Volume 5, Issue 2 (5-2023)  

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XML A Selected Balance Exercise Combined with Anodal tDCS Was Beneficial in Balance Performance but not in Working Memory in Healthy Older Adults
P. 1-9
Mehrshad Mehrdadian , Esmaeel Saemi * , Georgian Badicu , Mohammadreza Doustan , Tomofumi Yamaguchi
Abstract (290 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (60 Downloads)   |   Highlights
  • Decreased balance skills are the key factors in falls in older adilts.
  • Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has recently drawn attention as an effective technique to improve motor performance and cognitive function in older adults.
  • Selected balance exercise program combined with anodal tDCS can improve balance performance but not working memory in older adults.


XML Comparison of an Eight-week Training Program with and without Virtual Reality on Motor and Cognitive Performance of Women with Multiple Sclerosis
P. 10-18
Seyedehomme Eiman Razavi , Mohammad Hossein Alizadeh * , Somayeh Namdar Tajari
Abstract (234 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (66 Downloads)   |   Highlights
  • Sports training with VR technology helps to improve the physical and mental condition of MS patients by creating relaxation and controlling stress and anxiety. 
  • VR is a motivational and effective alternative for the motor and cognitive rehabilitation of MS patients.
  • Using VR improves mental status and cognitive performance in MS patients.


XML Is body Mass Index as a Marker of Obesity Predicting Motor Development of Obese Children?
P. 19-20
Khadijeh Irandoust *
Abstract (163 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (81 Downloads)

XML Does Swimming Moderate the Negative Effects of Maternal Deprivation on Hippocampal BDNF Levels, Spatial Learning and Motor Function?
P. 21-28
Mozhgan Abdollahzadeh , Shahzad Tahmasebi Boroujeni * , Elahe Arabameri
Abstract (180 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (44 Downloads)   |   Highlights
  • Rats exposed to Early maternal deprivation (EMD) + Swimming Training (ST) and individual ST groups.
  • The memory of the offspring measured by the level of the BDNF, MWM test, and OF test.
  • Early deprivation decreased hippocampal BDNF level significantly.
  • ST moderated the adverse effect of early deprivation.
  • ST as a non-pharmacological solution would moderate the effects of stress caused by EMD.


XML The Effect of Quiet Eye Training on the Gaze Behavior and Performance of Players in Volleyball Service
P. 29-34
Faeze Zali , Elahe Arabameri * , Mehdi Shahbazi
Abstract (210 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (170 Downloads)   |   Highlights
  • Vision is one of the sources of sensory information in controlling movement and coordination.
  • Visual perceptual abilities are increased through special visual exercises.
  • Quiet eye (QE) training on motor behaviors have been investigated and showes that have a positive effect in performance.
  • QE training to traditional training increase the duration of the fixation and improved performance in volleyball service.


XML The Effect of Mental and Physical Training on Meta Cognitive Beliefs and Sports Performance of Elite Karate Athletes
P. 35-45
Samira Akbari Niaz Abadi , Amin Azimkhani * , Reza Aminzadeh
Abstract (229 Views) | Full-Text (PDF) (30 Downloads)   |   Highlights
  • Performance of elite karate athletes is affected by both physical and mental factors.
  • Mental and physical exercises have a positive effect on the metacognitive beliefs and sports performance of elite karate athletes.


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