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Neuropsychology
mojgan Agahheris
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The signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting from median nerve damage and leading to chronic pain, numbness, and motor function weakness, are studied in neuroscience research. This is because persistent nerve injury can lead to structural and functional changes in motor neural pathways, which in turn ...
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The signs of carpal tunnel syndrome, resulting from median nerve damage and leading to chronic pain, numbness, and motor function weakness, are studied in neuroscience research. This is because persistent nerve injury can lead to structural and functional changes in motor neural pathways, which in turn can directly affect individuals’ bioemotional and cognitive functioning. So, The present study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of yoga training combined with a healthy lifestyle on improving carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms, sleep quality and duration, and cognitive functions in adolescents with internet gaming disorder in Tehran. This semi-experimental study utilized a pretest-posttest-follow-up design with a control group. The statistical population consisted of adolescents with internet gaming disorder and carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms who referred to counseling centers in Tehran . From this population, 30 individuals were selected using convenience sampling and randomly assigned to two groups: experimental (n=15) and control (n=15). Interventions consisted of 12 ninety-minute yoga sessions held at a counseling center. Research instruments included the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index and the Cognitive Abilities Questionnaire whose reliability and validity had been confirmed in previous and present studies. After completing the questionnaires in the pretest, posttest, and follow-up phases, data were analyzed using repeated measures ANOVA. The results showed yoga training combined with a healthy lifestyle improved sleep quality, increased sleep duration, and enhanced cognitive functions compared to the control group. This research highlights the importance of combined interventions in promoting the physical and mental health of adolescents with internet gaming disorder.
Original article
Neuropsychology
Farzad Maleki; Farnaz Torabi; Mahin kazmi Asl
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of virtual reality and motor games on working memory and cognitive-motor balance performance in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The statistical population consisted of children with ADHD in Noorabad city. From this ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of virtual reality and motor games on working memory and cognitive-motor balance performance in children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The statistical population consisted of children with ADHD in Noorabad city. From this population, 36 participants (12 in the virtual reality group, 12 in the motor group, and 12 in the control group) were purposefully and conveniently selected. They participated in a pre-test-post-test design using the Daneman and Carpenter test (working memory) and the Timed Up and Go test with a cognitive-motor task (balance performance). The experimental groups participated in a 6-week training program, with 2 sessions per week, each lasting 60 minutes. The control group, meanwhile, continued with their usual activities. Data analysis was performed using repeated measures ANOVA and paired t-tests at a significance level of p ≤ 0.05. The results indicated that the effect of virtual reality and motor games on working memory (P=0.001) and cognitive-motor balance performance (P=0.001) in children with ADHD was significant. In examining the groups, the results showed better performance in the virtual reality training group in working memory (P=0.001) and in the motor games group in cognitive-motor balance performance (P=0.001). Based on the results, it can be concluded that virtual reality and motor games, by increasing motivation, attracting participation, and encouraging individuals to continue practicing, enhance working memory capacity and improve the balance performance of children with ADHD.
Original article
Cognitive neuropsychology
Zahralak hondori; Maedeh delir; Narges karimi
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive exercises on executive functions and balance function of children with developmental coordination disorder in a study with a one-month follow-up. The statistical population included children with developmental coordination disorder ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of proprioceptive exercises on executive functions and balance function of children with developmental coordination disorder in a study with a one-month follow-up. The statistical population included children with developmental coordination disorder in Aligudarz city, among them 28 people (14 people in the experimental group, 14 people in the control group) were selected based on the estimated size of the G-Power sample and by performing the n-back (working memory) test, the classification of cards Wisconsin (cognitive flexibility), modified stork (static balance) and heel-toe walking test (dynamic balance) participated in this research as pre-test-post-test and follow-up. The experimental group received 2 40-minute sessions of the proprioception intervention program every week for 8 weeks; But the control group did the usual school activities. Data analysis was performed using the composite analysis of variance test with repeated measurement at a significance level of p≤0.05. The results showed that the effect of proprioceptive exercises on working memory (P=0.001), cognitive flexibility (P=0.001), static and dynamic balance (P=0.001) is significant and the participants of the experimental group performed better in the post-test stages. (P=0.001) and follow-up (P=0.001) compared to the control group. According to the findings, it seems that proprioceptive exercises are a beneficial intervention to improve executive functions and balance performance in children with developmental coordination disorder; Therefore, it is suggested to use these exercises in the physical education programs of schools and rehabilitation centers.
Original article
Neuropsychology
Zahra Rafiee; Sedigheh Rezaei Dehnavi
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The research aimed to examine the effectiveness of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in improving cognitive and social skills while reducing autism symptoms in young individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The research followed a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design including ...
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The research aimed to examine the effectiveness of computerized cognitive rehabilitation in improving cognitive and social skills while reducing autism symptoms in young individuals with autism spectrum disorder. The research followed a quasi-experimental method with a pre-test and post-test design including a control group. The study included all young boys who were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and referred to the comprehensive daily educational and rehabilitation center for autism spectrum disorders in Fatemeh Zahra city of Isfahan in the spring of 1401. 22 were randomly selected and divided into experimental and control groups. Data was collected using two evaluation checklists: The Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) was used to evaluate cognitive and social skills, and the Gars 2 test (GARS) was used to evaluate the severity of autism symptoms. Both checklists were completed by the parents and experts of the center. The experimental group received 16 20-minute sessions of computerized cognitive rehabilitation twice a week based on Captain Log's cognitive rehabilitation package (2000). The data collected was analyzed by the statistical method of analysis of covariance. The results showed that computerized cognitive rehabilitation training significantly improves social skills and the severity of autism symptoms at a significant level of 0.05. However, the study indicated that computerized cognitive rehabilitation is not effective in increasing cognitive skills in youth with autism spectrum disorder. In conclusion, the research demonstrated that computerized cognitive rehabilitation is effective in improving social skills and reducing autism symptoms in young individuals with autism spectrum disorder.
