Teaching & Students

Taught Courses

  • Instructor
    • Institution: University of Isfahan
    • Location: Iran
    • Date: 1999 - 2023
    • Courses:
      • Kinesiology
      • Patho-Kinesiology
      • Neuromuscular Physiology
      • Exercise and Disease
      • Rehab of Injured Athletes
      • Statistics and Research Methods in Exercise Sciences
  • Instructor
    • Institution: University of Isfahan
    • Location: Iran
    • Date: 1990 - 1993
    • Courses:
      • Exercise Physiology
      • Assessment and Evaluation in PE
      • Physical Fitness
      • Exercise and Disease

Supervised & Advised Dissertations

Supervised PhD Dissertations

  • Capability of Functional Indicators to Predict Structural and Biomechanical Indices for Return to Play in Athletes Following ACL Reconstruction, A Shafiepour, Ongoing.

  • Effect of DNS Training on Functional Postural-Stabilization, Quality of Life, Fear of Falling, and Pain in Elderly Men with Non-Specific Low Back Pain, H Safari, Ongoing.

  • Effects of Exercise Rehab to Overcome Asymmetry in Athletes with Chronic Ankle Instability, M Ziaee, Ongoing.

  • Effects of Confidence Restoration and PNF Exercises on Knee Range of Motion, Pain Phobia, and Movement Phobia Following ACL Reconstruction, Sh Asad-Karami.

  • Effects of LAPCraf Training on Walking and Running in Athletes Following ACL Reconstruction, A Sharifi.

  • Effects of the Light Board Square Step Exercises on Balance, Coordination, Stepping, and Symptoms in Children with Autism, Z AghaKojaki.

  • Physical Function in Elder People Suffering from Knee Osteoarthritis: Land vs. Aquatic Exercise Therapy, A Etesami.

  • Effects of Kangoo Jump Training on Static and Dynamic Balance and Posture Sway in Autistic Children, P Nekoee.

  • Effects of NASM vs. PRI Exercise Rehab on the Consequences of Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain, N Fazel.

  • Effects of NASM Training on Specific Foot Problems of Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Neuropathy, S Heydari.

  • Effects of Aquatic Walk on Functional Performance in Males Suffering Non-Specific Chronic Low Back Pain, V Rezaee

  • Concurrent Validity of 5 Basic Motor Tests in Estimating Knee Joint Reaction Force and the Influence of DNS Training on Them, N Mahdieh.

  • Effects of Perturbation Training on Kinetic Factors, EMG, Functional Movement, Quality of Life, and Fear of Falling in Elderly People, H Arghavani.

  • Effects of Training vs. Detraining on Functional Movements in Firefighters, M Jafari.

  • Effect of Walking Training on Stable vs. Unstable Surfaces on Balance and Kinematic Parameters of Walking in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, P Rahmani.

Advised PhD Dissertations

  • Effects of the Light Board Square Step Exercises on Cortisol, Sleep Quality, Physical Factors, and Symptoms of Children with Autism, D Sadeghi.

  • Effects of Preoperative Rehab Exercises on Movement Function and Meniscus Microstructure of Candidates for Meniscus Surgery, S Hussaini.

  • Effects of High Intensity Functional Training on Oxidative Stress, Muscle Damage Biomarkers, and Performance of Elite Basketball Players, A Hosepian.

Supervised MSc Dissertations

  • Effects of Traditional vs. Respiratory Core Stability Training on Shoulder Exhaustion, Range of Motion, and Swimming Function in Young Male Elite Swimmers, S ShahKarami.

  • Effects of Yoga vs. Rhythmic Square Stepping on Functional Fitness and Fall Self-Efficacy in Elderly Women, SH Ghadiri.

  • Effects of Corrective Exercises During Dialysis on Thoracic Curvature, Forward Head, and Balance in Patients with Hemodialysis, B Khaje-eyan.

  • Norms of Lumbar and Thoracic Curves in Iraqi Male Students, A Al-Alatbi.

  • Effects of Thera Band Exercises on Pain, Range of Motion, and Quality of Life in Athletes with Knee Meniscus Tears, H Al-KashKhashi.

  • Effects of an NASM Corrective Exercise Course on Balance, Joint Position Sense, and Lower Limb Function in Male Athletes with Functional Ankle Instability, A Al-Karrar.

  • Effects of Home Exercise vs. DNS Training on Pain, Functional Disability, Range of Motion, and Muscle Strength of Female Students with Low Back Pain, L Al-Yodavi.

