Akash M, Muthukumaran Jothilingam, Shyamala Ganesan
{"title":"Effectiveness of Blood Flow Restriction Training on Increasing Strength in Post Surgery Rehabilitation of Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Compared with Traditional ACL Rehabilitation Protocol","authors":"Akash M, Muthukumaran Jothilingam, Shyamala Ganesan","doi":"10.37506/d5pfe895","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/d5pfe895","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Patients who have anterior cruciate ligament restoration surgery endure a severe loss of strength intheir lower limbs as a result of muscle atrophy and arthrogenic inhibition. A relatively novel method for eitherpreventing muscle atrophy or maybe inducing muscular growth is blood flow restriction (BFR) training.Purpose: The Purpose of the study is to determine effectiveness of blood flow restriction training in post-surgeryrehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament compared with traditional ACL rehabilitation protocol.Materials and Methods: Total of 50 samples was selected based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjectswere separated as Group A and Group B where group A (n=25) is provided with blood flow restriction trainingand group B (n=25) is provided with strengthening exercise. Results were statistically analysed and tabulated.Result: The study found that there is significant improvement on anterior cruciate ligament surgery in post rehabusing NPRS and Range of motion. The results concluded that the improvement in blood flow restriction trainingwas extremely statistically significant.Conclusion: Blood flow restriction training was found to be more effective than strengthening exercise for thetreatment of post rehabilitation of anterior cruciate ligament surgery.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"6 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139610145","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 Dry Needling on Patients with Lumbar Radiculopathy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Range of Motion Compared to Interferential Therapy","authors":"Akshaya S, Muthukumaran Jothilingam, Anandbabu Ramadass","doi":"10.37506/90k36k59","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/90k36k59","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The most prevalent disorder affecting the spinal cord is lumbar radiculopathy. The incidence of thiscondition is estimated between 3% and 5% of the population and it impacts both male and female equally. Thegoal of this present study is to compare the effectiveness of dry needling to interferential therapy [IFT] in terms ofreducing pain and increasing the lumbar range of motion in patients with lumbar radiculopathy.Purpose: To determine the effect of dry needling on patients with lumbar radiculopathy in reducing pain andincreasing lumbar ROM compared to interferential therapy.Materials and Methods: 30 subjects participated and pre assessment and post assessment was taken usingNumerical Pain Rating Scale [NPRS] and the Modified-Modified Schober Test [MMST]. For both groups, theintervention period lasted for 2 weeks and the entire study procedure was carried out from November 2022 toApril 2023.Result: This study showed an extremely satisfied statistical significance difference between post-test values ofboth groups (p<0.0001). However, the experimental group showed substantially greater statistical significancethan the control group in terms of the decrease in pain levels and the increase in lumber ROM.Conclusion: The study concluded that intervention provided to the experimental group was more effective thanintervention provided to the control group.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"1 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139610158","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}
Rochelle Rajkumar, Anitha A, Ramana.K, Kamalakannan. M
{"title":"Effectiveness of Foot Intensive Exercise Training for Subjects with Chronic Ankle Sprain: Experimental Study","authors":"Rochelle Rajkumar, Anitha A, Ramana.K, Kamalakannan. M","doi":"10.37506/pgpf1253","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/pgpf1253","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study was developed to determine the effectiveness of Foot Intensive Exercise Training amongsubjects with Chronic Ankle Sprain.Purpose: To determine the effect of Foot Intensive Exercise Training and Proprioception Exercise Training insubjects with Chronic Ankle Sprain.Materials and Methods: Thirty subjects with Chronic Ankle Sprain were divided randomly into two equal groups.“Foot Intensive Exercise Group” received plyometric exercises while the Control Group received proprioceptionexercises on alternate days for 6 weeks. Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool (CAIT) and Y-Balance Test were usedto evaluate subjects at two intervals (Pre-Treatment and Post-Treatment). The entire process was performed fromNovember 2022 to March 2023.Result: Statistical analysis of Cumberland Ankle Instability Tool and Y-Balance Test post values revealed constantlysignificant differences, with the p value of <0.0001.Conclusion: Foot Intensive Exercise is effective and increases functional ankle stability and decreases episodes ofgiving away in subjects with chronic ankle sprain.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"15 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139610367","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":"Comparison of Aerobic Strengthening Exercise Vs Conventional Exercise in Reducing Pain and Improving Balance in Osteoarthritis Knee Subject","authors":"Judith Joy, K. Kotteeswaran","doi":"10.37506/mkfbq964","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/mkfbq964","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Osteoarthritis is a chronic knee disease that is caused due to wear and tear injury or inflammationin the joint causing pain and limiting ROM. The condition leads to joint stiffness which causes joint weakness andloss of stability and balance. The purpose of this study is to determine whether ASE or CE is effective in reducingpain and improving balance in an OA knee subject.Purpose: To find out the effect of aerobic strengthening exercise and conventional exercise in reducing pain andimproving balance in osteoarthritis knee.Materials and Methods: 198 individuals aged from 55 to 70 of both genders suffering from pain and reducedbalance in OA knee participated in the study taken from Dynamics physiotherapy and rehabilitation centre. Theindividuals were randomly assigned into two groups. Group A received ASE; Group B received CE for 4 weeks.The functional state of the subjects was evaluated pre and post using the NPRS and TUG test. The entire processwas conducted from November 2022 to March 2023.Results: Aerobic strengthening exercise was found to be effective compared to conventional exercise in improvingbalance and reducing pain in OA knee subjects.Conclusion: Group A had better balance and seemed to have reduced pain in OA knee during ADL compared toGroup B. It is concluded that ASE provides balance and reduces pain and is seen as an effective treatment in OAknee.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"2 9","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139610415","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":"Comparison of Effectiveness of Interferential Therapy and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Construction Workers having Cervical Spondylosis Using McGill Pain Questionnaire","authors":"Nalini K, Senthil kumar S, Prathap Suganthirababu, Jagatheesan Alagesan","doi":"10.37506/vxt11y18","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/vxt11y18","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Degeneration can occur as a result of moisture loss and decreased flexibility in the neck’s spinal discsover time. Cervical spondylosis can also be brought in addition to recurrent neck motions, prior neck injuries, badposture, and genetic factors and by poor posture.Purpose: The study objective was comparison of the efficiency of interferential therapy and transcutaneouselectrical nerve stimulation in construction workers having cervical spondylosis using the short form of the MCGill pain questionnaire.Methodology: 50 subjects participated in the study from Mars India Builds and selected based on the inclusion andexclusion criteria. Subjects assigned into interferential therapy group (n=25) and transcutaneous electrical nervestimulation group (n=25). Along with this, static neck exercises were given to both groups. The treatment periodwas given for 40 mins and 6 days per week and continued for 2 weeks. The entire study process is conducted fromNovember 2022 to April 2023.Result: From the finding of this study interferential therapy group post-test mean was 8.88 and whereas thetranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group was 11.72. This strongly suggests that interferential therapyin construction workers having cervical spondylosis along with static neck exercises is more effective thantranscutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.Conclusion: In this study interferential therapy with static neck exercises among construction workers was foundto be more effective than transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"20 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523342","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}
Tamilarasi S, Senthil kumar N, Kumaresan. A, Anitha, Pavithra, Muthukumaran, Jagatheesan Alagesan
