Background Exposure to cement dust poses significant risks to respiratory health, particularly am... more Background Exposure to cement dust poses significant risks to respiratory health, particularly among occupational workers. However, the impact of nonoccupational cement dust exposure on nearby residents' pulmonary well-being is often overlooked, particularly in the context of India. This study explores chronic respiratory health symptoms and their Open Peer Review Approval Status AWAITING PEER REVIEW Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article.
When the tidal volume reaches approximately 75% of dynamic inspiratory capacity, a sharp increase... more When the tidal volume reaches approximately 75% of dynamic inspiratory capacity, a sharp increase in the intensity of exertional
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2018
Objective and clinical features: A 23-year-old male weightlifter player presented complaining of ... more Objective and clinical features: A 23-year-old male weightlifter player presented complaining of right-sided wrist and thumb pain at the base of the styloid of the radius while doing twisting movement of wrist and lifting activities. Player reported that his pain started 2 month ago which increased gradually during training sessions of weight lifting. His pain was worst since 2 days when he reported to Physiotherapy OPD which affected wrist, hand and thumb activities. Intervention and outcomes: The combination of conservative treatment approach consisted of eccentric exercise training, Technique modification, Manual therapy, protective guard and patient education. Outcomes measures included verbal pain rating scale and a return to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Patient symptoms resolved and at 3 month follow up reported no recurrence of wrist pain. Result: The described treatment regime, which involved eccentric exercise training of wrist muscles and slight modification of technique aided in the complete resolution of the patient impairment and functional limitations. Discussion: The result of this case report add to our current knowledge of rehabilitation with the use of conventional physical agents, Eccentric exercise training, manual therapy and technique modification provided successful results with this patient. The rehab protocol included aggressive stretching, (Active Range of Motion exercise) AROM and strengthening of (Extensors Pollicis Brevis) EPB and (Abductor Pollicis Longus)APL rarely in rehab process that resulted in quicker recovery and early returns to functional activities.
A cross sectional survey on physical fitness, mental health and associated factors in mothers of children with special needs
Comparative Exercise Physiology, 2022
Mothers are the primary caregivers of a child. While caring for a special needs child, workload o... more Mothers are the primary caregivers of a child. While caring for a special needs child, workload of caring increases by manifold and taking care of these children increases physical & mental overload. There is a dearth of studies that have objectively evaluated mental health and fitness of this group. To study status of physical fitness, mental health and associated factors in mothers of special needs children a cross-sectional survey done on 100 mothers of special needs children from special schools in the Gurugram District, Haryana, India. The Harvard Step test was used to evaluate cardiac fitness. Standard tests were used to evaluate different components of musculoskeletal fitness. Depression was assessed by Beck Depression Inventory. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The Karl Pearson correlation test was used to identify correlations between mental health and fitness components and sociodemographic characteristics. Mean age and body mass index of mothers was 36....
Kinesio taping with ballistic six plyometric training on speed, accuracy, target and joint proprioception in fast bowlers with glenohumeral instability
Comparative Exercise Physiology
Cricket is one of the most popular international sports played worldwide. Ballistic six plyometri... more Cricket is one of the most popular international sports played worldwide. Ballistic six plyometric training improves throwing activity in throwing sports, improves rotator cuff muscular strength, and prevents and reduces the risk of shoulder injury associated with overhead pitching. Kinesiotaping is used in rehabilitation, as a treatment for sportsrelated injuries, and as a means of injury prevention. The objective of the study was to compare the combined effect of kinesiotaping with ‘ballistic six plyometric training’ and with ballistic six plyometric training alone on speed, accuracy, target and joint proprioception in fast bowlers with mild glenohumeral joint instability. Thirty male semiprofessional fast bowlers in the age group of 20-30 years were included in this study and randomly divided into two groups: group A and group B with 15 players in each group. Group A received kinesiotaping along with ballistic six plyometric training, whereas group B was only given ballistic six ...
