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Yadav, Apeksha O.
- Comparison of Static Stretching Versus Eccentric Training to Increase Flexibility of Hamstring Muscle in Healthy Hospital Nurses
Authors
1 Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 11-14Abstract
Objective: To compare the effect of static stretching (SST) versus eccentric training (ECT) in increasing the flexibility of hamstring muscle in healthy hospital nurses.Design: Prospective experimental study.
Participants & outcome measure: 30 healthy nurses were alternately allocated into two equal groups. Group A subjects were treated with SST & Group B subjects were treated with ECT. Outcome measures were recorded on first & seventh day by measuring the popliteal angle/ Active Knee Extension Test using a goniometer.
Result: On statistical analysis day one popliteal angle for both groups was measured and found non significant with p=0.465, whereas on seventh day both groups showed statistically significant increase in popliteal angle with p=0.017, but inter group analysis showed that group A was statistically more significant than group B with p=0.000.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that the SST and ECT improves the Popliteal angle i.e. hamstring flexibility and will prevent muscle injury. SST resulted in maximum improvement as compared to ECT on hamstring flexibility.
Keywords
Hamstring Muscle, Static Stretching, Eccentric training, Popliteal Angle
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- Effectiveness of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator (TENS) in Reducing Neuropathic Pain in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 11-13Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of TENS in reducing neuropathic pain in patients with Diabetic Neuropathy.Design: Prospective Experimental Study.
Participants and Outcome Measure: 20 Patients with a diagnosis of Diabetic Neuropathy were included in the study and they were explained regarding the treatment & its duration. Outcome measures were recorded before & after the treatment session using numerical pain rating scale.
Result: After collecting data statistical analysis was done using Student's paired t test to determine the effect of TENS and it showed a significant difference in reduction in pain post treatment.
Conclusion: It can be concluded that High frequency TENS can be given to Diabetic Neuropathy patients for three weeks to achieve pain reduction.
Keywords
Diabetes, Neuropathic Pain, Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve StimulatorReferences
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- Effectiveness of Core Muscle Stabilization Training on Dynamic Balance in Mechanical Low Back Pain Patients
Authors
1 Ravi Nair Physiotherapy College, DMIMS (DU) Sawangi (M) Wardha, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 34-39Abstract
Objective: To assess & find the effect of core muscle stabilization training on dynamic balance in mechanical low back pain patients.Design: Prospective Experimental Study.
Participants and Outcome Measure: 30 Subjects with Mechanical Low Back Pain were selected and Core Muscle Stability Training was given. Outcome measures were recorded pre & post training program using STAR Excursion test.
Result: Data was collected & analysed using Student's paired t-test to determine changes in dynamic balance, whereas correlation was done amongst right & left lower limb in each direction pre & post training, it showed a significant difference in anterior, anterolateral, lateral, posterolateral, posterior & anteromedial directions of right lower limb and anterior, anterolateral, lateral, posterolateral, posterior, posteromedial and anteromedial directions of left lower limb.
Conclusion: Core stabilisation training is significantly effective in improving dynamic balance in mechanical low back pain patients.
Keywords
Core muscle stabilization training, Dynamic balance, STAR Excursion TestReferences
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- Comparison of the Effects of Therapeutic Ultrasound V/s Myofascial Release Technique in Treatment of Plantar Fasciitis
Authors
1 Physiotherapy School & Centre, Seth G. S. Medical College & KEM Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 13-16Abstract
Background
Plantar fascia acts as a truss, maintaining the medial longitudinal arch of foot&assists during gait cycle, facilitates shock absorption during weight bearing activities. Plantar fasciitis (PF) is most common cause of inferior heel pain. Therapeutic ultrasound (U.S) is the most common treatments used in management of soft tissue lesions. Myofascial release (MFR) is a non invasive & safe technique with virtually no side effects; it comes with a record of good results.
Aim
To compare effects of U.S v/s MFR technique in treatment of PF.
Setting & Design
A Prospective experimental study was undertaken to compare effects of U.S v/s MFR in treatment of PF.
Methods and Material
60 subjects were alternately allocated into two groups U.S (Group A-30 subjects) & MFR technique (Group B-30 subjects). Conventional exercises were common. Outcome measures were recorded on first & tenth day using Visual analog Scale (VAS) for pain intensity & Foot Function Index (FFI) for functional outcome.
Statistical Analysis
For intergroup comparison of sex distribution, Chi-Square test was used. For intragroup comparison of VAS & FFI, Wilcoxon Signed Rank test was used & for intergroup comparisons of VAS & FFI, Mann-Whitney U test was used.
Result
60 Subjects were divided into two groups & their age & sex were matched which was found non significant p=0.1405. VAS on first day was non significant for both groups with p=0.981 were as on tenth day both groups showed statistically significant difference in reduction of pain on VAS p=0.023 but intergroup analysis showed that group B is statistically more significant. Same for FFI p=0.272 on first day were as on tenth day both groups showed statistically significant difference in improvement of functional outcome on FFI p=0.023 but intergroup analysis showed group B is statistically more significant.
Conclusion
U.S & MFR technique were found to be effective but MFR technique was more effective than U.S.
Keywords
Plantar Fasciitis, Therapeutic Ultrasound, Myofascial Release TechniqueReferences
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