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School of Rehabilitation of TUMS
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A leading center for education, research, and clinical excellence in rehabilitation. We offer undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Physiotherapy, Audiology, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, and Geriatric Health.
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VR for sports injuries? Study finds VR games cut SOL activity, speed BF onset in CAI soccer players—matches balance training for stability. Promising rehab tool. #SportsMedicine #VirtualReality
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10046... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1038/s415...
Comparing Virtual Reality and Balance Training Effects on Postural Strategies During Ball Kicking in Soccer Players With Chronic Ankle Instability
VR for sports injuries? Study finds VR games cut SOL activity, speed BF onset in CAI soccer players—matches balance training for stability. Promising rehab tool. #SportsMedicine #VirtualReality
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January 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
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Back pain relief? Study shows SMT+tDCS boosts APAs, cuts CPAs in CLBP. Research suggests better posture control. Move easier? #ChronicLowBackPain #tDCS
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10014... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1080/0963...
The Effects of Combining Sensorimotor Training With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on the Anticipatory and Compensatory Postural Adjustments in Patients With Chronic Low Back Pain
Back pain relief? Study shows SMT+tDCS boosts APAs, cuts CPAs in CLBP. Research suggests better posture control. Move easier? #ChronicLowBackPain #tDCS
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January 7, 2026 at 5:17 AM
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Meta-analysis: notched music therapy may lessen tinnitus handicap over months, but results not yet significant. #Tinnitus #MusicTherapy
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10021... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s004...
Efficacy of Tailor-Made Notched Music Training (Tmnmt) in the Treatment of Tinnitus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Meta-analysis: notched music therapy may lessen tinnitus handicap over months, but results not yet significant. #Tinnitus #MusicTherapy
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January 5, 2026 at 7:34 AM
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Omega-3 tune hearing? Review ties PUFAs to auditory protection across life—deficiency/excess harms. Research suggests supplements for damage, presbycusis—ear essential? #HearingHealth #Omega3
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10012... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s003...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Health of Auditory and Vestibular Systems: A Comprehensive Review
Omega-3 tune hearing? Review ties PUFAs to auditory protection across life—deficiency/excess harms. Research suggests supplements for damage, presbycusis—ear essential? #HearingHealth #Omega3
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January 5, 2026 at 7:32 AM
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Do braces affect speech? Study finds clear twin block appliances cause less speech distortion than traditional ones. #Orthodontics #SpeechImpact
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10061... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.2319/0303...
Comparison of the Effect of Clear Twin Block and Traditional Twin Block on Speech: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Do braces affect speech? Study finds clear twin block appliances cause less speech distortion than traditional ones. #Orthodontics #SpeechImpact
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January 5, 2026 at 7:29 AM
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Radiculopathy relief? Study finds sensory-motor exercises boost cortical excitability, cut pain—no extra from tDCS. Suggests exercises key. #BackPain #Neurorehab
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10049... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Effects of Combining Sensory-Motor Exercises With Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Cortical Processing and Clinical Symptoms in Patients With Lumbosacral Radiculopathy: An Exploratory Randomized Controlled Trial
Radiculopathy relief? Study finds sensory-motor exercises boost cortical excitability, cut pain—no extra from tDCS. Suggests exercises key. #BackPain #Neurorehab
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December 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
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Can lasers ease needle pain? Study finds LLLT, HLLT reduce post-dry needling soreness. #ChronicNeckPain #LaserTherapy
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10091... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s101...
Effects of High and Low Level Lasers on Soreness Following Dry Needling in Patients With Chronic Myofascial Neck Pain. a Randomized-Controlled Trial
Can lasers ease needle pain? Study finds LLLT, HLLT reduce post-dry needling soreness. #ChronicNeckPain #LaserTherapy
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December 28, 2025 at 9:22 AM
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Do voice disorders affect speech? Study finds dysphonic patients speak faster in connected speech. #Dysphonia #SpeechRate
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10095... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jv...
The Potential Role of Speech Rate As an Etiologic Factor in Dysphonia
Do voice disorders affect speech? Study finds dysphonic patients speak faster in connected speech. #Dysphonia #SpeechRate
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December 27, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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Can robots help stroke recovery? Research suggests robot-assisted therapy improved outcomes for post-stroke patients. More testing is needed to confirm effectiveness. #StrokeRecovery #HealthTech
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10046... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.31661/jbp...
