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Bhasin, Pinki
- Awareness of Physiotherapeutic Interventions for Pain Relief - An Analysis among Non Teaching Population
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, A-122, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Department of Physiotherapy, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 116-119Abstract
Background: Work related musculoskeletal disorders are commonly encountered. Studies have been conducted to evaluate the prevalence of pain among industry workers, computer operators etc. However, the knowledge regarding prevalence of pain among non teaching and supporting staff members is scarce.Method: The survey was conducted by means of a questionnaire. A total of 101 non teaching and supporting staff members constituted the study population. Data was analyzed using descriptive statistics.
Results: 79% of the individuals complained of pain at different sites of the body. 22% had no pain. The awareness of physiotherapy among this population is scarce. Only 16% resorted to Physiotherapy for pain relief. 85% of the individuals depend on medications and home remedies.
Conclusion: More than half of the individuals complained of pain in the study. As pain has a profound consequence on an individual's functional and psychological existence, there is a need to evaluate it in detail and treat accordingly. There is a need to augment the awareness regarding physiotherapy in this population.
Keywords
Work Related Musculoskeletal Pain, Non Teaching Staff, Questionnaire, Physiotherapy
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- Effects of Short Term Pulmonary Rehabilitation with or without Respiratory Muscle Stretch Gymnastics on Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors
1 College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Gangotri, Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, IN
2 Dr. M.V. Shetty College of Physiotherapy, Kulur, Mangalore, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 187-190Abstract
Background and Purpose
Short term Pulmonary Rehabilitation has been shown to have beneficial effects in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. Studies have also shown the unique effects caused by Respiratory Muscle Stretch Gymnastics (RMSG) in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The study aimed to find out the effects of short term pulmonary rehabilitation with or without respiratory muscle stretch gymnastics on quality of life in patients with COPD.
Methodology
A total of 40 patients in the age group of 40-70 years constituted the study population. Quality of life of patients was assessed with Chronic Respiratory Questionnaire (CRQ) both, before and after rehabilitation program of 3 weeks. Results The data obtained were analyzed by Mann-Whitney U test. The CRQ scores showed statistically insignificant differences between both the rehabilitation groups after a period of 3 weeks.
Conclusion
There were no statistically significant differences between short term pulmonary rehabilitation with RMSG group (group 1) and only short term pulmonary rehabilitation group (group 2) after a period of 3 weeks. Both the rehabilitation methods were equally effective in improving the quality of life of the patients.
Keywords
Pulmonary Rehabilitation, RMSG, COPD, CRQ- A Pilot Trial to Evaluate the Effects of Respiratory Muscle Stretch Gymnastics and Global Postural Re-education in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, College of Applied Education & Health Sciences, Meerut, IN
2 Department of Physiotherapy, Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 292-295Abstract
Objective: To compare the effects of Respiratory Muscle Stretch Gymnastics and Global Postural Reeducation on quality of life in patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
Methods: For this pilot study 28 patients, both males and females were randomly divided into two groups of 14 each, as RMSG group and GPR group. The RMSG group (n=14) performed five patterns of active stretching technique while patients in the GPR group (n=14) received stretching technique in 'open-arm, open hip joint angle' position. The technique was performed for 3 weeks as daily sessions. The quality of life was assessed by using clinical COPD questionnaire, prior to and after the intervention period.
Results: The quality of life scores for both groups showed no statistical significant differences after a rehabilitation period of 3 weeks.
Conclusion: The study suggests that the active stretching program (RMSG) as well as passive stretching program (GPR) were equally effective in improving quality of life after 3 weeks of rehabilitation in patients with COPD.
Keywords
COPD, RMSG, GPR, Clinical COPD QuestionnaireReferences
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- Correlation Between the Counting Talk Test and Body Mass Index in Young Adults
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, College of Applied Education and Health Sciences, Gangotri Colony, Roorkee Road, Meerut, Pin code: 25001, IN
2 Srinivas College of Physiotherapy, Mangalore, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 5, No 4 (2011), Pagination: 155-158Abstract
BackgroundTalk test has been used as a method of exercise prescription in a variety of populations. This is an easy informal guideline which suggests that if the exercise intensity is sufficient so that the patient can “just respond to conversation,” then the exercise intensity may within accepted ranges of exercise training intensity. Body mass index is used to classify a person as healthy or unhealthy. It is the commonly used measure of obesity. The study attempted to correlate the counting talk test and the body mass index.
MethodBMI value was determined from the height and weight. The subjects were made to perform a counting talk test at rest and during treadmill walking. The total CTT scores and BMI were analyzed by Karl Pearson’s coefficient of correlation.
ResultNo statistically significant correlation exists between the counting talk test and body mass index.
ConclusionExercise prescription using the talk test can be done in individuals with different categories of BMI. BMI will have no effect on the counting talk test scores.