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Kashoo, Faizan Zaffar
- Prevalence of Obesity and Overweight among Majmaah University Students
Authors
1 Department of Nursing, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmmah University, SA
2 Department of Physical Therapy and Health Rehabilitation, College of Applied Medical Sciences, Majmmah University, SA
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 40-45Abstract
In recent couple of decades the food preferences among young adults have changed from traditional food to fast food. These trends resulted in obesity among an important section of future generation of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The aim of this study was to assess Body mass index (BMI) and abdominal obesity among Majmaah University male and female university students. Participants (N=303), 151 women and 152 men, were systematically chosen from various colleges of Majmaah university. The anthropometric measurements (weight and height) and abdominal circumference with Gulick tape were taken. Results indicate that men and women are 12.5% are thin, 29.4% are normal and 58.1% are obese. Among 303 total samples, 31% women were categorized as obese as compared to men who were only 27% as per BMI. The waist circumference measure revealed 27.8 % categorized in substantial high health risk for girls and 26.2 % for boys. The percentage of obesity among students in first level students was high (14.9%) as compared to the 9th level students (1%).Keywords
Body weight, Overweight, Obesity, Body
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- Agreement between Timed up and Go Test and Tinetti Assessment Scale in Institutionalized Elderly
Authors
1 Jamia Hamdard University, Hamdard Nagar, New Dehli, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 4, No 3 (2010), Pagination: 25-27Abstract
Purpose of study
To determine the accuracy of Timed Up and Go Test, in order to meet the increasing demand for a quick and easy balance assessment tool.
Material and method
A sample of convenience of 60 older adults took part in this study. All the subjects were assessed for the inclusion and exclusion criteria of the study. If they fulfilled inclusion and exclusion criteria, they were asked to sign an informed consent form. Then subjects were assessed on two balance tests i.e. Tinetti Assessment Scale Timed Up and Go Test and the scores were entered in the respective assessment charts. The whole procedure was a single session assessment that lasted for approximately 20 minutes for a single subject.
Results
The (K) value analyzed between the Timed Up and Go Test and Tinetti Assessment Scale showed a significant value of 88.3% with a confidence interval of (77.4- 95.17%). Overall accuracy of the Timed Up and Go Test is 88.3% with (77.4 - 95.17%) confidence interval.
Conclusion
Scores obtained on Timed Up and Go Test has shown a good agreement with scores obtained on the Tinnetti Assessment Scale.
Keywords
Timed up And Go Test, Tinetti Assessment Scale, Elderly, Agreement- Modified Mobilization Techniques in Adhesive Capsulitis of the Shoulder Joint: A Case Report
Authors
1 M.M.I.P.R, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 4, No 3 (2010), Pagination: 28-31Abstract
Background and Purpose
The purpose of this case report is to describe the use of modified mobilization technique (M.M.T) in the management of patient with adhesive capsulitis.
Case Description
One patient (63 years) with adhesive capsulitis of the glenohumeral joint (disease duration=12.3 month) was treated with modified mobilization techniques, twice a week for 3 months. Indexes of pain, joint mobility were measured by the same observer before treatment and after 3 months of treatment.
Outcomes
After 3 months of treatment, there was increase in active range of motion. Abduction increased from 87 degrees to 147 degrees, flexion in the sagittal plane increased from 110 degrees to 144 degrees, and lateral rotation increased from 12 degrees to 29 degrees. There were also increases in passive range of motion: abduction increased from 90 degrees to 151 degrees, flexion in the sagittal plane increased from 117 degrees to 149 degrees, and lateral rotation increased from 17 degrees to 38 degrees. Patients rated their improvement in shoulder function as excellent.
Discussion
Modified mobilization techniques appear to have role in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. Controlled studies are needed to prove the effectiveness of modified mobilization techniques in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis.