Professor, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Prof. Khosro Khademi Kalantari 🧑⚕️, Ph.D. PT, is a distinguished professor in the Department of Physical Therapy at Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. He holds a BSc and MSc in Physiotherapy from Tehran University, and a PhD in Neuroscience & Biomedical Systems from Glasgow University. 🎓 He has received multiple Outstanding Educator and Researcher Awards 🏅, with contributions to rehabilitation and physical therapy. Prof. Khademi Kalantari is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine 📚 and holds a patent for a pneumatic knee orthotic. 💡✍️
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Educational Background 🎓
Prof. Khosro Khademi Kalantari, a distinguished academic, earned his BSc in Physiotherapy from Tehran University (1983-1987). He continued his studies with a MSc in Physiotherapy from Tehran University of Medical Sciences (1988-1990). His academic journey led him to Glasgow University, where he completed his PhD in Neuroscience & Biomedical Systems (1998-2002). 🌍💡 Prof. Khademi Kalantari’s extensive education has been the foundation of his groundbreaking work in rehabilitation and physical therapy. His dedication to academic excellence has earned him recognition in both local and international spheres. 📚👨⚕️
Awards & Recognition 🏅
Prof. Khosro Khademi Kalantari has received numerous prestigious awards throughout his career. He ranked 2nd in his BSc in Physical Therapy at Tehran University of Medical Sciences in 1987, and 1st in his MSc in Physiotherapy in 1990. 🏆 His commitment to education has earned him multiple Outstanding Educator Awards from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences in 2003, 2008, 2011, and 2012. 🎓 Additionally, he was recognized with the Outstanding Award in Educational Processing in 2011, showcasing his impactful contributions to the field of rehabilitation and physical therapy. 🌟👨⚕️
Research Focus
Prof. Khosro Khademi Kalantari’s research spans a variety of topics within physical therapy, rehabilitation, and biomechanics. His studies primarily focus on musculoskeletal disorders, neurological rehabilitation, and sports injuries. Key areas include gait analysis, joint instability, and muscle function during rehabilitation, particularly for stroke and knee osteoarthritis patients. He also investigates electromyographic activity in muscles and the effects of functional exercises and stretching. Prof. Kalantari’s work in neural rehabilitation and biomechanics is further complemented by his contributions to muscle imaging and exercise therapy. 🏋️♂️💪
Publication Top Notes
- The relationship between the height of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) and the ankle and knee injuries in professional runners 🏃♂️ (Cited by 136, 2008)
- Measurement of superficial and deep abdominal muscle thickness: an ultrasonography study 💪 (Cited by 110, 2016)
- The effect of functional stretching exercises on neural and mechanical properties of the spastic medial gastrocnemius muscle in patients with chronic stroke 🧠 (Cited by 91, 2018)
- The effect of functional stretching exercises on functional outcomes in spastic stroke patients 🧑⚕️ (Cited by 84, 2018)
- Correlation between Hip Rotation Range-of-Motion Impairment and Low Back Pain 💥 (Cited by 81, 2015)
- A comparison of scapulothoracic muscle electromyographic activity in subjects with and without subacromial impingement syndrome 🏋️♂️ (Cited by 79, 2017)
- Effect of sustained traction on physical improvements of patients with severe knee osteoarthritis 🦵 (Cited by 67, 2013)
- Effect and persistency of botulinum toxin iontophoresis in the treatment of palmar hyperhidrosis 💉 (Cited by 66, 2008)
- Immediate and delayed effects of forearm kinesio taping on grip strength ✋ (Cited by 62, 2014)
- The sign of unilateral neck semispinalis capitis muscle atrophy in patients with chronic non-specific neck pain 🦴 (Cited by 62, 2012)
- Attention demands of postural control in non-specific chronic low back pain subjects with low and high pain-related anxiety 🤕 (Cited by 41, 2018)
- Measurement of force sense reproduction in the knee joint: application of a new dynamometric device 🦵 (Cited by 39, 2016)
- The effect of base of support stability on shoulder muscle activity during closed kinematic chain exercises 🏋️♀️ (Cited by 35, 2014)
- Electromyographic activity of the hip and knee muscles during functional tasks in males with and without patellofemoral pain 🦵 (Cited by 34, 2019)
- Reliability and validity of the pain anxiety symptom scale in Persian speaking chronic low back pain patients 😣 (Cited by 34, 2017)