IntroductionThe use of telehealth interventions has been evaluated in different perspectives in w... more IntroductionThe use of telehealth interventions has been evaluated in different perspectives in women and also supported with various clinical trials, but its overall efficacy is still ascertained. The objective of the present review is to identify, appraise and analyze randomized controlled trials on breast cancer survivors who have participated in technology-based intervention programs incorporating a wide range of physical and psychological outcome measures.Material and methodsWe conducted electronic search of the literature during last twenty years i.e., from 2001 till August 10, 2021 through four databases. Standardized mean difference with 95% confidence interval was used.ResultsA total of 56 records were included in the qualitative and 28 in quantitative analysis. Pooled results show that telehealth interventions were associated with improved quality of life (SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.92, p=0.04), reduced depression (SMD -1.27, 95% CI =-2.43 to -0.10 p=0.03), low distress an...
International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research
Cervical pain is amongst the incessant musculoskeletal disorders having a prevalence of 30% up to... more Cervical pain is amongst the incessant musculoskeletal disorders having a prevalence of 30% up to 60 % among teaching professionals. Cervical pain also known as neck pain; have consequences which are very severe among several working populations. Primary objective of study was to find out consequences of cervical neck pain on scapula position. Present study will embrace us about clinical implications of cervical pain on static scapular position further significant positive result lead to formation of specific scapular rehabilitation program for teaching professionals keeping all risk factors and their work ergonomics. Cross-sectional Comparative study design was used to identify the effect of cervical pain over resting position of scapula position with respect to scapula protraction and scapula upward rotation among 107 school teachers further to mention it is an extension of research work of primary author on school teachers. Scapula protraction was assessed at three different posi...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
The effect of hypothyroidism on the respiratory system is proven in various studies. The study is... more The effect of hypothyroidism on the respiratory system is proven in various studies. The study is aimed to compare Inspiratory muscle training and Aerobic training on lung functions, exercise capacity & cardiorespiratory fitness in females having hypothyroidism. This comparative study was executed on 66 subjects based on the criteria of the study, which were randomly divided into Group A & B. Subjects in Group A received Inspiratory Muscle Training. Still, subjects in Group B received Aerobic Training for four weeks. Spirometry assessed pulmonary functions, exercise capacity was evaluated by the 6-Minute Walk Test, and cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by Step Harvard test. All measurements were taken at the baseline, on the last day of 2nd week and final day of 4th week. Independent t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. More significant improvement in terms of pulmonary functions, exercise capacity and Cardiorespiratory fitness was observed, in...
Role of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in SAPHO Syndrome- A Rare Condition
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis) is heterogenous, rare ent... more SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis) is heterogenous, rare entity with manifestations of Pustulo-Psoriatic Hyperostotic Spondyloarthritis (PPHS) and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO). It can occur in all the age groups with unknown etiology. Hereby, author presents a case of 37-year-old female who reported with the complaint of bilateral knee pain and lower back pain. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels. Bone scintigraphy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed bone lesions, The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome was made. The present article highlights the role of physical therapy as a non-pharmacological treatment modality to reduce pain, the intensity of which was measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The Range Of Motion (ROM) was measured by digital inclinometer and her Quality of Life (QoL) was measured by the 36-item short form health survey ...
Iron deficiency is considered to be one of the most prevalent forms of malnutrition throughout th... more Iron deficiency is considered to be one of the most prevalent forms of malnutrition throughout the world, yet there has been a lack of consensus about the health consequences of iron deficiency in the female athlete population yet. Simply, iron deficiency can be defined as depletion in the body's iron stores, and a restricted supply of iron to various tissues becomes apparent . Iron deficiency (ID) is a state in which there is insufficient iron to maintain the normal physiological function of tissues . Iron deficiency is the
Objectives: To study scapular position in primary school teacher with neck pain and without neck ... more Objectives: To study scapular position in primary school teacher with neck pain and without neck pain. To compare scapular position in primary school teachers with and without neck pain Background: Teaching is a profession in which majority of women are employed and it is a demanding job. School teachers, in general, during the course of their work may be subjected to conditions that cause physical health problems and the frequently reported health complaints among teachers are shoulder pain (73.4%), neck pain (68.9%), headache (67.1%) and lower back pain (59.2%). Thus we can say teaching leads to physical and mental stress with an impact on functional performance and hence teaching can become a health hazard when it is carried out in an inappropriate way. Abnormal or altered scapular position is defined as an observable alteration in the position and motion of the scapula relative to the thoracic cage. Poor postural habits and neck pain are increasingly common among individuals who...
