In sport • Sadek, Z., Mohsen, H., Yazbek, S., Nabulsi, Z. A. A., Rifai Sarraj, A., & Hoteit, M. (2022). Dietary supplements use among athletes in Lebanon: Knowledge, attitudes, practices, and correlates. Foods, 11(10), 1521b. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods11101521 o PMID: 35627091 • Sadek, Z., Albar, S., Mattar, L., Jendieh, I., Mansour, D., Zayour, N., & Hoteit, M. (2025). Exploring the prevalence and risks of eating disorders in Lebanon’s athletic community. Scientific Reports, Nature Publishing Group. o PMID: 40055312 • Moqaddam, M. A., Nemati, M., Mansouri Dara, M., Hoteit, M., Sadek, Z., Ramezani, A., Rand, M. K., Abbassi Daloii, A., Pashaei, Z., Almaqhawi, A., Razi, O., Escobar, K. A., Supriya, R., Saeidi, A., & Zouhal, H. (2024). Exploring the impact of astaxanthin supplementation in conjunction with a 12-week CrossFit training regimen on selected adipo myokines levels in obese males. Nutrients, 16(17), 2857. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu16172857 ResearchGate+14PubMed+14MDPI+14 o PMID: 39275173 • Saeidi, A., Motamedi, P., Hoteit, M., Sadek, Z., Ramadan, W., Mansouri Dara, M., Almaqhawi, A., Shahrbanian, S., Abednatanzi, H., Escobar, K. A., Pashaei, Z., Al Kiyumi, M. H., Laher, I., & Zouhal, H. (2024, December). Impact of spinach thylakoid extract induced 12 week high intensity functional training on specific adipokines in obese males. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, 21(1), Article 2398467. https://doi.org/10.1080/15502783.2024.2398467 KnE Publishing+14 o PMID: 39308032 • Nemati, M., Bozorgtabar, N., Hoteit, M., Sadek, Z., Almaqhawi, A., Rashidy Pour, A., 6 | P a g e Nemati, N., Rashidi, M., Karimi, N., Khademosharie, M., Bagheri, R., Saeidi, A., Al Kiyumi, M. H., Heinrich, K. M., & Zouhal, H. (2024). Antioxidant supplementation boosts the advantages of CrossFit workouts on oxidative and muscle damage markers in obese males. Nutrition & Metabolism, 21, 91. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12986-024- 00860-6 PMC+10PubMed+10PubMed+10 o PMID: 39543726 • Development of a novel sport food exchange list based on commercial sport products sold in Lebanon". Zahra Sadek, Ghida Chiha, Saja Yazbeck, Zein Al Abidin Nabulsi, Wiam Ramadan, Fadi Al Kibbe, Ahmad Rifai Sarraj, Maha Hoteit. Submitted to CurrentDevelopments in Nutrition In cardio-pulmonary Rehabilitation • Sadek, Z., Salami, A., Youness, M., Awada, C., Hamade, M., Joumaa, W. H., Ramadan, W., & Ahmaidi, S. (2022). A randomized controlled trial of high-intensity interval training and inspiratory muscle training for chronic heart failure patients with inspiratory muscle weakness. Chronic Illness, 18(1), 140–154. https://doi.org/10.1177/1742395320920700 (PubMed) • Sadek, Z., Ramadan, W., Khachfe, H., Ajouz, G., Baydoun, H., Joumaa, W. H., & Ahmaidi, S. (2021). Comparaison entre entraînement aérobie continu et intermittent pour évaluer le modèle d’exercice optimal chez les patients atteints d’insuffisance cardiaque : une méta-analyse. Kinésithérapie, la Revue, 21(239), 37–47. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.kine.2021.02.008 (Elsevier) • Sadek, Z., Salami, A., Joumaa, W. H., Awada, C., Ahmaidi, S., & Ramadan, W. (2018). Best mode of inspiratory muscle training in heart failure patients: A systematic review and meta-analysis. European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, 25(16), 1691–1701. https://doi.org/10.1177/2047487318792315 (PubMed) • Sadek, Z., Ahmaidi, S., Youness, M., Awada, C., Joumaa, W. H., & Ramadan, W. (2023). Combining aerobic interval, inspiratory and resistance trainings induces better cardiac remodelling and exercise capacity in heart failure patients. European Journal of Physiotherapy, 25(3), 129–137. https://doi.org/10.1080/21679169.2021.2017477 Indexed in: Scopus, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science ESCI • Sadek, Z., Ramadan, W., Ahmaidi, S., Youness, M., & Joumaa, W. H. (2024). Electromyogram power spectrum and cardiac function changes after combined aerobic interval training and inspiratory muscle training in heart failure patients. International Heart Journal, 65(1), 71–83. https://doi.org/10.1536/ihj.23-326 PMID: 38296582 • Effects of Aerobic Training Combined with Inspiratory Muscle Training on Cardiopulmonary and Skeletal Muscle Function, Dyspnea and Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure. Zahra SADEK, Said Ahmaidi, Wissam Joumaa, Fadia Shebbo,Mahmoud Youness, and Wiam Ramadan. IARIA, 2017. ISBN: 978-1- 61208-604-0. • Impact of Resistance Training in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure. Zahra SADEK, 7 | P a g e Said Ahmaidi, Wissam Joumaa, Charifa Awada, Mahmoud Youness, Wiam Ramadan. IARIA, 2018. ISBN: 978-1-61208-682-8. • Strength training – induced Left Ventricular Remodeling in Heart Failue Patients. Zahra SADEK, Said Ahmaidi, Mahmoud Youness, Pierre Nassar, Righab Hamdan, Wissam Joumaa, Ali Salami, Wiam Ramadan. Published in InternationalJournal on Advances in LifeSciences, Vol 11, no1&2, 2019. ISSN: 19422660. • Combining aerobic interval, inspiratory and resistance trainings induces better cardiac remodelling and exercise capacity in heart failure patients. Zahra SADEK, Said Ahmaidi, Mahmoud Youness, Charifa Awada, Wissam H. Joumaa & Wiam Ramadan European Journal of Physiotherapy 2021, DOI: 10.1080/21679169.2021.2017477 • Electromyogram Power Spectrum and Cardiac Function Changes After Combined Aerobic Interval Training and Inspiratory Muscle Training in Chronic Heart Failure Patients. Sadek Z, Ramadan W, Ahmaidi S, Youness M, Joumaa WH. Int Heart J. 2024; 65(1):71-83. doi: 10.1536/ihj.23-326. PMID: 38296582. In Neuro Rehabilitation • Saleh, N. E. H., Naim, I., Nakad, N., Haidar, N., & Sadek, Z. (2023). Impact of spasticity on quality of life of Lebanese individuals with spinal cord injury: Validity and reliability of the Arabic modified patient-reported impact of spasticity measure. Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine, 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1080/10790268.2023.2251207, PMID: 37682364 • Saleh, N. E., Fneish, S., Orabi, A., Al-Amin, G., Naim, I., & Sadek, Z. (2023). Chronic pain among Lebanese individuals with spinal cord injury: Pain interference and impact on quality of life. Current Journal of Neurology, 22(4), 238–248. https://doi.org/10.18502/cjn.v22i4.14529, PMID: 38425353 • Saleh, N. E. H., Hamdan, Y., Shabaanieh, A., Housseiny, N., Ramadan, A., Diab, A. H., & Sadek, Z. (2023). Global perceived improvement and health-related quality of life after physical therapy in Lebanese patients with chronic non-specific low back pain. Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, 36(6), 1421–1428. https://doi.org/10.3233/BMR-220423, PMID: 37482984 • Saleh NE, Sadek Z. Brain training using video games to improve cognitive functions in three Lebanese individuals with chronic moderate to severe traumatic brain injury: A case-study". 2025. 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