Feasibility of Robot-Assistance Hand Physiotherapy in Post-Stroke Patients
Can robots help stroke recovery? Research suggests robot-assisted therapy improved outcomes for post-stroke patients. More testing is needed to confirm effectiveness. #StrokeRecovery #HealthTech
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December 27, 2025 at 8:21 AM
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How reliable are robotic assessments of joint stiffness? A study found robotic techniques consistently measure glenohumeral joint stiffness, aiding clinical evaluation. Could this improve outcome predictions? #Robotics #JointHealth
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10091... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jb...
Objective Measurement of Inferior-Directed Stiffness in Glenohumeral Joint Using a Specially Designed Robotic Device in Healthy Shoulders; Within- and Between-Session Reliability
How reliable are robotic assessments of joint stiffness? A study found robotic techniques consistently measure glenohumeral joint stiffness, aiding clinical evaluation. Could this improve outcome predictions? #Robotics #JointHealth
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December 24, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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Dry needling for Paralympics? RCT protocol tests on spasticity (MAS), motor (SCALE), ROM in T35-T38 athletes. Study aims to manage complications better. Performance boost? #ParalympicSports #DryNeedling
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10038... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bmjs...
Effects of Dry Needling on Spasticity and Motor Function in Paralympic Athletes: A Study Protocol for a Randomised Controlled Trial
Dry needling for Paralympics? RCT protocol tests on spasticity (MAS), motor (SCALE), ROM in T35-T38 athletes. Study aims to manage complications better. Performance boost? #ParalympicSports #DryNeedling
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December 24, 2025 at 8:25 AM
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FeNO proposed as biomarker to track anti-inflammatory effects of ultrasound/laser in chronic rhinosinusitis. #Rhinosinusitis #Biomarkers
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10023... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.me...
The Anti-Inflammatory Role of Therapeutic Ultrasound and Low-Level Laser in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Fractional Exhaled Nitric Oxide Outcome Hypothesis
FeNO proposed as biomarker to track anti-inflammatory effects of ultrasound/laser in chronic rhinosinusitis. #Rhinosinusitis #Biomarkers
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December 22, 2025 at 8:19 AM
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Study finds periodontal disease common in children with Cerebral Palsy! Conditions worsen with age and motor function levels. How can dental care be improved for these kids? #CerebralPalsy #ChildHealth
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10079... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.32598/irj...
Research Paper: Periodontal Diseases and Dental Caries in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Study finds periodontal disease common in children with Cerebral Palsy! Conditions worsen with age and motor function levels. How can dental care be improved for these kids? #CerebralPalsy #ChildHealth
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December 22, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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TMJ disorders linked to condylar position weren't tied to bite force—study finds no correlation in adults. Impacts treatment approaches? #TMJ #Dentistry
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10025... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1155/2023...
Relationship Between the Mandibular Condyle Position and the Bite Force in the People With Normal Temporomandibular Joint
TMJ disorders linked to condylar position weren't tied to bite force—study finds no correlation in adults. Impacts treatment approaches? #TMJ #Dentistry
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December 21, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Nano eye drops advance? Review shows nanosuspensions boost drug solubility, absorption. Research suggests better ocular therapy. Clear vision? #Ophthalmology #Nanosuspensions
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10013... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.ij...
Nanosuspensions in Ophthalmology: Overcoming Challenges and Enhancing Drug Delivery for Eye Diseases
Nano eye drops advance? Review shows nanosuspensions boost drug solubility, absorption. Research suggests better ocular therapy. Clear vision? #Ophthalmology #Nanosuspensions
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December 21, 2025 at 6:23 AM
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Game for ankle stability? Study shows exergaming beats balance training in ML stability for CAI athletes—improves performance, reduces fear. #SportsInjury #Exergaming
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10044... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1371/jour...
Comparison of the Effects of Exergaming and Balance Training on Dynamic Postural Stability During Jump-Landing in Recreational Athletes With Chronic Ankle Instability
Game for ankle stability? Study shows exergaming beats balance training in ML stability for CAI athletes—improves performance, reduces fear. #SportsInjury #Exergaming
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December 21, 2025 at 6:22 AM
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Walk easier? Study’s PID controller for FES neuroprosthesis auto-tunes, tracks ankle angle—model-free. Suggests mobility aid. #Neuroprosthesis #Rehabilitation
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10054... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.co...
