(1) Background: Neck pain intensity, psychosocial factors, and physical function have been identified as potential predictors of neck disability. Machine learning algorithms have shown promise in classifying patients based on their neck disability status. So, the current study was conducted to identify predictors of neck disability in patients with neck pain based on clinical findings using machine learning algorithms. (2) Methods: Ninety participants with chronic neck pain took part in the study. Demographic characteristics in addition to neck pain intensity, the neck disability index, cervical spine contour, and surface electromyographic characteristics of the axioscapular muscles were measured. Participants were categorised into high disability and low disability groups based on the median value (22.2) of their neck disability index scores. Several regression and classification machine learning models were trained and assessed using a 10-fold cross-validation method; also, MANCOVA was used to compare between the two groups. (3) Results: The multilayer perceptron (MLP) revealed the highest adjusted R2 of 0.768, while linear discriminate analysis showed the highest receiver characteristic operator (ROC) area under the curve of 0.91. Pain intensity was the most important feature in both models with the highest effect size of 0.568 with p < 0.001. (4) Conclusions: The study findings provide valuable insights into pain as the most important predictor of neck disability in patients with cervical pain. Tailoring interventions based on pain can improve patient outcomes and potentially prevent or reduce neck disability.

Purpose: The primary objective was to investigate the effects of Pilates exercises on CS, and the secondary objective was to assess static trunk balance after recovery from COVID-19. Patients and Methods: 145 recovered COVID-19 university students between the ages of 19 and 25 participated in this single-blinded, randomized controlled trial study. The participants were divided into a Pilates group and a control group, each of which received a home exercise program. Core muscle endurance was measured using the five basic endurance tests and static balance using the Prokin system with open eyes (OE) and closed eyes (CE) at baseline and after three months of treatment. Results: All measured parameters showed improvement within the groups after treatment. Group comparison revealed a significant increase in the Pilates group in all core endurance tests (P< 0.001). The Prokin system results showed improvement in the Pilates group after treatment, while perimeter with OE, CE, and ellipse area with EC decreased (P< 0.001), but there was no significant difference in ellipse with OE between the groups. Conclusion: Pilates exercises positively improved core muscle endurance and trunk balance in people infected with COVID-19, which will be reflected in their quality of movement patterns and quality of life.

Due to their cognitive and physical impairments, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have detrimental effects on their daily activities. The goals of physical therapy (PT) treatment plans are to lessen impairments to body structure and function, support milestones, and encourage developmental sequence. Neurodevelopmental treatment (NDT) is a sensory–motor approach used by physical therapists/occupational therapists to children and adult function and manage movement disorders due to neurological impairment. No studies until now have focused on the role of the NDT approach of PT on children with ASD. So, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of NDT PT approach on the gross motor development and cognition of children with ASD. Forty children with ASD were randomly distributed into two groups: group A (intervention group) for PT, and group B (control group). They were evaluated using gross motor functional measure (GMFM)-66 to measure gross motor skills and Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales fifth edition (SB5) to measure the intelligence quotient and cognitive variables before and after intervention. Intervention continued for 3 months for children with ASD in the Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Group A had significant improvements for both gross motor function (P = 0.001) and cognition (P = 0.001), and group B showed no significant change for both gross motor (P = 0.69) and cognition (P = 0.21) while between-groups comparison showed significant improvement in group A for cognition (P = 0.003) and gross motor function (P = 0.003). It was concluded that gross motor development on GMFM-66 and cognitive functions of children with ASD on SB5 significantly improved after a structured individualized NDT PT program for 3 months of daily sessions for 1 h at school age for non-obese children with ASD.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experience negative effects on their everyday activities due to cognitive and motor disabilities. Physiotherapy treatment plans aim to reduce body structure and function impairments, promote developmental sequence, and facilitate milestones, while gluten-free casein-free (GFCF) diets have been proven effective in improving autism symptoms. So, the purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of a combined GFCF diet and neurodevelopmental (NDT) physical therapy program on the gross motor development and cognition of children with ASDs. Eighty children with ASD were distributed into four groups: A, for diet intervention; B, for physical therapy; C, for combined diet and physical therapy; and D was the control group. The evaluation was performed using gross motor functional measures and Stanford–Binet V5 before and after intervention. Intervention continued for 3 months for the children with ASD in the Jazan region, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Group A showed non-significant change for both gross motor (P = 0.89) and cognition (P = 0.53) functions, Groups B and C revealed significant improvement for both gross motor [mean difference (MD) = −12.77, 14.61] and cognition (MD = −14.2, 14.55), respectively, with (P = 0.001), and finally Group D showed no significant change for both gross motor (P = 0.65) and cognition (P = 0.16). Gross motor development and cognitive function of children with ASD significantly improved with the combination of the GFCF diet and NDT physical therapy program, with significant improvement with the NDT physical therapy alone on gross motor development and cognition, while using the GFCF diet alone had no change.

Background: Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) is crucial for knee joint stability, but total failure can impair proprioception. Rehabilitation involves unique regimens, virtual reality VR games being a helpful aid. Purpose: Examining how a Wii Fit rehabilitation program affects knee proprioception following ACL reconstruction. Methods: Thirty patients were assigned randomly to Study group (A), and control group (B). For eight weeks, the study group received the Wii Fit training protocol three times a week, lasting forty minutes each, with a conventional exercise program tailored to the control group. The knee joint's position sense was measured in both groups, before and after activities using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Results: After treatment the joint position error JPE significantly improved for group A and group B. With significant decrease of JPE for the three angles of group A compared to group B (P<0.01).: Conclusion: The results revealed that Playing weight shifting VR games on the Wii Fit for eight weeks, with a consistent exercise rehabilitation program, can significantly improve knee joint position sense.

Purpose: This study was conducted to release the debate and examine the short-term impact of KT on the quadriceps muscle following arthroscopic surgery for partial meniscectomy. Patients and Methods: As part of a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, 40 people who had an arthroscopic partial meniscectomy (APM) were randomly put into two groups, A and B. Group A received Kinesio tape (KT) for the superficial heads of the quadriceps muscle, while group B received placebo KTk. After 10 minutes of KT application, the peak torque of both groups was measured using a Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Results: Peak torque showed a significant increase in group A in comparison with group B during angular velocity 60◦/Sec. (F (1, 130) = 58.9, p < 0.001, ƞ2 =0.31) and during angular velocity 180◦/Sec. (F (1, 38) = 25.0, p < 0.001, ƞ2 =0.40). Conclusion: After APM, individuals experienced an immediate and significant improvement in the quadriceps’ peak torque following KT application to the Rectus femoris, Vastus medialis, and Vastus lateralis muscles from origin to insertion.