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{"title":"Effects of Surya Namaskar yoga on perceived stress, anthropometric parameters, and physical fitness in overweight and obese female university students: A randomized controlled trial.","authors":"Boonsita Suwannakul, Noppharath Sangkarit, Ajchamon Thammachai, Weerasak Tapanya","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500027","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500027","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Stress and sedentary lifestyles negatively impact the physical fitness of overweight and obese female university students. Physical activity has been shown to promote psychological as well as physical wellness. However, the effects of Surya Namaskar (SN) yoga on stress and physical fitness remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to compare the physical fitness, anthropometric measures, and perceived stress between the SN yoga training program group and the control group.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In a randomized controlled study, 44 overweight and obese female university students participated. For 8 weeks, the exercise group received training in SN yoga, whereas the control group was not permitted to participate in any form of exercise. At baseline and after 8 weeks of training, all participants completed the Thai Perceived Stress Scale-10 (T-PSS-10), and assessed the body mass index (BMI), waist-hip ratio, body fat percentage, maximum oxygen consumption (VO₂max), and muscle strength and flexibility. We used the dependent <i>t</i>-test or Wilcoxon sign rank test to examine the differences between the T-PSS-10 and physical fitness within each group. The statistical differences of all parameters between the two groups were compared using an independent <i>t</i>-test or a Mann-Whitney <i>U</i> test. A <i>p</i>- <math><mstyle><mtext>value</mtext></mstyle> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Compared to the baseline, the SN yoga group's post-training period had a significant increase ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ) in forward back flexibility, hand grip strength, leg strength, and VO₂max, while a significant decrease ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ) in T-PSS-10 scores and BMI. In addition, we found a significant difference between the both groups in forward back flexibility and T-PSS-10 scores in the post-training period ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>015</mn></math> and <math><mi>p</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>009</mn></math> , respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study's findings demonstrated that SN yoga is a useful exercise for enhancing overweight and obese female university students' perceived stress scales and physical fitness.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"23-33"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171770/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327180","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"What patient-specific factors can potentially affect physiotherapy attendance of patients with knee OA at a local hospital in Singapore?","authors":"Chi Min Ryan Cheok, Chien Joo Lim, Bryan Yijia Tan, Yong Hao Pua, Michelle Jessica Pereira","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500064","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500064","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Improvements for knee osteoarthritis (OA) care models are carried out widely. Yet, patient attendance behaviours in present care models are not fully understood, without the readily available localised evidence.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Hence, we examined the relationships of patient-specific factors with the physiotherapy attendance for patients with knee OA.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A retrospective, cohort study was conducted. Primary data from a randomised controlled trial of a community-based, individualised, multidisciplinary programme for patients with knee OA was analysed. Patient-specific factors like demographics, medical factors, self-reported knee function, physical function testing, activity levels and psychological factors were considered. We ran multiple ordered logistic models to examine the relationships between these factors and patients' physiotherapy attendance.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>We found that factors like gender, BMI, pain during physical function, previous knee injections and psychological symptoms were associated with the physiotherapy attendances of patients with knee OA.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>There's evidence to suggest that patient-specific factors are associated with different levels of physiotherapy attendance among the patients with knee OA. Our results further the understanding of physiotherapy attendance patterns of patients with knee OA, and reinforces the need to consider these factors when developing informed treatment strategies that optimises the physiotherapy attendance of these patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"71-81"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171771/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327183","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Ataxia telangiectasia in a Bahraini child treated with intensive physiotherapy: A case report.","authors":"Fatima Razzaqi, Aysha Albastaki, Israa Sinan","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525710015","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525710015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Ataxia telangiectasia (AT) is a rare neurodegenerative condition with a prevalence of 1 in 40,000 to 1 in 300,000 worldwide. It involves a genetic mutation of chromosome 11q.26. The condition is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner causing atrophy of the cerebellum due to loss of Purkinje fibres. AT presents early in childhood and the clinical features depend on the type of mutation. The study is a case report of a rare genetic disorder of a 9-year-old female who came to the physiotherapy clinic with a diagnosis of AT. The patient was presented with progressively worsening gait problems with frequent falls, with complete dependence on assistance and impaired balance and coordination. The treatment program was 12 months divided into an intense physiotherapy program for two months followed by 10 months of two times per week of physiotherapy sessions. The program was divided into four elements which are: (1) Lifestyle changes, (2) Strengthening exercises, (3) Coordination exercises, and (4) Balance training exercises. The result showed a positive outcome in increasing the patient's independence, increased muscle strength, reduced ataxia symptoms intensity, and the patient can carry out complex activities with the help of accessory orthosis devices.