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Sharma, Pooja
- Comparative Effects of Electrical Stimulation on Nerve Trunk and Nerve Roots in Bell's Palsy Patients
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 126-129Abstract
Background and Objectives: There is no standard course of treatment or cure for Bell's Palsy in the current literature , moreover the effectiveness of intervention for the facial paralysis following Bell's Palsy is debatable . Conservative treatments include acupuncture, exercises, and electrical-stimulation. However, the research is inconsistent in demonstrating the effectiveness of these interventions. The conflicting results suggest a need for a randomized controlled trial that would rigorously test the electrical stimulation protocol in patients with Bell's palsy.Methods: 10 patients within the age range of 20 to 40 years both male and female diagnosed with Bell's palsy were recruited from the hospitals of Delhi and NCR and were divided into two groups i.e.; group A who received electrical stimulation on nerve trunk and group B who received electrical stimulation on facial muscles.
Results: The comparison between group A and group B shows that group B has shown significant changes ( p value
Conclusion: Electrical stimulation improves the facial paralysis caused by Bell's palsy.
Keywords
Bell's Palsy, Facial Paralysis, Electrical Stimulation
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- Reliability of Modified Modified Ashworth Scale in Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, IN
2 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 165-169Abstract
Background & Objectives: In assessment of spasticity in the pediatric population, methods used in practice are ordinal scales that lack reliability. Being a recent scale, Modified Modified Ashworth Scale has not been used in pediatric population as yet. This study aimed to assess inter- and intra-rater reliability of MMAS in assessing children with spastic cerebral palsy and also compare results with those of AS and MAS.Methods & Materials: The study included 40 children with spastic CP with mean age 7.75 yrs .Functional levels of children were classified according to the Gross Motor Function Classification System. Spasticity in wrist, elbow and knee flexors was assessed according to the AS, MAS, and MMAS.
Results: Interrater reliability and intrarater reliability of MMAS varied from moderate to good.
Conclusions & Interpretations: The MMAS is a reliable tool in assessing children with spastic CP and so are AS and MAS.
Keywords
Spasticity, Cerebral Palsy, Ashworth ScaleReferences
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- Comparison of Effect of Two Group of Proprioceptive Exercises in Osteoarthritis Patients on Knee Muscle Strengh and Functional Activity
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, UP
2 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, UP, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 19-22Abstract
Osteoarthritis also known as degenerative arthritis or degenerative joint disease is a group of mechanical abnormalities involving degradation of joints, including articular cartilage and subchondral bone. OA commonly affects the hands, feet, spine, and the large weight bearing joints, such as the hips and knees. Research have demonstrated that knee proprioception is effected in knee OA patients. Functional consequences of impaired proprioception may include lower gait velocity, shorter stride length, and slower stair walking time. Improved knee function is possible with changes in proprioception.
Methodology: 30 subjects 15 in one group between the age group of 30 -60 yrs both male and female who met the inclusion criteria were given two sets of balance and kinesthesia exercises . The exercises were done 3 days a week for total of 6 weeks.
Results: The quadriceps and hamstrings strength mean and the barthel's score mean increased for both group of exercises , the first group of exercises improved the quadriceps and hamstrings strength mean increased to 3.53 and 3.93 respectively ,the barthel's score mean increased from 72.5 to 78 post exercise regime. Given the second group of exercises, the quadriceps and hamstrings strength mean increased to 4.4and 4.6 respectively and the barthel's score mean increased from 68.46 to 89 post exercise regime.
Conclusion: For the effective management and improvement in the activity level of knee arthritic patients, the first group of exercises is highly beneficial as compared to the second group. The exercises from the first group can be identified as a method of enhancing traditional means of conservative intervention treating osteoarthritis.
Keywords
Propioceptive Exercises , Knee Muscle Strength , OsteoarthritisReferences
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- Mini Mental State Examination for Cognitive Screening in Indian Child Population: An Association with Intelligence Quotient
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University, Noida, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 103-106Abstract
Background and Objectives
Several screening instruments are available for the assessment of cognitive disorders in children but most of them usually require long administration times and considerable training of the examiner. Therefore, simple screening tests are needed to allow the assessment of a wider range of cognitive functions in children in a short period of time, which would assist in early detection of higher cognitive defects. Present study assess the relationship between the Mini Mental State Examination total scores and the Intelligence Quotient in order to see the adaptability of the test in Indian child population.
Methods and Material
A total of 211 school going children between the age group of 6-12 years participated in the study. The scores were obtained for both Mini Mental State Examination and Standard Progressive Matrices and the data obtained was correlated.
Results
A significant correlation was found between the Mini Mental State Examination total scores and Intelligence Quotient in Indian child population using Pearson Correlation.
Conclusion
Mini Mental State Examination can be used as a cognitive screening tool in Indian child population.