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Objectives: Estimation of stature from measurements of different human parts is a significant aspect of forensic medicine and forensic osteology to identify unknown individuals. Stature is dependent on several variables including genetics, race, age, geographical location, and climate conditions, so it is necessary to define a robust relationship for different people to aid in the identification of individuals. The current study was carried out to test a correlation between stature and foot parameters in a population from Najafabad, Iran. Methods: A total of 206 volunteer adults comprising 106 males and 100 females between the ages of 19 and 38 years were recruited for the study, and measurements of stature, foot length, foot width, medial arch height, lateral malleolus height, medial malleolus height, and navicular height were recorded. Linear regression models were used to estimate stature. Results: The results indicated a positive correlation between stature and foot measurements. Among all parameters, the left foot length (LFL) and right foot width showed the most (r=0.819) and the least (r=0.551) relationship with stature, respectively. A strong correlation between stature and foot dimensions was identified that could add a further dimension to the identification of individuals from skeletal parts. Conclusion: The LFL gives the best prediction of stature compared to other foot measurements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background & Objective: Cerebral palsy is a non-progressive disorder of posture and motor status caused by various factors and can cause childhood disabilities and abnormalities like flat foot deformity. Kinesio Taping is a typical technique that helps relieve pain, relax muscles, and increase proprioception. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of Kinesio Taping on the plantar arch index in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. Materials & Methods: This randomized clinical trial study was performed on 20 children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy aged 2 to 6 years in Zanjan-Iran rehabilitation centers. The children were examined in separate intervention and control groups. In the control group, common flat foot exercises were performed. In contrast, in the intervention group, the Kinesio Taping method was used in addition to the mentioned exercises, and finally, the data were analyzed. Paired samples T-Test and Independent T-Test were used to determine the effect of Kinesio Taping in reducing flat feet. Results: After statistical analysis, it was found that, although both groups showed significant results in their plantar arch indexes, the intervention group's results seemed more effective (p<0.05). Conclusion: Kinesio taping can be a safe, inexpensive, and accessible method to manage flat feet complications in children with diplegic cerebral palsy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Consciousness disturbances are the most common posttraumatic complications. The purpose of this study was to compare the single and combined effects of nature sounds and foot sole reflexology massage on level of consciousness in traumatic comatose patients. This randomized controlled clinical trial was conducted in 2 teaching hospitals in an urban area of Iran. Samples were 120 traumatic comatose patients who were randomly assigned into control, nature sounds, foot reflexology massage, and nature sounds plus foot sole reflexology massage groups. Patients in all groups received routine care. Interventions were performed twice a day for 2 weeks, each time for 30 minutes. The patients' level of consciousness was assessed using the Glasgow Coma Scale before, 1 week, and 2 weeks after the intervention. The groups had no significant differences in the mean scores of the consciousness level before, 1 week after, and the last day of the intervention. Also, there was a significant difference in the number of patients who regained full consciousness ( P= .001) in the intervention groups compared with the control group. Significant differences in the number of days of consciousness were reported in at least one of the groups compared with other groups ( P= .001). This difference was significant in the control group compared with the foot reflexology massage group ( P= .032), as well as the nature sounds plus foot sole reflexology massage group ( P= .001). Single or combined interventions can increase the level of consciousness in comatose patients and reduce the duration of coma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]