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"1-9"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171773/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327179","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The feasibility of M-health for people with chronic low back pain in Shanghai, China: A qualitative study.","authors":"Waner Xie, Guojiong Hu, Yijin Wang, Xiaoquan Luo, Linrong Liao, Allan C L Fu, Jianhua Lin","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500052","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500052","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Mobile health (M-health) has emerged as a promising solution for enhancing the management of low back pain. However, the feasibility of M-health among the Chinese population and its influencing factors remain unclear.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to assess the acceptance of M-health among people with chronic low back pain (CLBP) and physiotherapists in Shanghai, China, and to explore the influencing factors of its utility in the treatment of CLBP.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Semi-structured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 25 participants with CLBP and 20 physiotherapists, utilising a combination of group discussion and individual interview. Thematic analysis, supported by NVivo software, was employed to identify and examine the themes regarding the facilitators and barriers to the utility of M-health in Shanghai, China.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The focus group discussions revealed a broad spectrum of factors that drive or hinder participants' acceptance of M-health. Three main themes related to the feasibility of M-health were identified from the interviews: (1) Reasons for embracing M-health; (2) Reasons for resisting M-health; (3) Recommendations to enhance the feasibility of M-health. In general, participants exhibited enthusiasm towards the prospect of offering M-health as a viable treatment.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The findings of this study indicate that the feasibility of M-health depends on many factors in Shanghai, China. Efforts to promote the establishment of M-health policy or laws, rational integration of M-health and face-to-face model and improvement of the functions of M-health applications may increase its feasibility in Shanghai, China.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"57-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171769/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327182","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Relationship between plantar pressure distribution and sagittal spinal curvatures among handball players: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Amr A Abdel-Aziem, Mariam A Ameer, Ammar M Al Abbad, Maher A Mahdi","doi":"10.1142/S1013702525500040","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702525500040","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Handball affects the spinal anterior-posterior curvatures and disturbs the foot plantar pressure which provides insights into alterations in an individual's posture. However, little is known about how the mal-alignment affects the distribution of plantar pressure.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the relationship between the thoracic kyphosis angle, and plantar pressure distribution among handball players.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Sixty male handball players were distributed into two groups based on their thoracic kyphosis angles. Group A: 28 handball players with an angle greater than 44^∘ (kyphotic group), and group B: 32 handball players with an angle equal to or less than 44^∘ (normal group). The Formetric III 4D spine and DIERS Pedoscan devices were used to measure the trunk anthropometry and plantar pressure distribution. The Pearson correlation test was used to explore the relationship between the kyphosis angle and plantar pressure distribution.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Group A was significantly taller, had longer trunk length, greater lumbar lordosis angles, and forefoot plantar pressure (FPP), and less rearfoot plantar pressure (RPP) than group B ( <math><mi>p</mi> <mo><</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>05</mn></math> ). They showed a highly significant positive correlation between the thoracic kyphosis angle and FPP, and a highly significant negative correlation with the RPP ( <math><mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>672</mn></math> , <math><mo>-</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>650</mn></math> , respectively). There was no correlation between the lumbar lordosis angle and FPP or RPP ( <math><mi>r</mi> <mo>=</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>025</mn></math> , <math><mo>-</mo> <mn>0</mn> <mo>.</mo> <mn>045</mn></math> , respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Handball players with greater thoracic kyphosis angle have greater lumbar lordosis angle. Increasing the thoracic kyphosis angle is strongly associated with increased FPP and decreased RPP. While there is no relationship between the lumbar lordosis angle and FPP or RPP.