  • Relationship Between Screen Time and Upper Cross Syndrome in Female Middle School Students in Baghdad, B Al-Rashid.

  • Effects of Home-Based Corrective Exercises on Thoracic Curvature, Forwarded Head, and Balance in Patients with Hemodialysis, S Nikbakht.

  • Effects of Core Stability Training on Functional Movement Screening (FMS) Tests in Males with Lower Back Disc Bulging, E Anis.

  • Effects of Exercise Rehab on Pain, Range of Motion, and Strength of Wrist in People with Tennis Elbow, Z Al-Taee.

  • Effects of Plyometric Training on Motor Function, Kinesthetic Sense, and Balance in Iraqi Teenagers Involved in Martial Arts, J Al-Honaizal.

  • Effects of +11 Warm-Up with vs. Without RNT Training on Motor Function and Injury Risk Factors in Female Professional Futsal Players, Sh Molaee.

  • The Feasibility, Reliability, and Validity of Virtual Execution of Functional Movement Screen Tests, H Kafee.

  • Effects of Corrective Exercises on Lumbar Lordosis, A Systematic Review, F Ameri.

  • Effect of Static Stretch and Self-Myofascial Release During Plyometric Training on Pain, Flexibility, Balance, and Power of Volleyball Players, H Haqiqi.

  • Effects of NASM Training on Pain, Functional Movement, and Quality of Life in Violinists with Upper Cross Syndrome, M. Rezaee

  • Effects of DNS Training on Balance, FMS Scores, and Fear of Falling in Elderly Men, H Safari.

  • Effects of Tai Chi vs. Square-Stepping Exercise on Functional Movement and Active Range of Motion in Elderly Women, F Sadeghian.

  • Acute Effect of Different Time Periods of Static Stretching on the Isokinetic Strength and Flexibility of Shortened Triceps Surae Muscle, H Torkan.

  • Effects of a Specific Upper Extremity NASM Training on Push-Up Test, S Mosavi.

  • Effects of a Rehabilitation Course with DNS Approach on Children with Non-Specific Low Back Pain, M Taqavi.

  • Effects of Self Myofascial Release on Delayed Onset of Muscle Soreness and Performance, S Khorshidi.

  • Effects of a Specific Hurdle Step Training on Functional Movements of Lower Extremity in Firefighters, A Lavaee.

  • Impact of Menstrual Cycle Phases on Lower Limb Strength and Landing Kinematics in Professional Soccer Players, B Moqimi.

  • Effects of NASM Exercises Based on In-Line Lunge on the Functional Movements of the Lower Extremity, F Imami.

  • Effects of Exercises Based on NASM Approach on the Functional Movements of the Lower Extremity, M Ziaee.

  • Validity of Functional Movement Screening Tests in Predicting Injuries of Professional Football and Futsal Players, H Bigdelli.

  • Effect of NASM Exercises on Functional Mobility of Shoulder, A Shaifi.

  • Effects of Combined Exercises (Balance and Core Stabilization) on Balance and Landing Technique of Elite Basketball Players, M Seri.

  • Effects of Early Neuromuscular Rehab on Movement Function and Quality of Life Following Stroke, M Yazdani.

  • Prevalence and Possible Causes of Injuries in Professional and Amateur Wrestlers, E Skandari.

  • Effects of Exercise Rehab and Massage on Shoulder Pain and Function in People with Paraplegia, B Mansori.

  • Effect of Corrective Exercises on Thoracic Arc and Shoulder Roundness in Elite National Rowers, N Hojati.

  • EMG Comparison of Core Stabilizer Muscles in People with vs. Without Back Pain in 4 Typical Movements, S Amin-Nejad.

  • Effects of Foot Contact Surface in Zigzag Running on the Risk Factors of Lower Limb Injuries, M Jorast.

  • Effects of Core Stabilization Training on Gait Characteristics, Energy, and Balance on Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury Patients, M Yari.

  • Effects of Abdominal Massage on Constipation in Women with Spinal Cord Injury, N Vahidi.

  • Effects of a Neuromuscular Rehab on Balance and Walking Following Incomplete Spinal Cord Injury, Sh Kargar.

  • Effects of Landing Technique Modification of In-Depth Jump on Lower Extremities Injury Risk Factors, M Forodi.

  • Effect of Corrective Exercises on Inwardly Rotated Foot in 11-14 Years Old Students, M Mirzaee.

  • Modeling Independent Running for the Blind Children and Measuring Its Effects on Running Kinematics, Z Aghakojaki.

  • Effects of Modifying the Vertical Jump Landing Technique on Lower Extremity Injury Risk Factors, H Sabagh.

