RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy最新文献

{"title":"Impact of Load on Craniovertebral Angle in Construction Workers: A Correlational Study","authors":"Iram Areef Mujawar, S. Nagraj, P. Aaron","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.1_1_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.1_1_4","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The angle between a horizontal line passing through C7 and a line extending from the ear tragus to C7 is known as the craniovertebral angle. This angle is a reliable measure for the identification of head and neck position. For CV angle measurement the electronic head posture instrument EHPI is used. Its measuring scale is accurate to the first decimal place and the angle is read automatically by the electronic sensor.Objectives The aim of this study was to find if there exists a relationship between load and craniovertebral angle in construction workers.Methodology The craniovertebral angle was measured and weight-correlated. Using an electronic head posture instrument the angle was measured. It consists of three components a transparent plastic frame an electronic angle finder and a camera tripod stand. On the transparent plastic frame the angle finder is placed and attached to the tripod stand. The distance to the middle of the tripod from the subjects shoulder is 0.3 m and the distance between the operatorrsquos eye and the tripod is 0.5 m. The placement was done using a measuring tape. The spinous process of C7 is palpated and an adhesive pin is placed onto it. Another adhesive pin is placed on the left ear tragus. Photograph was taken from a distance of 0.5 m until the line on the transparent plastic base was aligned with the pin markers.Result The meanplusmnstandard deviation of CV angle of male construction workers 42.21plusmn4.41 was significantly lower than the mean CV angle in female construction workers 46.09plusmn4.50. The average load kg carried by women 40.22 plusmn6.82 was lower than that carried by men 47.23plusmn5.30. The Karl Pearson method was used in order to determine if a linear relationship exists between the load kg and CV angle and an inversely proportional relationship was observed but was not significant in men r -0.049 NS and r-0.089 NS women construction workers.Conclusions To avoid problems and to prevent musculoskeletal disorders the amount of overhead load has to be minimized. Many of the musculoskeletal issues can be avoided by improving the quality of workplace environment minimizing exposure to external loads acting on the body improving job procedures coordinating work as well as educating training workers in the identification of ergonomic hazards teaching problem solving skills and enabling them to find suitable solutions.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"22 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134186455","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":"A Comparative Study of Effect of Forward vs Backward Walking on Quadriceps Strength Among College Students in Banglore","authors":"Sibi James, Sreenath Ps, Singh Abhay Anand, Diker Dev Joshi","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.2_3_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.2_3_4","url":null,"abstract":"Background and purpose This study compared the effect of forward walking and backward walking on many aspects including kinematics kinetics and muscle activity.Methods Thirty subjects participated in this randomized clinical trial. The outcome measure used was Micro Force Evaluation and Testing FET2 Dynamometer for measuring quadriceps strength.Results The results were analyzed using the statistical software SPSS 21.0 version both descriptive and inferential analyses were used.Conclusion The study concludes that clinically backward walking can lead to higher quadriceps strength but statistically both forward and backward walking can increase quadriceps strength.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"33 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134429628","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":"Musculoskeletal Fitness - A Concern in Health Science Students: A Correlational Study","authors":"Sonumol Ramanan, Sumi Rose","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.1_2_2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.1_2_2","url":null,"abstract":"Background Musculoskeletal fitness is one of the most important health indicators that supports optimal physical functioning. College students represent the majority of human population and studies involving them will give valuable knowledge which can be used for health functions.Objective To evaluate the relationship between body mass index BMI and musculoskeletal fitness among Health Science college students.Method This correlational study included 344 college students aged 18-25 years. Musculoskeletal fitness was measured using FITNESSGRAM test batteries. Height and weight were evaluated with standardized procedures and body mass index was derived by the formula BMI weightkgheightm2 . Pearson correlations were used to find out relationship between body mass index and the measures of musculoskeletal fitness.Results Negative correlation was observed between BMI and parameters of FITNESSGRAM test batteries which included Curl up Trunk lift 900 Push up and Back saver sit and reach. This indicates that if BMI increases then musculoskeletal fitness decreases. Trunk lift and Back saver sit and reach when analysed with BMI showed statistically significant relationship with the p value of 0.000 each whereas the curl up and push up showed negative correlation with BMI but was statistically insignificant. Hence we reject the null hypothesis and accept the alternate hypothesis which stated that there is a correlation between BMI and musculoskeletal fitness in Health Science students.Conclusion The study has concluded that BMI is negatively related with the parameters of the FITNESSGRAM test batteries that were used to measure the musculoskeletal fitness. The study indicated that when BMI increases musculoskeletal fitness decreases. Further research efforts should be focused towards promoting implementation of activities with the goal of enhancing the musculoskeletal fitness in this demographic group.