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"45 1","pages":"45-55"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2025-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12171768/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144327181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Level of self-efficacy among skill-based allied health students in the University of Santo Tomas-Enriched Virtual Mode of learning: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Donald G Manlapaz, Cristine Rose S Versales, John Micko A Pazcoguin, Justin Jeremiah A Ching, Marcela Joyce P Bartolome, Samantha Lavin Da Silva, Kertlouie Gabriel Z Edquila, Lara Francheska Fulo, Yvonne Geisel Benezet J Male, Joey Patricia Y Peña, Ramon Miguel C Pineda","doi":"10.1142/S1013702524500057","DOIUrl":"10.1142/S1013702524500057","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Self-efficacy expresses a learner's perception of how well they can do in the online academic setting. Although students' academic successes can be measured by online learning self-efficacy, there is a scarcity of evidence targeted toward allied health students.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>The primary aim of this study is to determine the level of online self-efficacy among students from skill-based allied health programs. The secondary aim is to correlate online self-efficacy with age, sex, year level, and program of the students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This cross-sectional analytic study utilized the Online Learning Self-Efficacy Scale (OLSE) to determine students' level of self-efficacy via a survey conducted with students who underwent the Enriched Virtual Mode of learning. Descriptive statistics was used to characterize the study participants, describe the level of self-efficacy, and compare the subscales of OLSE. Inferential statistics using Spearman's rho was performed to determine the correlation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 117 respondents with a mean age ± SD of 20.59 ± 0.11 years old, predominantly female (71%) were included in the study. The students from allied health programs had an online self-efficacy overall mean score of 3.83 (<math><mstyle><mtext>SD</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>05</mn></math>; range 2.64-5.00) with the use of technology subscales weighted the highest mean score (4.24). Females have a higher average OLSE score (<math><mstyle><mtext>M</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>3</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>92</mn></math>, <math><mstyle><mtext>SD</mtext></mstyle><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>05</mn></math>) compared to males. Significant correlation was found between OLSE scores to sex (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>260</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>005</mn></math>) and year level (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>199</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>031</mn></math>) while nonsignificant correlation was found between OLSE scores to the program (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>048</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>604</mn></math>) and age (<math><mi>r</mi><mo>=-</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>123</mn></math>, <math><mi>p</mi><mo>=</mo><mn>0</mn><mo>.</mo><mn>185</mn></math>).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students of allied health programs generally have a very good level of online self-efficacy. This study assists educators in developing proactive strategies and approaches to promote students' self-confidence across all domains and encourage them to adopt a dynamic remote learning-based approach. Educational institutions should use this opportunity to assess how well they have implemented remote learning to ensure educational continuity, especially in times of crisis.</p>","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"44 2","pages":"91-102"},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10949109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140177062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Physical therapy exercises for improving intermittent exotropia control post-strabismus surgery: A randomized controlled study","authors":"A. Wahid, Sameh G. Taher, Ayah Mohmoud Mohamed, Doaa Atef","doi":"10.1142/s1013702524500100","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s1013702524500100","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Exotropia control is deteriorated by post-strabismus surgery in many cases. Improving this control is considered as an important factor for success of the strabismus surgery like ocular motor alignment. Objective: To determine the therapeutic effect of postoperative eye exercises on exodeviation eye control after the strabismus surgery. Methods: Forty patients suffering from intermittent exotropia after strabismus surgery were randomly divided into experimental group and control groups. Both groups received the usual medical care, while the experimental group received different types of eye exercises using physiotherapy modalities in 24 sessions over three months (two sessions a week). The measurement of exotropia control for near target and far target using the office-based scale was done before and after the treatment. Results: There was a significant improvement in near eye control post-treatment ([Formula: see text]) in the experimental group compared with control group ([Formula: see text]) as the mean difference was −3.20 and 95% CI of the difference between them was −3.645–−2.755 with [Formula: see text]. Also, far eye control improved post-treatment in the experimental group ([Formula: see text]) compared with control group ([Formula: see text]) with mean difference of −3.250 and 95% CI of the difference between them was −3.727–−2.773 with [Formula: see text]. Conclusions: For patients with intermittent exotropia who had undergone strabismus surgery, the addition of physiotherapy exercises for the eye provided significant improvements in exotropia control for near target and far target.","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"33 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139163286","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":"Reliability and validity of modified upper limb neurodynamic tests in patients with cervical radiculopathy","authors":"Rupa Zanwar, S. Wani","doi":"10.1142/s1013702524500112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s1013702524500112","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Neurodynamic Tests (NDTs) are used to assess neural mechanosensitivity in various conditions such as neural sliding, tension or