Design: Observational study design. Background: Hypothyroidism is the clinical syndrome and assoc... more Design: Observational study design. Background: Hypothyroidism is the clinical syndrome and associated with slowing down the metabolic process in the body. Thyroid function significantly affects lipoprotein metabolism as well as some cardiovascular disease. To assess the correlation between of thyroid functions and lipid abnormalities. . Methods: 20 Hypothyroidism patients were selected through convenience random sampling for the study. Blood sample was withdrawn from patients of hypothyroidism after overnight fasting and used for biochemical analysis. Results: Results of the study revealed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between serum TSH, LDL, statistically significant negative correlation between serum TSH, and HDL. Thyroid dysfunction can have an important effect on lipid profile. Therefore, patients presenting with dyslipidemia are recommended to be investigated for hypothyroidism.
Pattern Of Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries - A Hospital Based Study In Haryana
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
The demographic characteristics and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with traumatic spinal cor... more The demographic characteristics and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (T-SCI) have been extensively studied across the globe, whereas there has been limited research done on patients with non- traumatic spinal cord injury (NT-SCI). Studies observing the patterns and statistics of both T-SCI and NT-SCI are insufficient in developing countries, especially in India. Thereby, a retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the factors involved to improve the management of SCI. The aim of this study was to analyze the demographic profile and injury pattern of persons admitted with T-SCI and NT-SCI in a paraplegic rehabilitation center from August, 2015 to May, 2019. The injury pattern of 663 patients was observed in the present study, with ratio of T-SCI: NT-SCI of 4.30:1. Highest incidence of T-SCI and NT-SCI was found in the rural male population in the age group of 20-29 years and 30-39 years. Fracture and Pott’s spine disease with a...
Background Exposure to cement dust poses significant risks to respiratory health, particularly am... more Background Exposure to cement dust poses significant risks to respiratory health, particularly among occupational workers. However, the impact of nonoccupational cement dust exposure on nearby residents' pulmonary well-being is often overlooked, particularly in the context of India. This study explores chronic respiratory health symptoms and their Open Peer Review Approval Status AWAITING PEER REVIEW Any reports and responses or comments on the article can be found at the end of the article.
When the tidal volume reaches approximately 75% of dynamic inspiratory capacity, a sharp increase... more When the tidal volume reaches approximately 75% of dynamic inspiratory capacity, a sharp increase in the intensity of exertional
International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2018
Objective and clinical features: A 23-year-old male weightlifter player presented complaining of ... more Objective and clinical features: A 23-year-old male weightlifter player presented complaining of right-sided wrist and thumb pain at the base of the styloid of the radius while doing twisting movement of wrist and lifting activities. Player reported that his pain started 2 month ago which increased gradually during training sessions of weight lifting. His pain was worst since 2 days when he reported to Physiotherapy OPD which affected wrist, hand and thumb activities. Intervention and outcomes: The combination of conservative treatment approach consisted of eccentric exercise training, Technique modification, Manual therapy, protective guard and patient education. Outcomes measures included verbal pain rating scale and a return to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). Patient symptoms resolved and at 3 month follow up reported no recurrence of wrist pain. Result: The described treatment regime, which involved eccentric exercise training of wrist muscles and slight modification of technique aided in the complete resolution of the patient impairment and functional limitations. Discussion: The result of this case report add to our current knowledge of rehabilitation with the use of conventional physical agents, Eccentric exercise training, manual therapy and technique modification provided successful results with this patient. The rehab protocol included aggressive stretching, (Active Range of Motion exercise) AROM and strengthening of (Extensors Pollicis Brevis) EPB and (Abductor Pollicis Longus)APL rarely in rehab process that resulted in quicker recovery and early returns to functional activities.