{"title":"To Study the Effectiveness of Dry Needling on Functional Performance with Plantar Fascitiis","authors":"Tamilarasi S, Senthil kumar N, Kumaresan. A, Anitha, Pavithra, Muthukumaran, Jagatheesan Alagesan","doi":"10.37506/5a9yn736","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/5a9yn736","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Plantar fasciitis (PF) is a chronic and progressive disease that impairs patients’ quality of life anddaily activities. PF is caused by repeated tissue injury at the origin of the calcaneus’ medial tuberosity. Thesymptoms include Pain expanding from the heel’s medial aspect into the arch of the foot. Pain is frequently worsein the morning, after a period of rest, or after engaging in physical exercise. These signs and symptoms can becomeparalyzing as the illness advances, reducing the individual’s ability to bear weight. According to recent research,the condition should be called fascists because the pathology is more similar to that of tendinosis. The thickness ofthe plantar fascia increases, as does degenerationPurpose: The purpose of the study to determine the effectiveness of dry needling for the subjects with plantarfasciitisMaterials and Methods: 68 subjects in total were chosen based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Experimentalgroup (n=34) patients received dry needling of intended sites using a 30 mm needle that was gradually withdrawnafter 15 minutes. The conventional group (n=34) received the Ultrasound therapy was applied at 3.0-MHzfrequency .Patients taken from the five plus hospital. The study period was from December 2022 to March 2023.Results: Statistical analysis of 6 minute Walk test and NPRS examination post values revealed the constantlysignificant differences, With the P value of <0.0001.Conclusion: Dry needling with strengthening exercise was found to be comparatively more effective thanultrasound therapy with strengthening exercise.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"9 11","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523775","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":"Effectiveness of Mindfulness Yoga and Progressive Resistance Exercises on Anxiety and Depression among Parkinson’s Disease","authors":"Gayathri. S, Kumaresan. A, Prathap Suganthira Babu, Vignesh Srinivasan, Surya Vishnuram, Priyadharshini K, Jagatheesan Alagesan","doi":"10.37506/x7xe1k67","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/x7xe1k67","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study was designed to inspect the effectiveness of Mindfulness Yoga and Progressive resistanceexercise on anxiety and depression among Parkinson’s disease.Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of Mindfulness Yoga and Progressive resistance exercise on anxiety anddepression among Parkinson’s diseaseMaterials and Methods: The study was conducted with a sample size of 28 participants . The subjects were selectedfrom Sri Saga Physiotherapy Centre, according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. Patients were completelyexplained about the safety and simplicity of the procedure and informed consent were obtained from the patient.For all the subjects Pre-test outcome measure were assessed using Hamilton anxiety and Hamilton depressionscale. The subjects was divided into two groups based on concealed envelope method .Group A were givenmindfulness yoga for 4 weeks of duration of 30 mins and Group-B were given Progressive resistance exercise for4 weeks (10 reps*3 sets where 10RM=1kg) .At the end of 4th week post outcome measures were analyzed usingHamilton anxiety and Hamilton depression scale and statistically tabulated.Result: Statistical analysis of Hamilton anxiety and Hamilton depression scale examination post-test valuesrevealed the constantly significant differences, with P value of < 0.0001.Conclusion: Mindfulness yoga was found to be more effective than progressive resistance exercise in reducinganxiety and depression symptoms among Parkinson’s patients.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"17 5","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523215","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 Dry Needling in Patient with Cervical Radiculopathy in Reducing Pain and Increasing Rom Compared to Interferential Therapy","authors":"P.M. Bala rathna, Muthukumaran Jothilingam","doi":"10.37506/pv9zbp03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/pv9zbp03","url":null,"abstract":"Background: This study was designed to inspect the effectiveness of Dry needling and interferential therapy oncervical radiculopathy patients.Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of dry needling and interferential therapy in patients with cervicalradiculopathy.Materials and methods: It is an experimental study from November 2022 to April 2023. In this study, 30 subjectswere allocated randomly using a randomization method (computer-generated random numbers) according toinclusion and exclusion criteria. Group A was allocated for interferential therapy with neck exercise (n=15) andGroup B was allocated for dry needling with neck exercise (n =15). Outcome measures are NPRS (Numerical painrating scale), Goniometer. Informed consent was obtained from the patient.Result: From the statistical analysis, both groups showed extremely satisfied statistical significance between theirpre- and post-test values (p<0.0001) Also, there is a significant difference in the post-test values of both groups(p<0.0001) which denotes that dry needling therapy with neck exercises values are higher than the IFT with neckexercises values for reducing pain and increasing ROM of cervical joint for cervical radiculopathy.Conclusion: In this study, Dry needling with Neck exercise activities was found to be more beneficial than IFTwith neck exercise in reducing cervical pain and increasing ROM.