inflammatory dysfunction. But in some upper quadrant dysfunctions, standard testing procedure of NDT cannot be assessed or tolerated by patient. Objective: The purpose of the study was to determine the validity, intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of modified NDTs via median and ulnar nerve in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Methods: Thirty-three patients (18 men and 15 women, mean age ± SD [Formula: see text]) with cervical radiculopathy having positive response to standard NDTs were included in the study. Modified neurodynamic tests for median & ulnar nerve were performed with modification in the sequencing of standard neurodynamic test at lower degrees of glenohumeral abduction and external rotation. Outcome measures used were angle of elbow extension for median nerve and angle elbow flexion for ulnar nerve at the point of pain onset indicated by “OP” (Onset of Pain). Results: Reliability of OP was evaluated using measurement of Intra-class Correlation Coefficient (ICC), Standard Error of Measurement (SEM) and Minimal Detectable Change (MDC) values. Results indicated high ICC values and low SEM values for OP during modified median and modified ulnar NDTs (M-MNT1 and M-UNT) on symptomatic side of patients with cervical radiculopathy. Spearman correlation analysis for validity of test score showed strong correlation ([Formula: see text]) with standard NDT. Conclusion: There was strong correlation between Modified NDTs and standard tests depicting good validity and substantial reliability of OP during M-MNT1 and M-UNT for positive NDT response in patients with cervical radiculopathy.","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"4 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-12-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"138997477","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":"The test-induced warm-up effect on hamstring flexibility tests","authors":"Wootaek Lim","doi":"10.1142/s1013702524500094","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s1013702524500094","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Although the effect of active warm-up (WU) on acute flexibility enhancement is well documented, the test-induced WU effect in muscle length test has not been widely studied. Objective: This study aimed to verify the test-induced WU effect on hamstring flexibility tests. Methods: The active knee extension (AKE) was performed using the right leg, whereas the straight leg raise (SLR) was performed using the left leg. Ten trials of AKE or SLR were performed: two as the pre-intervention trials (Pre); six as the WU intervention; and another two trials as the post-intervention (Post). During WU, subjects in the WO-Hold group performed six trials of the AKE or SLR without hold, and those in the W-Hold group performed six trials of the AKE or SLR with a 5[Formula: see text]s hold. Results: A significant difference was noted between Pre-AKE and Post-AKE, and between Pre-SLR and Post-SLR, respectively, in both the groups. The effect of WU is clear when performing consecutive AKE or SLR without any additional hold. Conclusion: Practitioners should be cautious in interpreting the testing result to avoid overestimation of the treatment effect since the test itself may induce substantial WU effect to the target tissues.","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"175 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.5,"publicationDate":"2023-11-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139240689","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 Kinesio taping versus mechanical cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program on chronic neck pain in young female university students","authors":"Amany E. Abd-Eltawab, Mariam A. Ameer","doi":"10.1142/s1013702524500082","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1142/s1013702524500082","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Mechanical neck pain is common among young female university students and can lead to disability and reduced physical activity. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of Kinesio taping (KT) to mechanical cervical traction (MCT) on young female university students with chronic neck pain. Methods: Sixty young female university students with mechanical neck pain participated in this study; their ages ranged from 19 years to 23 years. They were assigned to three equal groups: the control group (A) received infrared, massage, stretching, and strengthening exercises three days per week for 6 weeks. Experimental group B received cervical traction in addition to the same program as the control, and experimental group C received KT in addition to the same program as the control group. Absolute pain intensity by the visual analogue scale (VAS) and neck disability index (NDI) were measured pre-and post-treatment intervention. Data were gathered at baseline, and after 6 weeks of intervention for three groups. Results: The MANOVA test showed a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks between pre-and post-treatment intervention in group B ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], respectively). There was a significant reduction in pain after 6 weeks in group C. There was also a significant reduction in NDI and pain level after 6 weeks in group B versus control group ([Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], respectively). In addition, a significant reduction in pain level and NDI after 6 weeks was detected in group B compared to group C ([Formula: see text], [Formula: see text], respectively) while a significant reduction in pain level only between the control group (A) and group C was detected ([Formula: see text]). Conclusion: In young female university students with mechanical neck pain, cervical traction combined with physiotherapy program was found to be more effective than KT with physiotherapy program or physiotherapy program alone in reducing pain and enhancing functional abilities after 6 weeks. This will help physiotherapists make more informed decisions concerning the clinical effects of MCT.","PeriodicalId":44774,"journal":{"name":"Hong Kong Physiotherapy Journal","volume":"56 8","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135774824","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}