{"title":"Risk of Developing Musculoskeletal Injuries – A Need for Optimum Level of Physical Activity and Fitness Among Physical Therapists","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v2i.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v2i.11","url":null,"abstract":"Physical fitness is an indicator of the daily performance of any professional depending on its nature of work. Physical activity level for best performance and ease of daily activities is also the key indicator of routine work. The nature of the job of a physical therapist is linked to physical work, due to the use of different strategies like manipulation, mobilization, transfers among indoor patients which are dependent on passive functioning. This workload needs the well physical fitness. The evidence is strongly in favor positive association between increased physical activity and decrease risk of injuries and secondly, performance depends on physical wellbeing. Daily activities range from moderate to vigorous intensity at a minimum of 30 minutes daily and after 5 months, to 90 minutes per day. The decreased healthy living style, physical fitness, physical activity level increases the risk of work-related musculoskeletal injuries or disorders. There is a need to create awareness as well assessment of such practitioners engaged in physical work","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"134 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132619292","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Patient Perception About Hygienic Measures in Physical Therapy Practice A Step Towards Health and Safety Before the Pandemic","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v2i.8","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v2i.8","url":null,"abstract":"There is an immense potential of transmission for infection during physical therapy treatment. To reduce this, infection hygiene measures should be taken by therapists. The best way to measure the level of satisfaction about hygiene is by knowing the patient’s perception. \u0000Objective: \u0000This study aimed to find out the patient’s perception about hygienic measures in physical therapy practice which is a step towards health and safety. \u0000Material and methods: \u0000A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among outdoor patients treated by physiotherapy in clinics and hospitals of Lahore. A convenient sampling technique was used to collect data after informed consent from patients. A validated self-structured questionnaire was used. This study was completed in 3 months after approval of the synopsis. The study population was selected according to the inclusion criteria. \u0000Results: \u0000Data was collected from 378 patients. Patients were from 13 different private and government clinics and hospitals in Lahore. The mean ages of the participants were 40.91 years. Before the pandemic, 70.3% of physiotherapists were not wearing face masks during treatment. Results showed that the majority was satisfied (49.2%) but 39.7% were having average satisfaction and only 9% were unsatisfied with the treatment regarding physical therapist's hygiene. Only 6.9% marked hygienic measures of physiotherapists as worse. \u0000Conclusion: \u0000The results before the coronavirus pandemic clearly showed that the overall perceptions of patients treated in physiotherapy departments in clinics and hospitals of Lahore was good about hygienic measures but the basic facilities of hygiene were inadequate and there is an absolute need for improvement. Patients need to be made aware of their rights so that they can demand better hygiene from the physiotherapist and staff of the healthcare facilities so that actions are taken to promote patient’s safety and decrease hospital-acquired infections.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"1993 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130994213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of Stabilizing Exercises on Craniovertebral Angle with Forward Head Posture","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v2i.7","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v2i.7","url":null,"abstract":"Background: \u0000Forward head posture (FHP) is defined as an excessive anterior position of the external auditory meatus in relationship to the shoulder. High prevalence of FHP was found among the young population in Malaysia. However, limited little evidence and contradictory results that support effective interventions have been recognized. \u0000Objective: \u0000The main purpose of this study is to inquire the effectiveness of stabilizing exercises upon Craniovertebral angle among young population with forward head posture. \u0000Material and Methods: \u000020 students with forward heаd роsture were given stabilizing exercises for fоur weeks, 30 min/dаy, аnd 2 dаys/ week аt the mаin саmрus оf MАHSА University, Selаngоr Mаlаysiа, аnd MАHSА рhysiо сenter. Befоre giving intervention, the angle of Сrаniоvertebrаl wаs meаsured. Сrаniоvertebrаl angle wаs re-meаsured аfter twо weeks аnd аfter 4 weeks оf interventiоn. \u0000Results: \u0000Significant increase in the craniovertebral angle at 2- and 4-weeks intervention. Results showed a significance increase in CVA with stabilizing exercises (SEs) after 4 weeks intervention, stabilizing exercises (SEs) with mean difference of 4.399±3.03 SD and p value of 0.0001 \u0000Conclusion: \u0000It is concluded from the results of the study that Stabilizing exercises can be incorporated in a 4-week duration, twice per week, management of 18-27 young population with FHP.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"105 7S 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126146539","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Association of Smartphone Addiction with Neck Disability Among University Students of Lahore","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v2i.6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v2i.6","url":null,"abstract":"Background: \u0000The use of smartphone is most commonly seen in youth or university students for entertainment rather than for knowledge. The use of smartphone has increased rapidly for many years and this has brought about addiction. The addiction of smartphone is a risk factor for neck problems. Poor work habits lead to early neck pain that load cervical region. \u0000Objective: \u0000The study objective was to determine the association of smartphone addiction with neck disability among university students of Lahore. \u0000Material and Methods: \u0000Analytical cross sectional study design was used. Sample size was 365 university students of Lahore. Short version of smartphone addiction scale and Copenhagen neck functional disability scale was used to find out the smartphone addiction and neck pain in students respectively. Convenient sampling technique was used to collect data from students. Data was analyzed by using SPSS 20. \u0000Results: \u0000Out of 365 subjects, mean addiction score of smartphones was 39.3 with 3.23 standard deviation and Mean Copenhagen neck functional disability scale score was found to be 8.38±2.23 SD. Majority of students were having mild to moderate neck disability. \u0000Conclusion: \u0000This study concludes that there is positive correlation between smartphone addiction and neck disability among university students with p value=0.000 and r= 0.299. Both male and female students are addicted to smartphone and majority of students are suffering from mild to moderate neck disability.