To-Moderate Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Journal of Hand Therapy (2024)
14. Effect of Dry Needling Plus Static Stretching on Plantar Flexors Spasticity in Chronic Stroke Patients, JAMS Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies (2024)
15. Effects of Muscle Fatigue on Quadriceps Muscle Performance in Healthy Amateur Soccer Players, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)
16. Effects of Short- or Long-Term Use of Orthotic Interventions on Functional Performance in Individuals With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Systematic Review, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)
17. Immediate Effects of Kinesiology Tape on Quadriceps Muscle Peak Torque and Knee Joint Repositioning Error in Healthy Males: Effects of Different Tensions and Directions, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2024)
18. Investigating the Effects of Shockwave and Percussion Massage Gun on Subacute Myofascial Pain in Gasterocenemious Muscle, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2024)
19. Low-Energy Versus Middle-Energy Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy for Treating Pes Anserine Bursitis, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2024)
20. Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Sarcopenia in Community-Dwelling Older Adults in Pakistan: A Cross-Sectional Study, BMC Geriatrics (2024)
21. The Effects of Physiotherapy Management in Hospitalized Patients With Coronavirus Disease Based on Gender Differences, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2024)
22. Comparing Y-Balance Test Between Chronic Low Back Pain and Healthy People; a Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, Sport Sciences for Health (2023)
23. Effects of Hibalance Training Program on Physical Function of Individuals With Idiopathic Parkinson Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, European Geriatric Medicine (2023)
24. Effects of Mental Practice on Pain, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Individuals With Chronic Neck Pain: A Systematic Review, Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice (2023)
25. Contribution of Components of the Quadriceps Femoris Muscle for Producing External Torque in Patients With Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies (2022)
26. Effects of Kinesio Taping Over Abdominal Muscles With Different Tensions on the Lumbopelvic Complex Components in Men With Increased Anterior Pelvic Tilt, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2022)
27. Effect of Kinesio Tape on Symptoms Induced by Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Hamstrings, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2021)
28. Postural Control During Dual Task in Adolescent Cochlear Implant Users Under On/Off-Device Conditions, Auditory and Vestibular Research (2021)
29. Research Paper: The Effects of Lower Extremity Muscle Fatigue on Dynamic Balance in Volleyball Players, Iranian Rehabilitation Journal (2021)
30. The Immediate Effect of High Power Laser on Quadriceps Muscle Performance in Male Football Players: A Single-Group, Pretest-Posttest Trial, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2021)
31. The Immediate Effect of Muscle Energy Technique and Whole Body Vibration on Hamstring Muscle Flexibility and Stiffness in Healthy Young Females, Muscles# Ligaments and Tendons Journal (2021)
32. Effect of Ankle Kinesio Taping on Unaffected Foot in Stand-To-Sit Position in Patients With Chronic Stroke, Middle East Journal of Rehabilitation and Health Studies (2020)
33. Ipsilateral Lumbosacral Dysfunction Among Taxi Drivers of Left Side Steering Wheel, Iranian Journal of Public Health (2020)
34. Effects of Peroneal Muscles Fatigue on Dynamic Stability Following Lateral Hop Landing: Time to Stabilization Versus Dynamic Postural Stability Index, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2019)
35. Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Voluntary Quadriceps Activation in Healthy Amateur Female Athletes, Journal of Modern Rehabilitation (2019)
36. Effects of Tension of Kinesio Taping Application on Maximum Quadriceps Torque and Knee Repositioning Sense in Recreationally Males, Tehran University Medical Journal (2018)
37. Comparing Effects of Cryotherapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation on Signs and Symptoms of Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness in Amateur Athletes, Open Pain Journal (2017)
38. Test-Retest Reliability of Linear and Nonlinear Measures of Postural Stability During Visual Deprivation in Healthy Subjects, Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2017)
39. Comparing the Effects of Peroneal Muscle Fatigue and Cyclic Loading on Ankle Neuromuscular Control During Lateral-Hop Landing, Journal of Sport Rehabilitation (2015)