  • Impact of Synchronous vs. Asynchronous Wheelchair Running on Endurance, M Yahia.

  • Impact of Modifying Landing Technique in Zigzag Running on Lower Extremity Injury Risk Factors, M Azami.

  • Effects of Neuromuscular Exercise vs. Traditional Physiotherapy on Functional Disability Caused by Low-Back Pain During Pregnancy, M Rouhi.

  • Introducing a Model for Exercise Rehab Through Tele-Exercise (First Step: Back Pain), M Babaee.

  • Effects of Home Exercise on Pain, Disability, Quality of Life, and Physical Fitness in Women with Back Pain, F Zare.

  • Impact of Aerobics Training on Health and Physical Fitness in Type 1 Diabetic Adolescent Girls, F Sadeqian.

  • Estimation of Aerobic Exercise Intensity Through Counting, Deep Breathing, and Talk Tests, M Heydari.

  • Comparison of Respiratory Status and Aerobic Performance in 11–17-Year-Old Female Students in 3 Climatic Regions of Isfahan Province, E Rafiee.

  • Design and Production of an Electric Inclinometer and Validating It for Measuring Body Joints, P Pazira.

  • Effects of Exercise Therapy vs. Palumbo Knee Brace on Patellar Lateral Deviance, K Fini.

  • Prevalence of Exercise-Induced Asthma in Students (Feridon Shahr), Asadi, Taqi.

  • Effects of Stretch vs. Stretch-Strength Training on Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, S Ardekani.

  • Effects of a Period of Aquatic Exercise Therapy on Pain and Movement Function of Women with Knee Osteoarthritis, A Etesami.

  • Effects of a Home-Based Exercise Rehab Course on Movement Function and Quality of Life After CABG and PCI Early Post-Discharge, M Shadi.

  • Types and Rate of Injuries in Females Involved in Aerobics and Step Aerobics, F Kazemi.

  • Effects of an Exercise Program Designed for Pregnancy on Delivery Style, Quality of Life, and Muscle Fitness, N Fazel.

  • Effects of Sub Patellar Taping on Joint Angle Reconstruction in Athletes, Non-Athletes, and Patients with Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome, M Bahman-Ziari.

  • Evaluation of a “Software for Soccer Training Design” from the Perspective of Coaches, F Haji-Ghyasian.

  • The Relationship between “Undergraduate Physical Education Courses and Job Requirements” from the Perspective of PE Teachers and Experts, M Ranjbar.

  • Risk Factors of Lateral Ankle Sprain in Injured vs. Uninjured Female Basketball Players, J Mahdavi.

  • Determining the Appropriate Height of Hurdles for Consecutive Jump in Plyometric Exercises, Sh Davar-Panah.

  • Determining the Best Pre-Jump Height in Vertical Jump, M Jafari.

  • Estimation of Healthy Women’s Biological Age Based on Physical Fitness Factors, B Rafei.

  • Estimation of VO2max of Students via Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Aerobic Sports, N Marvi.

  • Identification of Sports Software and Production of a Database for Them, A Talaee.

  • Norms of Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Football Sports for Students of Junior High Schools, Z Daneshvar.

  • Norms of Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Handball Sports for Students of Junior High Schools, H Sabzi.

  • Estimation of Men’s VO2max via Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Aerobic Sports, B Ahmadi.

  • Estimation of Women’s VO2max via Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Aerobic Sports, S Sohrabi.

  • Validation of the Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Sports, E Sajadi.

  • Barriers to Women’s Sport Participation and Their Relationship with Motivation, M Karami.

  • Validity of Non-Exercise Models to Estimate VO2max, B Asgari.

  • Validation of the Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Handball Sports, M Abudarda.

  • Best Age to Learn Skateboard, F Fazel.

  • Validation of Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Aquatic Sports, T Javadi.

  • Validation of the Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Football Sports, A Khorshidi.

  • Validation of the Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Racquet Sports, F Motamer.

  • Validation of Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Gymnastics, B Mohammadi.

  • Validation of Field Body Fat Estimation Methods for Iranian Females, L Mosharaf.

  • Validation of Octagonal Talent Identification Test (OTIT) for Sports, R Fakhr-Pour.

  • Reliability, Validity, and Objectivity of the Practical Test for Selecting Physical Education Students, M Rabiee.

  • Prevalence, Causes, and Consequences of Physical Injuries among Young Elite Wrestlers, S Ansari.

  • Effects of Mental Practice as a Supplement to Practical Training on Learning Speed of Bar Pullovers, N Ferghat.