Robust Adaptive Pid Control of Functional Electrical Stimulation for Drop-Foot Correction
Walk easier? Study’s PID controller for FES neuroprosthesis auto-tunes, tracks ankle angle—model-free. Suggests mobility aid. #Neuroprosthesis #Rehabilitation
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December 20, 2025 at 6:12 AM
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Can brain stimulation aid balance? Study finds balance training alone improves GI in CAI. #ChronicAnkleInstability #BalanceTraining
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10090... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1177/1941...
Effects of Combining Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation With Balance Training on Anticipatory Postural Adjustments in Persons With Chronic Ankle Instability
Can brain stimulation aid balance? Study finds balance training alone improves GI in CAI. #ChronicAnkleInstability #BalanceTraining
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December 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
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Do eye conditions vary by type? Study finds DRS types differ in amblyopia, anisometropia rates. #DuaneSyndrome #EyeHealth
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10092... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.op...
Refractive Features and Amblyopia in Duane's Retraction Syndrome: A Review of the 582 Patients
Do eye conditions vary by type? Study finds DRS types differ in amblyopia, anisometropia rates. #DuaneSyndrome #EyeHealth
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December 17, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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Tiny eye healers? Review suggests MSC-derived exosomes regenerate dry eye, keratoconus via immunomodulation—bypasses cell delivery issues. Promising for anterior diseases. #EyeHealth #Exosomes
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10047... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jt...
Application of Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes in Anterior Segment Eye Diseases: A Comprehensive Update Review
Tiny eye healers? Review suggests MSC-derived exosomes regenerate dry eye, keratoconus via immunomodulation—bypasses cell delivery issues. Promising for anterior diseases. #EyeHealth #Exosomes
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December 3, 2025 at 5:10 AM
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On Nov 21, 2025, the School of Rehabilitation hosted an international webinar: Foundational Neurobiology of Misophonia and Its Management with Prof. Ali Danesh (FAU). 30+ faculty & students joined, ending with an engaging Q&A.

#Misophonia #Audiology #Neurobiology #StudyInIran #HigherEd #TUMS
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
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Does MyoRing help keratoconus? Study finds it improves vision but shows some regression after 10 years. #Keratoconus #MyoRing
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10064... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1097/ico....
Long-Term Outcomes of a 360-Degree Intracorneal Ring Implantation for Keratoconus: A 10-Year Follow-Up
Does MyoRing help keratoconus? Study finds it improves vision but shows some regression after 10 years. #Keratoconus #MyoRing
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November 22, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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Better voice for singers? Study shows Edge Therapy + LMT improves glottal closure, SVHI in MTD-1—superior perceptual gains. #VoiceTherapy #SingingHealth
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10044... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1016/j.jv...
Effectiveness of Edge Therapy: A Randomized Clinical Trial for Muscle Tension Dysphonia
Better voice for singers? Study shows Edge Therapy + LMT improves glottal closure, SVHI in MTD-1—superior perceptual gains. #VoiceTherapy #SingingHealth
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November 18, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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Ankle stability boost? Study finds balance exercises enhance CNV amplitude—tDCS adds no benefit. #AnkleInstability #Neurophysiology
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10055... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1136/bmjs...
No Additive Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Balance Exercises for Brain Activity and Clinical Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Ankle Instability: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Ankle stability boost? Study finds balance exercises enhance CNV amplitude—tDCS adds no benefit. #AnkleInstability #Neurophysiology
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November 16, 2025 at 8:15 AM
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Swallowing issues in MS? Review aims to identify OPD risk factors, outcomes. Research suggests early detection cuts complications. Eat easier? #MultipleSclerosis #Dysphagia
www.rimpacts.com/rd/p?c=10018... 📄DOI: doi.org/10.1186/s136...
Risk Factors and Long-Term Outcomes of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Persons With Multiple Sclerosis: A Systematic Review Protocol
Swallowing issues in MS? Review aims to identify OPD risk factors, outcomes. Research suggests early detection cuts complications. Eat easier? #MultipleSclerosis #Dysphagia
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November 15, 2025 at 8:59 AM