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134445271","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 Physical Therapy and Yoga on Quality of Life in Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – A Randomised Comparative Study","authors":"P. Dhargave, N. Atchayaram, Tittu Thomas James, Raghupathy Sendhilkumar, N. Raghuram, Trichur R Raju, Talakad N Sathyaprabha","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.2_2_4","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.2_2_4","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives Quality of life QOL of the individuals suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy DMD was found to be reduced due to the chronicity and progressive nature of the illness and the intensity of disability. We intended to identify whether physical therapy and yoga intervention has an effect on the QOL in patients with DMD.Methods Patients diagnosed with DMD in the age group of five to ten years were randomly allocated to two groups. Group 1 was managed with two sessions of physical therapy whereas group 2 received one session of yoga and physical therapy. Quality of life status was measured using Pediatric quality of life PedsQL neuromuscular module. Intervention was continued for a period of one year as a home based program with assessments done during the first visit and at every three months till one year.Results Homogeneity was maintained between the groups with regard to the age p0.578 and duration of the disease p0.312. There was a significant time effect in group I for lsquoMy neuromuscular diseasersquo sub-score and the total score whereas group II demonstrated significant time effect for lsquoMy neuromuscular diseasersquo subscore alone p lt0.05. A reduction in scores was observed for communication family resources and total score in group II demonstrating a negative effect.Conclusion Two physiotherapy sessions in a day are beneficial in improving the quality of life status in patients with DMD. Yoga was also an acceptable way of treatment in children with DMD as the caretakers participated in the sessions along with them.nbsp","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133872329","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":"Perceived Autonomy of Participation among Stroke Survivors - A Cross Sectional Study","authors":"Ballur Bhavani S, Bhatbolan Sudhir V, Divate Ashwini","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.2_3_5","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.2_3_5","url":null,"abstract":"Background and Objectives Globally stroke results in significant negative consequences in relation to physical functions social participation and overall quality of life. It may undesirably affect the perception of the patient in terms of his autonomy and participation. This study was conducted with an objective to determine the perceived autonomy of participation among stroke survivors.Method The study was approved by Institutional Ethics Committee of SDMCMSH. Community dwelling stroke survivors in sub-acute or chronic phases were recruited for participation in the study as per the study criteria. The patientsrsquo responses to Impact on Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire IPAQ were used to understand their perception of autonomy and participation.Results Among 105 81- male and 24- female participants who responded to the IPAQ 32.38 reported lsquovery goodrsquo perception of participation while 48.57 reported lsquogood-fairrsquo participation and 19.05 reported lsquopoor-very poorrsquo participation. Mean IPAQ score comparison using Kruskal Wallis ANOVA was significantly better among patients who reported to be independent for self-care in comparison to other categories p 0.0460. Mann-Whitney U test comparing IPAQ scores showed significantly good perception of autonomy in Return-to-work category p 0.0001.Conclusion This study concluded that majority of the study population perceived their participation and autonomy both overall and within all domains as assessed on Impact on Participation and Autonomy Questionnaire IPAQ as lsquovery goodrsquo to lsquofairrsquo. Stroke survivors who returned to work and were independent for self-care reported best perception of autonomy.nbsp","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"32 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116187898","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":"Methods of Evaluation of Respiratory Muscle Endurance - A Scoping Review","authors":"Batul Najmuddin Johar, Preethi Hs","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.3_2_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.3_2_6","url":null,"abstract":"Ventilation is a mechanical process in which gaseous\u0000 exchange takes place in the lungs. There are numerous methods to evaluate\u0000 respiratory muscle endurance. Any alteration in the performance of the\u0000 respiratory muscle may decrease the effectiveness of ventilation. The\u0000 respiratory muscles require strength and endurance to work skilfully and\u0000 fulfil the basic physiological need and also to perform high-intensity\u0000 functional tasks. The review was done with search strategy across PubMed and\u0000 Google Scholar for articles published from 2016-2021. It was concluded that\u0000 the studies testing the reliability of the devices are lacking and the\u0000 studies were found to be inconclusive. Future studies on the measurement of\u0000 respiratory muscle endurance are required.