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Background: This study aimed to investigate the effect of continuous and interval cardiac rehabilitation exercise training on tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-α), interleukin 1 beta (IL-1β), and interleukin 6 (IL-6) in patients with coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Methods: 30 patients with coronary artery bypass graft surgery up to one month ago were randomly selected and assigned to control, and interval and continuous exercise training groups (n = 10 for each one). Subjects performed their special exercise training program for eight weeks based on their groups, interval exercise training: 15 seconds of high-intensity training and 15 seconds of rest, and continuous exercise training: 20-25 minutes of moderate-intensity training. Blood samples were collected to evaluate IL-6, TNF-α, and IL-1β. Repeated measure ANOVA was used to show the difference and Bonferron's post hoc test to determine the location of the difference. All statistical analysis were done at the significant level of P < 0.05. Findings: Serum levels of TNF-α and IL-1β decreased significantly after 8 weeks of rehabilitation exercise training in two experimental group. Moreover, a significant difference was seen between exercise training groups, as interval exercise training induced more decline in TNF-α and IL-1β decline compared to continuation exercise training (P < 0.050). Two type of rehabilitation exercise training did not significantly change the level of IL-6 in patients with coronary artery bypass graft (P > 0.050). Conclusion: By performing exercise training, especially interval exercise training, the pre-inflammatory indexes reduce, and it prevents postoperative complications such as revascularization and stroke.

Background: Chronic ankle instability due to ankle sprain is a common injury among athletes. Theraband exercises and the use of external stabilization devices for nerve-muscle controlling in the injured ankle are among rehabilitation and prevention methods for ankle sprain. This study aimed to compare the effect of eight weeks of Theraband exercises or using kinesiotape on performance, balance, and range of motion among the athletes with chronic ankle instability. Methods: In a clinical trial study, 30 athletes from the city of Kazeroun, Iran, who had ankle sprain at least twice during the last six month before the study were selected and randomly divided into two groups of Theraband and kinesiotape. The 8-week training program was performed 3 sessions a week. Performance measurement [Figure of 8 HopTest (FH)], balance [Star Excursion Balance Test (SEBT)], and range of motion (goniometer) were evaluated. The data were analyzed using dependent and independent t statistical tests. Findings: The kinesiotape group were better significantly in performance compared Theraband group (P = 0.001); Theraband group were better significantly in anterior (P = 0.001), right (P = 0.16), and left (P = 0.02) balance, as well as dorsiflexion (P = 0.001) and plantar flexion (P = 0.010) range of motion. Conclusion: Theraband exercises and kinesiotape both significantly improved performance, balance, and range of motion among the athletes. Theraband exercises were more effective in balance and range of motion, and kinesiotape was more effective in athletic performance.