Advised MSc Dissertations

  • Effects of Jump-Rope Workout on Spinal and Foot Arches in Boy Students Aged 10-13 (with Cavus, Planus, and Normal Foot), A Ghaderian.

  • Effects of Rhythmic Training with vs. Without Music on Physical Fitness and Quality of Life in Children with Down Syndrome, A Nosrat.

  • Effect of Combined Exercises on Patient with Polymyositis, A Case Study, F Kasaee.

  • Effects of Therapeutic Massage on Some Physical and Psychological Parameters in Women with Migraine, A Asadi.

  • Effects of Rebound Therapy vs. Aerobic Training on Asthmatic Patients, M Sadeghi.

  • Effects of Neuromuscular Training on Functional Movement and Quality of Life in Women with Multiple Sclerosis, S Davari.

  • Effects of Corrective Exercises on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Rice Farmers, H Akbar-Nejad.

  • Determination of Validity and Reliability of A Novel Method (Ultrasound Wave) in Measuring the Lumbar Arc Angle, H Arghavani.

  • Effects of Exercise Rehab on Health-Related Fitness and Spinal Column Args in Adolescents with Intellectual Disability, M Mashhadi.

  • Effects of Exercise Rehabilitation on Chronic Ankle Instability in Elite Athletes, m Rahmani.

  • Effects of Therapeutic Massage vs. Aerobic Training on Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, and Quality of Life in Hypertensive Patients, D Sanjari.

  • Effects of Volleyball Training with vs. Without Pre-Jump on Performance, Delayed Muscle Soreness, and Scrambling, M Hadadi.

  • Design and Construction of an Instrument to Estimate Body Density and Determine Its Validity and Reliability, D Sadeghi.

  • Relationship Between Body Composition and Pulmonary Function in MS Patients, K Khodaee.

  • Effects of Therapeutic Massage on Physical and Psychological Parameters in Women with Multiple Sclerosis, S Tahmasebi.

  • Prevalence and Causes of Injuries in Volleyball Premier League Based on Video Analysis of the Games, D Lotfi.

  • Relationship of Delmas Index with Body Composition and Maximal Oxygen Consumption in Athletes, M Karim-Azad.

  • Isokinetic Function and Knee Joint Position Sense in Healthy vs. ACL-Reconstructed Elite Athletes, E Khosravi.

  • Knee Joint Position Sense: A Comparison Among Volleyball Players, Soccer Players, and Non-Athletes, M Sherafat.

  • Sports Priorities of Students in Primary and Secondary Schools of Isfahan Province and Its Relationship with Sports Facilities, M Totoni.

  • Effects of Game-Approach Training on Soccer Learning, M Faraso.

  • The Impact of Foot Positions on Vertical Jump Height, A Drodgar.

  • Effects of Oral Clogose Intake at Initiation of Moderate Long-Duration Exercise in Male vs. Female Athletes, M ShahbazI.

  • Nutritional Knowledge and Eating Habits of Athletic Athletes, H Sadeqhi-Pour.

  • Physical Fitness and Mental Health of Level 11 vs. Level 12 Senior High School Students, M Zarin.

  • The Accuracy of VO2max Estimation by Questionnaire Compared to Field and Lab Methods, S Takesh.

  • Designing and Validation of a New Incremental Aerobic Test, F Zamanian.

  • Effect of Audience Presence on Fine and Gross Motor Skills, E Ghanbari.

  • A Comparative Study of Prevalence, Causes, and Outcomes of Sport Injuries in Mountaineers, E Banitalebi.

  • Passing Accuracy in Standing vs. Jumping Pass in Volleyball, A Kor.

  • The Relationship Between Age, Body Mass Index, and Physical Fitness Factors in Military Forces, M Salari.

  • Awareness and Application of Injury Prevention Strategies in Iranian Professional Footballers, M Maghami.

  • Updating the Undergraduate Curriculum of Physical Education and Sport Sciences Students in Isfahan University, H Karami.

  • Comparison of MDA and DC Among Aerobic Athletes, Anaerobic Athletes, and Non-Athletes, M Memar-Moghadam.

  • Comparing the Level of Competitive and State Anxiety in Fixed vs. Reserved Basketball Players, F Kohian.

  • Barriers of Sport Activities in Leisure Time of University Students, M Dafashi.

Research Projects

  • A Model to Identify and Introduce Sports Elites (Based on the Specific Cases in Isfahan Province), 2013.

  • Modification of Provision and Evaluation in Football Course for Students, 2009.

  • Modification of Evaluation in Physical Education Course for Students, 2004.