Sadaf Ashraf's research while affiliated with Universidade da Madeira and other places

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Knee and foot deformities refer to structural abnormalities in the knee and foot bones, joints, ligaments, or muscles. Various factors, including genetics, injury, disease, or excessive use, can cause these deformities. These musculoskeletal conditions can significantly impact individuals' quality of life. This study examined foot and knee deformit...
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Sedentary behavior and inadequate energy expenditure are serious global public health concerns among youngsters. The exponential growth in technology emerges as a valuable opportunity to foster physical activity, particularly through active video games. We performed a systematic review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews...

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... The strong association between gender and knee angular deformities was highlighted, considering the balanced distribution of male and female participants in our study. This gender-specific prevalence is supported by existing literature (17,19,20,21,22) and underscores the importance of considering gender as a variable in the study of knee deformities. Reflecting on the study, it is important to acknowledge its strengths, including the methodological approach and the consideration of both gender and BMI as key variables. ...