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"58 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123470878","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":"Does Scapular Dyskinesis Really Matter? A Narrative Review","authors":"Pruthviraj R, Anusha V Shenai, Chiramal Stephiya Davis","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.2_3_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.2_3_6","url":null,"abstract":"Subacromial pain disorder being the common presentation of shoulder pain is one among the prevalent musculoskeletal disorders. Variations in scapular kinematics are often associated with different conditions of shoulder pain. Increased scapular internal rotation decreased scapular upward rotation and decreased posterior tilt are common changes. Its still unclear whether shoulder pain is caused by or caused by altered scapular motion. This study aims to determine the certainties and uncertainties pertaining to Scapular Dyskinesis. A database search was conducted in PubMed MEDLINE SCOPUS and Google Scholar for studies including Scapular Dyskinesis as a condition as well as functional adaptation. Scapular Dyskinesis has been linked to an increased risk of shoulder pain in athletes and its possible that this is also true in the general population. Its been discovered in overhead athletes as a variation. A lack of definitive reliability exists in the measures used to determine Scapular location. There was also no evidence of a cause-and-effect relationship between Scapular Dyskinesis and shoulder pathology in studies. In terms of Scapular Dyskinesis there are certainties and uncertainties. There have been gaps in the cause-effect relationship of Scapular Dyskinesis and shoulder pathology and also the evaluation of scapula role in dynamic activity. As a result more research is necessary to understand the significance of Scapular Dyskinesis and its function in both healthy people and people with shoulder dysfunctions.nbsp","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127475808","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":"An Analysis of the Pulmonary Function in Smokers and Non-Smokers Among College Students","authors":"Sunishma Naidu, Gladies Kamalam, S. S.","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.1_1_6","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.1_1_6","url":null,"abstract":"Background There is an estimation that globally 6 million people are dying due to cigarettes annually. Irrespective of the areas they live in i.e. urban and rural smoking became habitual in Indian population in many ways. By mid-2030 tobacco related deaths would rise to 10 million a year. Cigarette smoking affects respiratory function and is an obvious implication in the aetiology of various respiratory infections especially chronic bronchitis emphysema and bronchial carcinoma. This investigation was conducted to find out the lung function in smokers and non-smokers among college students.Objective To evaluate the respiratory functioning in smokers and non-smokers among college students.Method A samples of 50 students both male and females in the age group of 18 - 25 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected for this case-control study.Outcome measure Lung function Questionnaire LFQ.Results The results show that the overall risk is less as the odds ratio from no risk upon. Risk is more than I but in case of smokers the risk is high.Conclusion The study concludes that there is a significant depletion of lung function in smokers in contrast to non-smokers.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"28 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125257729","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":"Clinical Reasoning in Physiotherapy","authors":"Prof. Pearlson K","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.1_3_2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.1_3_2","url":null,"abstract":"<jats:p xml:lang=\"en\">None</jats:p>","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"76 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131185990","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":"Analysis of the Combined Effects of Myofascial Release and Postero\u0000 Anterior Mobilization in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain: A Randomized\u0000 Control Trial","authors":"Himanshu Sharma, Srinivasulu M, Manjulavani Y","doi":"10.26463/rjpt.3_2_3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.26463/rjpt.3_2_3","url":null,"abstract":"Background amp Objective Lumbar stiffness is a very common\u0000 condition. About 60-80 of population suffer from this condition at any stage\u0000 of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of\u0000 incorporating Myofascial Release MFR with Posterior Anterior PA mobilization\u0000 in addition to conventional therapy compared to conventional therapy alone\u0000 on the pain levels measured by the Visual Analog Scale VAS lumbar flexion\u0000 range of motion ROM measured by the modified Schobers test and functional\u0000 ability assessed by the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index\u0000 questionnaire ODI in patients with low back pain.Method Sixty subjects were\u0000 included in the study. After obtaining informed consent from the patients\u0000 they were assigned to two groups with thirty subjects in each group Group A\u0000 n30 and Group B n30 as part of the experimental study design. For Group A\u0000 the control group conventional therapy was administered while in Group B the\u0000 experimental group MFR Myofascial Release with PA Posterior Anterior\u0000 mobilization were given along with conventional therapy. Pain was measured\u0000 using the Visual Analog Scale VAS lumbar flexion range of motion ROM was\u0000 measured using the modified Schobers test and functional ability was\u0000 assessed using the Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Index questionnaire\u0000 ODI.Results Significant improvements were observed in both the groups in\u0000 terms of pain VAS and functional ability ODI p lt.000. Group B showed\u0000 greater improvement in pain reduction mean difference 2.200 vs. 1.567 and\u0000 functional ability mean difference 7.233 vs. 4.167 compared to Group A. Both\u0000 the groups demonstrated significant increase in lumbar flexion ROM p lt.000.\u0000 No significant differences were found between the groups for VAS ROM and ODI\u0000 p gt.05.Conclusion MFR with the PA mobilization reduces pain and improves\u0000 lumbar flexion ROM and functions in Chronic Non-Specific Low Back Pain\u0000 CNSLBP cases.","PeriodicalId":213234,"journal":{"name":"RGUHS Journal of Physiotherapy","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"1900-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130636325","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}