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"7 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125508485","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Compare The Effectiveness of Dynamic Stretching with Conventional Stretching on Hamstring Flexibility in Patients with Spastic Cerebral Palsy of Aged Between 5-14 Year","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.4","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Cerebral Palsy is a broad term incorporating permanent, non progressive, and irreversible locomotors and posture abnormalities. This non progressive disease that arose in the growing fetal brain leads to restriction of activities of daily living. Objectives: The objective of this study was to find out the effects of dynamic stretch on flexibility of the hamstring and compare it with conventional stretch in quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy. \u0000Materials and Methods: The data was collected from children aged between 5-14 years from 3 settings. Written informed consent was obtained from the parents to allow their children to participate in the study. Two groups were formed; each group had 18 children. Both groups was getting 10 min moist heating by manual ice pack after that one group was performed dynamic stretching and other group was performed conventional stretching separately in the supervision of certified physiotherapist. Therapy was given for total 20 hours, 30 min a day, 5 times in a week for 8 weeks. These children were assessed by using Goniometer before (pretest) and after (posttest) performing the BOTH STRETCHING of hamstring for two months. The children were assessed for change in flexibility. Popliteal angle was measured by using Goniometer in non-weight bearing position. \u0000Results: The improvement of both groups was compared with independent sample t test. The improvement in popliteal angle in left leg was 9.44±5.87 in Group A and 6.33±2.59 in Group B. The improvement in right leg in Group A was 11.11±6.12 and in Group B was 5.28±1.93. \u0000Conclusion: Both treatment methods i.e. dynamic stretching and conventional stretching were found to be effective but dynamic stretching is more effective than conventional stretching in improving hamstring flexibility in Children with spastic cerebral palsy.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115935456","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Frequency Of Neck Disability Among Patients Wearing Complete Dentures","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.5","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorder (TMD) is a collective terminology embracing a number of medical issues, which involve the masticatory musculature, the temporomandibular joint or both. Complete denture wearing most often not only effects TMJ but also effects the neck and its functionality. \u0000OBJECTIVETo assess the frequency and level of Neck disability among patients wearing complete dentures. \u0000METHODSIn this study a total of 100 complete denture wearing patients participated. Patients with any previous maxillofacial injury, trauma and below the age of 40 were excluded. Simple convenient sampling was used to collect all the data. Results: A total of 100 complete denture wearing patients participated in this study. The study included 50(50%) male and 50(50%) female with and average mean age of 57.68. \u0000RESULTResults showed 11(11%) experienced moderate recurring pain at neck movement, 10(10%) needed help every day in most aspects of self-care, 6(6%) patients wearing full dentures suffered from moderate neck pain or disability. \u0000CONCLUSIONThe study concluded that frequency and level of Neck Pain was variable among patients wearing complete dentures. Many of the full denture wearing patients experienced more than one clinical symptoms of Neck Disability.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"60 11","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"132442418","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Learning Strategies and Motivation in Online Education: A Survey on The Undergraduate Physical Therapy Students","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.3","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Student motivation is an important determinant of academic performance. Teachers can employ a variety of extrinsic motivators in the usual physical classrooms. However, they have fewer opportunities to keep the students motivated in a virtual learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Intrinsic motivation is a key factor to ensure good academic performance in online education. \u0000Objective: To determine the Student motivation and learning strategies in online education among undergraduate physical therapy students. \u0000Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted on undergraduate physical therapy students from institutes of Islamabad/Rawalpindi. A sample of 305 students was selected using convenience sampling technique. Learning strategies and student motivation were determined using the 44-item Motivated strategies for learning questionnaire (MLSQ). \u0000Results: The mean scores for motivation subscales i.e. self-efficacy, Intrinsic value, and test anxiety were 34.65±11.4, 39.83±12.13, and 17.93±5.81 respectively. For the subscales of learning strategies, the average values were 62.28±17.04 and 40.88±10.85 for cognitive strategy use and self-regulation respectively. Statistically significant differences (p-value<0.05) were observed between the motivation level of males and females with males having a higher mean value as compared to females. The Differences in learning strategies were statistically not significant (p-value>0.05) between males and females. \u0000Conclusion: Undergraduate physical therapy students show average levels of self-efficacy and intrinsic values in online learning and high levels of test anxiety. Cognitive strategy use and selfregulation were also reported to be high with online learning. Males show higher motivation levels in online education as compared to female undergraduate physical therapy students","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"66 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130366947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Skills Among Physiotherapist of Lahore","authors":"","doi":"10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.56536/sjptr.v1i1.2","url":null,"abstract":"OBJECTIVE: Relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership skills among physiotherapist of Lahore. \u0000METHODOLOGY: This was an analytical cross-sectional study ln which 350 physiotherapist were selected according to inclusion criteria. A questionnaire of emotional intelligence and leadership skills was distributed. The data was collected by using leadership skills Questionnaire and Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire. Questionnaire was given and received from the subject as handout. After collecting data was saved in a secure place to prevent and avoid any issue or biasness. \u0000RESULTS: Relationship between emotional intelligence and leadership skills of the participants was non-significant positive correlation between emotional intelligence and leadership skills of the participants (r=.006, p=.950) \u0000CONCLUSION: This study concluded that there non-significant correlation between emotional intelligence and leadership skills of the participants. By increasing emotional intelligence leadership skills also increases although this correlation is non-significant.","PeriodicalId":177662,"journal":{"name":"The Superior Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation","volume":"59 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2020-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121635947","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}