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"17 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523217","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":"Effectiveness of Low-Level Laser Therapy and Pulsed Ultrasound Combined with Exercise for Osteoarthritis of Knee","authors":"Dimple G U, Jagatheesan Alagesan, Buvanesh A","doi":"10.37506/rc8awv46","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/rc8awv46","url":null,"abstract":"Background: A slow loss of cartilage, pain, functional impairment, and a decreased quality of life are allcharacteristics of the degenerative inflammatory sickness- osteoarthritis of the knee, which affects the whole joint.Pulsed ultrasound primarily has properties to boost tissue metabolism, improve the extensibility of tissues thatare fibrous, and raise pain thresholds. Laser beams having a wavelength of between 600 and 800 nanometers areproduced by limited laser treatment. It stimulates regeneration and the release of beta-endorphins by increasingprotein synthesis in synovial fluid.Purpose: To find the effectiveness of Low Level Laser Therapy and Pulsed Ultrasound combined with exercise forosteoarthritis of knee.Materials and Methods: Total of 60 participants were selected from ACIAN Ortho clinic. According to inclusionand exclusion criteria, the participants were explained about the treatment safety and written consent wasobtained. The participating subjects were divided into two groups, Low Level Laser Therapy with exercise groupand Pulsed Ultrasound with exercise group. All the subjects underwent pretest measurement with ROM andWOMAC at the beginning of the treatment. Study period : November 2022 to April 2023.Results: Statistical analysis of data showed significant differences not only in the Ultrasound group but also in LowLevel Laser Therapy. The Low Level Laser Therapy Group were significantly higher than the Pulsed Ultrasoundgroup, with a p value of <0.0001Conclusion: Low Level Laser Therapy is more effective than Pulsed Ultrasound for osteoarthritis of knee.","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"13 12","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523370","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}
P. Yamini, Surya Vishnuram, Kamalakannan M, Ramana K
{"title":"Effect of Strain Counterstrain Technique and Core Strengthening Exercises on Pain and Functional Status among Middle Aged People with Chronic Low Back Pain","authors":"P. Yamini, Surya Vishnuram, Kamalakannan M, Ramana K","doi":"10.37506/p3d7ky61","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/p3d7ky61","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Low back pain (LBP) is characterized as “pain along the posterior portion of the body from the lowerborder of the twelfth rib to the lower gluteal folds. A technique called strain counterstrain method is used to treatmusculoskeletal pain. Core strengthening exercises can also lead to significant improvements in pain reductionand functional status. The goal of this study is to find the effectiveness of strain counterstrain technique and corestrengthening exercises in treating low back pain.Methods: Total of 100 participants were chosen from Capital hospital, Vijayawada by convenient sampling,During study period from September 2022 to July 2023. A written consent form was obtained from them. Afterobtaining pre-test of VAS and Oswestry disability questionnaire the patients were categorised randomly into twogroups. GROUP A received Strain counterstrain technique alone and GROUP B received Strain counterstraintechnique with core strengthening exercises.Result: A statistically significant difference was found between GROUP A and GROUP B as well as within thegroup, according to the statistical analysis performed on the quantitative data.Conclusion: The findings of the present study demonstrate improvements in both Strain counterstrain techniqueand core strengthening exercises among middle aged people with chronic low back pain. However, (GROUP B)shows an extremely significant improvement compared to (GROUP A).","PeriodicalId":516273,"journal":{"name":"Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal","volume":"7 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-01-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139523540","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}