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Sarkar, Aparna
- 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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- 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
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- Effect of Exercise on Non-exercising Premenopausal and Postmenopausal Women - A Comparative Study
Authors
1 Amity Physiotheraphy College, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 3, No 2 (2009), Pagination: 43-46Abstract
Purpose: This study examined the effect of aerobic exercise on blood pressure and heart rate in premenopausal and postmenopausal women.
Methods Sedentary women (n=32) who were 35 to 55 years of age were participated in exercise training protocol (20 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity, 2 times a day for 2 weeks). Blood pressure, heart rate, weight, height, and B.M.I. were measured at baseline and after 2 weeks.
Results Using a paired sample t-test, significant changes (p<0.05) was observed from pre- to post- training in blood pressure, and heart rate. In Premenopausal females, systolic blood pressure averaged 124.88 +/- 10.01 mmHg and decreased to 121.38 +/- 8.02 mmHg at post-training. Diastolic blood pressure averaged 82.63 +/- 6.47 mmHg and decreased to 80.75 +/- 6.20 mmHg. In Postmenopausal females, systolic blood pressure averaged 137.75 +/- 9.60 mmHg and decreased to 136.38 +/- 8.86 mmHg at post-training. Diastolic blood pressure averaged 86.13 +/- 5.91 mmHg and decreased to 85.13 +/- 5.21 mmHg. An inverse correlation was identified between age at menopause and systolic blood pressure or diastolic blood pressure and a positive correlation was found between postmenopausal period and either systolic or diastolic blood pressure. The B.M.I. of both the samples was decreased after 2 weeks of exercise. An inverse correlation was identified between B.M.I. of both the samples and the distance walked by them.
Conclusion Two-weeks of aerobic exercise training are effective and can elicit changes in the cardiovascular variables of premenopausal and postmenopausal women. Our results suggest that aerobic exercise is an important strategy for prevention and treatment of high blood pressure. The blood pressure and heart rate were found to be reduced more in premenopausal females as compared to postmenopausal females.
Keywords
Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Body Mass Index, Aerobic Exercise, MenopauseReferences
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- Assessment of the Cardiovascular Fitness of Non-exercising Subjects Using Six Minute Walk Test
Authors
1 Amity Physiotherapy College, AMITY Campus, K Block, Ground Floor, Sector 44, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 3, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 10-13Abstract
In order to assess the cardiovascular fitness of non exercising healthy adults, a standardized 6- min walk test was conducted on 15 healthy men and 15 healthy women, aged 40 to 50 years. Heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate and the degree of dyspnea (Borg scale) were determined before and after the test. Mean 6MWD+/- SD was 611m+/-33.45 for males and 550m+/-45.4 for females. The 6MWD was significantly less for men and women who were heavier and shorter. The difference in observed cardiovascular parameters before and after the test was also higher in females than males. The subjective sensation of dyspnea as measured by Borg Scale was also higher in females than males. These differences may be used to individualize the exercise protocols for males and females and also to highlight the importance of regular exercise.Keywords
Cardiovascular Fitness, Heart Rate, Blood Pressure, 6MWT, 6MWDReferences
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- Effect of Segmental Breathing Exercises on Chest Expansion in Empyema Patients
Authors
1 Amity Physiotherapy College, NODIA, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 4, No 3 (2010), Pagination: 17-20Abstract
Objective
To prove that segmental breathing exercises help in increasing the chest expansion in empyema patients having decreased lung expansion.
Methods
40 empyema patients of both genders were taken in this study. Chest expansion at axillary level, 4th costal cartilage and 10th costal cartilage levels were measured before and after performing segmental breathing exercises.
Results
An increase in mean chest expansion at all the three levels was observed before and after exercise. It was highly significant at all the three levels (p < 0.001). The increase in chest expansions after segmental breathing exercises was found to be more in middle level than the apical and lower level.
Conclusion
We conclude from this study that segmental breathing exercises play an important role in early re-expansion of lungs and hence should be an integral part in early rehabilitation of restrictive lung diseases as empyema.
Keywords
Segmental Breathing Exercises, Chest Expansion, Empyema- Pulse Rate Response to Footwear in Rehabilitation Phase of Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery (CABG) Patients – A Clinical Trial Study
Authors
1 Department of Research, Singhania University, Jjunjhunu, Rajasthan, IN
2 AIPT K-Block, Amity University, Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 3 (2012), Pagination: 42-46Abstract
Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation is a well-established treatment in patients with coronary artery disease. However, no research has intervened the implementation of the footwear immediately after CABG surgery or the during the rehabilitation phase.
Aims & Objectives: To find the effect of walking with running shoes and without running (with slippers ) shoes on pulse rate of rehabilitating CABG subjects and to compare the effects produced after walking with running shoes and without running shoes.
Methodology: On fifth postoperative day CABG, subjects were asked to cover a distance of 100meters with slippers and with running sports, shoes with a rest time of one hour between the two sessions. Pulse rate was measured after covering the 100-meter distance with both types of footwears.
Results and Analysis: Students t- test & f -test were applied to find out the relevance among the attained values of pulse rate after walking 100 meter distance without running shoes (with slippers) and with running shoes to that of the resting pulse rate.
Conclusion: The study concluded that incorporation of footwear that is comfortable running shoes is physiologically important to include in the rehabilitation protocol of Coronary artery by pass graft subjects, as it will not risk the patients with abrupt increment in the pulse rate that may be a risk factors for them.