Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat (Safety Promotion and Injury Prevention)

Background and Aim: Gymnastics is categorized as a high-risk sport concerning the incidence of musculoskeletal injuries. Core muscles play a fundamental role in providing trunk stability and controlling athletic movements. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of injuries among adolescent gymnasts and evaluate the efficacy of the McGill Core Endurance Tests as potential predictors of injury risk.

Methods: This case-control study was conducted in 2024 (1403) on 273 adolescent gymnasts recruited from Mashhad, Yazd, and Shahrood. Participants were selected using convenience sampling. Data collection tools included a researcher-made questionnaire (covering demographic information, training history, and injury history) and the McGill Core Endurance Test battery. Data were analyzed using Independent Samples T-test, Chi-square test, and Binary Logistic Regression in SPSS version 27, with the significance level set at p<0.05. The study protocol was approved by the Ethics Committee of Shahrood University of Technology under the ethical code IR.SHAHROODUT.REC.1403.035.

Results: Overall, 9.13% of participants reported an injury, with the highest prevalence in the ankle (31.7%), wrist (19.5%), and knee (13%). The Independent Samples T-test revealed significant associations between injury occurrence and age (p=0.001), height (p=0.001), weight (p=0.001), and training history (p=0.001). Performance in the Right (p=0.02) and Left Side Plank (p=0.04) tests also showed significant associations with injury, while Trunk Flexor (p=0.40) and Trunk Extensor (p=0.60) tests did not. In the final logistic regression model, only age remained a significant independent predictor of injury (p<0.01).

Conclusion: The study findings suggest that age and certain physical characteristics play a vital role in predicting sports injuries in gymnasts. Incorporating these demographic factors alongside functional performance tests, such as the Side Plank, can be utilized as an effective approach for screening and injury prevention strategies in the gymnastic population.

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Jalali E*, Naderi A, Rezvani MH. The Role of Demographic Factors and McGill Core Endurance Tests in Relation to Musculoskeletal Injuries among Adolescent Gymnasts. Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat .2024;12(4):221-233. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v11i3.48583

Background and Aim: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in 2024 to model the consequences of accidents in the diesel tank and provide corrective and control measures in Gol Gohar Industrial and Mining Company, pellet factory using PHAST software.

Methods: In the first step, information about the reservoirs such as the operational and physical conditions of the reservoirs, geographical and climatic information, location and site plan of the reservoirs, and process maps were collected. In the next step, possible scenarios were identified and after modeling and evaluation of the consequences using the software, the outputs were analyzed to provide appropriate control measures.

Results: Findings and Conclusion: In examining the scenario related to the leakage of 10 mm and 100 mm in the diesel tank the minimum dangerous distance observed in the 10 mm leakage is 21.94 meters and the maximum dangerous distance is 49.24 meters, considering the weather condition of Sirjan city. Also, in the scenario of 100 mm leakage, the lowest dangerous distance is 16.16 meters and the highest dangerous distance is 275.67 meters from the diesel storage tank. In the explosion scenario, the minimum and maximum dangerous distance was 590.51 meters and 1053.87 meters respectively, which is the highest damage related to this scenario.

Conclusion: Therefore, it is suggested that the surroundings of these tanks be declared free of personnel up to a radius of at least 590.51 meters, and a safe gathering place should be considered at a distance of 1060 meters to protect the personnel from possible injuries.

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Khoshmanesh B, Razavian F, Bakhtiari N. Consequences of the Explosion and Fire of Pelletizing Fuel Tanks using PHAST Software. Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat .2024;12(4):234-247. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v11i3.47473

Background and Aim: Postural abnormalities and Upper Crossed Syndrome are common problems among elderly women that can lead to physical and psychological disorders. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of eight weeks of cyclic yoga exercises on Upper Crossed Syndrome and mental health in elderly women.

Methods: 30 elderly women over 60 years old with postural abnormalities including thoracic kyphosis, forward head, and lumbar lordosis were purposefully selected and randomly divided into two experimental and control groups (15 people in each group). This research was conducted with ethical approval code IR.SHAHROODUT.REC.1403.008 from the Ethics Committee of Shahrood University of Technology, and ethical considerations such as informed consent, voluntary participation, and confidentiality of information were observed. The experimental group participated in selected cyclic yoga exercises for eight weeks, three sessions per week, each session lasting 45 to 90 minutes. A flexible ruler was used to measure thoracic kyphosis and lumbar lordosis, a goniometer for forward head angle, and the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ) to assess mental health status. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and analysis of covariance in SPSS software version 22.

Results: The results showed that cyclic yoga exercises led to a significant reduction in thoracic kyphosis angle, forward head angle, lumbar lordosis angle, and a significant improvement in mental health in the exercise group compared to the control group.

Conclusion: Cyclic yoga exercises can be used as an effective intervention to improve skeletal-muscular abnormalities and promote mental health in elderly women.

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Soltanian T. Rezvani MH, Naderi A, ChoromZadeh H. Effect of Eight Weeks of Cyclic Yoga Practice on Upper Crossed Syndrome, Increased lordosis and Mental Health in Elderly Women. Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat .2024;12(4):248-259. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v11i3.49200

Background and Aim: Today, the growing trend of the elderly population in the world is considered a clinical priority, and given the limitations resulting from this trend, it has become a challenge to develop effective methods and policies to improve and promote their motor function and independence. The present study aimed to investigate the effect of functional exercises on improving muscle strength, flexibility, and balance in overweight elderly people.

Methods: This study was an applied and semi-experimental study with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. In which 50 elderly women aged 60 to 75 years living in Neyshabur city were selected based on the study entry criteria and divided into two groups of 25: experimental (functional exercises) and control (no exercise). To measure mobility (dynamic balance), upper and lower limb strength, upper and lower limb flexibility, and static balance, the stand-up and walk (TUG) tests, the number of arm raises and chair sit-ups in 30 seconds, reaching the hands from behind and toes in a sitting position, and the tandem standing test were used, respectively. The experimental group performed 6 sessions of functional training per week for six weeks. To compare the pre-test and post-test, repeated measures analysis of variance test was used in SPSS software.

Results: The average age of the participants in the study was 63 years and their body mass index was 27 kg. The findings of the present study showed that functional training had a significant difference in mobility, shoulder girdle flexibility, lower limb flexibility, upper body muscle strength, static balance with eyes open and closed, and lower body muscle strength of elderly women compared to the pre-test.

Conclusion: According to the findings of the study, performing functional exercises for 6 weeks improved muscle strength, flexibility, and dynamic balance in overweight elderly people. Therefore, performing such exercises is recommended as a safe intervention with the aim of preventing falls in old age, improving physical fitness factors, and ultimately improving their functional fitness.

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Dashti A, Rahimi NM, Azim Khani A. The Effect of Functional Training on Improving Muscle Strength, Flexibility, and Balance in Overweight Elderly People Irtiqa Imini Pishgiri Masdumiyat .2024;12(4):260-276. https://doi.org/10.22037/iipm.v11i3.48223