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Bansal, Anu
- Correlation between Parallel Walk Test and Timed Up and Go Test for Assessment of Dynamic Balance in Elderly
Authors
1 Amity Institute of Physiotherapy, Amity University Uttar Pradesh, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 7, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 6-10Abstract
Objective: To correlate between parallel walk test (PWT) and Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT) and to determine the better tool out of PWT30.5 and PWT25 to distinguish between fallers and non fallers.Methodology: In this study 60 older adults, both male and female were taken. 31 elderly fallers and 29 non fallers were recruited on the basis of MMSE, Barthel Index scores, parallel stance and tandem stance tests. Subjects were timed and scored as they walked for TUGT and PWT at 2 different widths (30.5, 25cm) .
Results: PWT time was found to be correlated with TUGT at p < 0.05. Significant difference was present between fallers and non fallers for time and score of PWT at width 30.5cm(PWT 30.5) and at 25cm(PWT 25) .PWT score was not correlated with TUGT. Variation observed between time taken and score could be attributed to varying gait characteristics.
Conclusion: PWT is a simple tool for assessing dynamic balance in elderly. PWT 30.5cm may be a better tool for assessing dynamic balance.
Keywords
Parallel Walk Test, TUGT, Balance, CorrelationReferences
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- Altered Activation Pattern in Patients with Chronic Neck Pain
Authors
1 Department of Sports Medicine and Physiotherapy, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 2, No 1 (2008), Pagination: 5-14Abstract
Background : Several studies on traumatic musculoskeletal pain syndromes such as Whiplash associated Disorder (WAD) have identified altered motor control of the cervical muscles during the performance of functional tasks. In chronic pain syndromes cervical muscle dysfunction appears to be a general sign. Postural asymmetries and movement dysfunction have been reported in patients with chronic pain. The objective of this study was to investigate if muscle tension of neck muscles is increased in patients with chronic neck pain. Thus this study compared the neck muscle activation patterns during static and dynamic tasks in patients with chronic neck pain of nontraumatic origin.
Methods: Electromyographic activity was recorded from the Sternocleidomastoid(SCM), Anterior Scalene(AS), Levator Scapulae(LS) and Upper Trapezius(UT) muscles. Percentage Maximum voluntary Isometric Contraction (MVIC) was calculated both during static tasks, which included shoulder abduction to 90° and hold, shrug and hold, craniocervical flexion and hold and a dynamic task.
Result: The results revealed elevated muscle activity in AS, LS and UT muscles during both static and dynamic tasks in patients with chronic neck pain of nontraumatic origin compared to controls.
CONCLUSION: In conclusion, patients with chronic neck pain of non-traumatic origin have increased muscle activity and hence increased muscle tension, which is responsible for postural asymmetries. Thus this increased muscle tension should be the focus of treatment.
Keywords
sEMG, Cervical Muscles, Atraumatic Chronic Neck Pain, Movement Dysfunction- Empowering Engineering Students through Employability Skills
Authors
1 Chitkara Business School, Chitkara University, Punjab, IN
2 Chitkara University Institute of Engineering & Technology, Chitkara University, Punjab, IN
3 Chitkara College of Hospitality Management, Chitkara University, Punjab, IN
4 Shree Ram Mulkh Institute of Engineering Technology, IN
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Journal of Engineering Education Transformations, Vol 35, No 3 (2022), Pagination: 107-112Abstract
“Skill growth is critical in stimulating a sustainable development environment and will help to ease the transition from an informal to a formal economy,” according to the International Labour Organization. In the light of globalization, it is also important to discuss the possibilities and pressures of meeting emerging demands from changing economies and modern technologies.”
Management and innovation students who want to be practitioners require not only soft skills but analytical and datum, to achieve the organization's objectives.
The Indian manufacturing sector is revered globally and is one of India's most successful industries. It has made a significant contribution to India's capital formation and hence GDP. Over the years, global expertise and enabling sale situations have ensured that India continues to be one of the world's most commercial healthcare and manufacturing markets. The job process has seen a notable shift; technology affects customs and skills, and communities are becoming more global and diverse. As an effect of globalization, education systems are now also looking at the employability market. Apart from technical skills, applicants are also expected to have interpersonal skills in the current scenario. The study aimed to determine final-year engineering learners' perspectives, faculty-approved by engineering colleges and technical specialists from various professional bodies on training needs, career progression, and career apprenticeship programs.
Keywords
Career Progression, Employability Skills, Interpersonal Skills.References
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