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Unnikrishnan, R.
- Correlation between Foot and Ankle Characteristics with Functional Abilities and Balance among South Indian Geriatrics
Authors
1 Department of Physical, Therapy& Health Rehabilitation, AlMajmaah University, SA
2 Sri Lakshmi Narayana, Institute of Medical Sciences, (SLIMS), Puducherry, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 229-233Abstract
Objective: The aim of the study was to find the correlation between foot and ankle characteristics with functional abilities and balance among south Indian geriatrics.Methodology: Sixty elderly people residing in an old age home were taken for test of Foot & Ankle characteristics, Balance and functional ability. Foot & Ankle characteristics were tested across five domains: Foot posture was tested by foot posture index, ankle flexibility was measured by modified version of Lunge test, foot deformity was tested by the grading exercised by the photographs, foot strength was measured by Paper grip test and foot sensation was tested by Semmens- weinsten aesthesiometer.. Balance and Functional ability were tested by standing balance test, sit to stand , 8foot and go test and walking speed.
Results: The correlation value between Foot posture with standing balance test, sit to stand test, 8-foot up and go test, gait speed are -0.027, -0.097, 0.048, 0.05 respectively.The correlation value between Ankle flexibility with Standing balance test, Sit to stand test, 8-foot up and go test, Gait speed are -0.023, -0.134, -0.169, -0.261 respectively. The correlation value between Hallux valgus deformity (HVD)with Standing balance test, Sit to stand test, 8-foot up and go test, Gait speed are -0.153, 0.011, -0.075, -0.099 respectively.The correlation value between Paper grip test1 (PGT1)with Standing balance test, Sit to stand test, 8-foot up and go test, Gait speed are 0.735, -0.367, 1.374, 1.133 respectively.The correlation value between Foot sensation(FS) with Standing balance test, Sit to stand test, 8-foot up and go test, Gait speed are -0.007, 0.052, -0.272, -0.206 respectively.
Conclusion: This study proves that Foot and Ankle characteristics strongly correlate with the Balance and Functional ability in geriatric population.
Keywords
Characteristics, Impaired Balance, Functional Ability and Geriatrics
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- Effect of Strengthening Exercises of Shoulder Muscles on Hand Functions in Spastic hemiplegic Cerebral Palsied Children
Authors
1 Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, SA
2 Paediatric physical therapy Department, College of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, EG
3 Department of Physical Therapy, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmaah University, SA
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 245-249Abstract
Objective: To determine the effect of strengthening exercises of shoulder muscles on hand functions in spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsied children.Methods: The study was carried out on thirty spastic hemiplegic children of both sexes (15 females and 15 males) divided into equal groups A and B. Their age ranged from six to ten years old. The muscular strength of shoulder flexors and extensors were evaluated by Biodex isokinetic dynamometer. Their hand functions were evaluated by using Peadody developmental motor scales(PDMS).prior and after six months of rehabilitation program. Group A received the traditional physiotherapy program. While group B received strengthening exercises program for shoulder muscles in addition to the traditional physiotherapy program .
Results: Patients of group (B) improved in age equivalent of grasping by 42.4% with SD 1.27±0.46, Values of peak torque (flexion) improved 8.9 with SD 10.29±1.04 and values of peak torque (extension) improved 1.57 with SD 9.92±0.63
Conclusion: The study showed significant improvement in group B more than group A. for age equivalent of grasping and peak torque of flexors and extensors of shoulder muscles.
Keywords
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