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Mitra, Mahesh
- Correlation between Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and Lumbopelvic Pain and Dysfunction
Authors
1 NDMVP College of Physiotherapy, B/15 Ashok Pride, Behind Satyam Sweets, Govind Nagar, Nashik, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 8, No 1 (2014), Pagination: 210-214Abstract
The purpose of this study is to examine the clinical assumption that a Diastasis Rectus Abdominis, when left untreated may leave the woman predisposed to lumbo-pelvic pain. Objective: To find whether there would be a significant difference in some or all of dependant measures for lumbo-pelvic pain&dysfunction between those with Diastasis Rectus Abdominis. It was hypothesized that there would be a greater incidence of DRA among patients seeking physical therapy intervention for any of the specified lumbo-pelvic pain. Method and Measures: Subjects (n=30; PG) included women seeking medical care for lumbar or pelvic area diagnoses (>18 years old) who had delivered at least one child. Subjects completed the Pelvic Floor Distress Inventory, Modified Oswestry Low Back Pain Disability Questionnaire,Visual Analog Scales (VAS) for pain. Diastasis Rectus Abdominis measurement was taken. Correlation test (p ≤ 0.05) was performed to verify the relationship between Diastasis Rectus Abdominis and lumbopelvic pain and dysfunction. Results: The incidence for the DRA was 83.33%. Conclusions: Women with a DRA tend to have a higher degree of lumbo-pelvic pain.Keywords
Diastasis Rectus Abdominis, Lumbo-Pelvic Pain, Dysfunction
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- The Effects of Intense Practice Sessions on the Scapular Kinematics of Elite Water Polo Players with and without Impingement Syndrome
Authors
1 Department of Community Based Rehabilitaion, M. V. P College of Physiotherapy, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 8, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 189-193Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to examine the effects of intense practice session on the scapular kinematics of elite water polo players with and without impingement syndrome. METHODS: 14 water polo players with no known shoulder pathology and 16 water polo players with shoulder impingement syndrome participated in this study. Scapular abduction and rotatory index were measured using the Lateral Scapular Slide Test with the hands at side by hands with palm facing inwards, thumb on the PSIS and fingers facing forwards and shoulder in 90? of abduction and internal rotation with thumb facing the ground. Measurements were made pre- and post practice session.
Results: There were no differences in baseline measurements of kinematics between the two groups. The scapular abduction was significantly decreased in individuals with impingement at 45º and 90º with the p value at 45º=0.0001 and at 90º=0.008 compared to those individuals without impingement. The rotatory index was significantly decreased in individuals with impingement at 0º and 45º with p value at 0º=0.0001 and at 45º=0.0400 compared to those individuals without impingement.
Conclusion: Abnormal scapular kinematics in water polo players with impingement syndrome was observed after an intense practice session.