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Bindra, Supreet
- Functional Status and Disability in Stroke Survivors of North India
Authors
1 Department of Physiotherapy, Punjabi University, Patiala, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 240-244Abstract
Stroke is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. It is necessary to not only focus on the medical aspect of the disease but to also cater the disabilities associated with it. The study investigated the complexity of factors that influence the functional status and disability following stroke using qualitative interviews. It was found that majority of stroke patient's fall in the age group of 60-75 years. Occurrence of stroke was found to be more among high income group; those living in joint families and urban dwelling, but the post of disabilities were more severe in rural dwellers. The percentage of motor disability was highest followed by cognitive and social. A majority of stroke patients were leading a poor quality of life with male sufferer's leading a comparatively better life. Disability increased with the increase in level of spasticity and decrease in balance status Majority of subjects who received physiotherapy were mildly dependent for their daily activity and on the other hand those who did not receive were moderate to very severely dependent, depicting that physiotherapy is essential during rehabilitative phase of stroke management.
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- A Study on the Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique as Compared to Conventional Therapy in Chronic Low Back Pain Due to Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Authors
1 MPT
2 Punjabi University, Patiala
3 Gian Sagar College of Physiotherapy, Banur, Patiala
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 200-203Abstract
Purpose of the Study
To determine the relative efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique (MET) as compared to Conventional Therapy in chronic low back pain due to Sacroiliac joint dysfunction.
Materials and Methods
30 patients 24 females and 6 males aged 30 - 50 yrs (41 ± 7.61), with a height of 158 ± 7.34 cm and weight of 66.2 ± 10.59 kg whose primary reported symptom was chronic low back pain were included for the study. The study was conducted in two phases: Phase 1 involved screening of Sacroiliac joint (SIJD) in the subjects having chronic low back pain (LBP) of greater than 3 months duration on the basis of subjective history and assessment criteria. The subjects who were tested positive for SIJD were made to sign an informed consent and included in the Phase 2 where they were randomly divided in to two groups: Group I Experimental Group (MET) Group II Conventional Therapy Group
Dependent Variables
(1) Pain perception on VAS, (2) Disability score on Revised Oswestry Disability Index, (3) Apparent functional leg length measurement using tape measure. The subjects in both the groups were treated for 6 days and Post treatment measurements (Day 6) were compared with Pre treatment (Day 1) measurements using appropriate statistical analysis.
Results
The apparent functional leg length difference found in SIJD could be restored to near normal in MET group. As far as reduction in pain and disability are concerned, both the groups showed almost similar results.
Conclusion
The present study concludes that SIJD (hypomobility) is a significant contributor and must be ruled out in each and every subject suffering from chronic LBP. It can be diagnosed on the basis of history and cluster of physical tests and can be successfully managed using MET alongwith Conventional Therapy.
Keywords
Chronic Low Back Pain, Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction, Apparent Functional Leg Length Difference, Conventional Therapy, Muscle Energy Technique- Hip Rotation MWM for Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction: A Case Report
Authors
1 ESIC Model Hospital, Ludhiana, IN