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Chaudhary, Ashok
- Effects of Hip Abductor Muscle Strengthening Exercises in Patients with Osteoarthritic Knee Joints
Authors
1 Sigma Institute of Physiotherapy, Bakrol, Ta: Waghodia, Vadodara, Gujarat, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 4 (2012), Pagination: 32-37Abstract
OBJECTIVES: To study the effectiveness of hip abductor muscle strengthening exercises in people with medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) affects many joints including the large, weight bearing joints (hips and knees) and also the spine, hands, feet and shoulders. The knee is the most common weight bearing joint affected by OA, with the disease predominantly affecting the medial compartment of the tibiofemoral joint. Patients with knee OA frequently report symptoms of knee pain and stiffness as well as difficulty with activities of daily living such as walking, stair-climbing and house-keeping. Ultimately, pain and disability associated with the disease lead to a loss of functional independence and a profound reduction in quality-of-life.
Materials and Methodology: Study included 30 subjects with unilateral medial compartment knee OA, aged 45 years or above. The subjects were randomly divided into 2 groups. Group A subjects were given hip abductor muscle strengthening exercises&conventional physiotherapy treatment and Group B subjects were given conventional physiotherapy treatment alone. The subjects were treated for a period of 6 weeks, 6 days a week, once daily. Pain was assessed by VAS score and physical function was assessed by WOMAC Index of Osteoarthritis.
Results: The results were analyzed by Wilcoxon Signed-Rank Test. Group A showed significant improvement in pain (T=120, p<0.05) and physical function (T=120, p<0.05). In Group B, results showed significant improvement in pain (T=91, p<0.05) and physical function (T=120, p<0.05). Comparison of Group A and Group B was done with Wilcoxon Rank-Sum Test (Mann Whitney U Test), Group A showed significant improvement in pain (z = 2.82, p<0.0026) and physical function (z = 3.56, p<0.0002).
Conclusion: Hip abductor muscle strengthening exercises showed overall improvement in pain and physical function and is a useful adjunct exercise therapy in treating patients with unilateral medial compartment knee osteoarthritis.
Keywords
Hip Abductor Muscle Strengthening Exercises, Medial Compartment Knee OsteoarthritisReferences
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- A Study of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder Prevalence, Phenomenology and Personality Factors in College Going Students
Authors
1 Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Clinical psychology, IGNOU, IN
3 Department of Psychiatry, J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Health and Wellbeing, Vol 7, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 962-965Abstract
Premenstrual syndrome is a common disorder experienced by up to 50%-80% of women during reproductive age. The prevalence of severe form of PMS (PMDD) is 3 % to 8%. Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) patients have resulted in significant morbidity. (1) To find out the prevalence and socio-demographic variables of PMDD in the college girls (APA, 1994). To study the Phenomenology and personality characteristic in the PMDD. A group of 300 female students of Nursing belonging to J.L.N. Nursing University, Ajmer, were screened for PMDD by Menstrual History Form and Screening Questionnaire and Menstrual Distress Questionnaire 'A' form [MDQ-A form by Moos]. Out of the 300 students 24 Students, who fulfilled the diagnostic criteria for PMDD (DSM-IV TR criteria) formed the experimental Group. Out of the remaining 276 students, 24 Students matched on socio demographic variable with the Experimental group formed the control group. Both the groups were subjected to Eysenck personality inventory (EPI). Prevalence of PMDD in college going girls is 8%. The most common physical and psychological symptoms were fatigability, decrease interest in usual activities respectively. PMDD patients were having significantly higher scores on Neuroticism scale on EPI.Keywords
PMDD, Phenomenology, Neuroticism, EPI.- A Study of Psychiatric Profile of Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) in College Girls
Authors
1 Department of Psychiatry, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Psychiatry, J.L.N Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, IN
3 IGNOU, Delhi, IN