A cross sectional survey on physical fitness, mental health and associated factors in mothers of children with special needs
Comparative Exercise Physiology, 2022
Mothers are the primary caregivers of a child. While caring for a special needs child, workload o... more Mothers are the primary caregivers of a child. While caring for a special needs child, workload of caring increases by manifold and taking care of these children increases physical & mental overload. There is a dearth of studies that have objectively evaluated mental health and fitness of this group. To study status of physical fitness, mental health and associated factors in mothers of special needs children a cross-sectional survey done on 100 mothers of special needs children from special schools in the Gurugram District, Haryana, India. The Harvard Step test was used to evaluate cardiac fitness. Standard tests were used to evaluate different components of musculoskeletal fitness. Depression was assessed by Beck Depression Inventory. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis. The Karl Pearson correlation test was used to identify correlations between mental health and fitness components and sociodemographic characteristics. Mean age and body mass index of mothers was 36....
Kinesio taping with ballistic six plyometric training on speed, accuracy, target and joint proprioception in fast bowlers with glenohumeral instability
Comparative Exercise Physiology
Cricket is one of the most popular international sports played worldwide. Ballistic six plyometri... more Cricket is one of the most popular international sports played worldwide. Ballistic six plyometric training improves throwing activity in throwing sports, improves rotator cuff muscular strength, and prevents and reduces the risk of shoulder injury associated with overhead pitching. Kinesiotaping is used in rehabilitation, as a treatment for sportsrelated injuries, and as a means of injury prevention. The objective of the study was to compare the combined effect of kinesiotaping with ‘ballistic six plyometric training’ and with ballistic six plyometric training alone on speed, accuracy, target and joint proprioception in fast bowlers with mild glenohumeral joint instability. Thirty male semiprofessional fast bowlers in the age group of 20-30 years were included in this study and randomly divided into two groups: group A and group B with 15 players in each group. Group A received kinesiotaping along with ballistic six plyometric training, whereas group B was only given ballistic six ...
IntroductionThe use of telehealth interventions has been evaluated in different perspectives in w... more IntroductionThe use of telehealth interventions has been evaluated in different perspectives in women and also supported with various clinical trials, but its overall efficacy is still ascertained. The objective of the present review is to identify, appraise and analyze randomized controlled trials on breast cancer survivors who have participated in technology-based intervention programs incorporating a wide range of physical and psychological outcome measures.Material and methodsWe conducted electronic search of the literature during last twenty years i.e., from 2001 till August 10, 2021 through four databases. Standardized mean difference with 95% confidence interval was used.ResultsA total of 56 records were included in the qualitative and 28 in quantitative analysis. Pooled results show that telehealth interventions were associated with improved quality of life (SMD 0.48, 95% CI 0.03 to 0.92, p=0.04), reduced depression (SMD -1.27, 95% CI =-2.43 to -0.10 p=0.03), low distress an...
International Journal of Life Science and Pharma Research
Cervical pain is amongst the incessant musculoskeletal disorders having a prevalence of 30% up to... more Cervical pain is amongst the incessant musculoskeletal disorders having a prevalence of 30% up to 60 % among teaching professionals. Cervical pain also known as neck pain; have consequences which are very severe among several working populations. Primary objective of study was to find out consequences of cervical neck pain on scapula position. Present study will embrace us about clinical implications of cervical pain on static scapular position further significant positive result lead to formation of specific scapular rehabilitation program for teaching professionals keeping all risk factors and their work ergonomics. Cross-sectional Comparative study design was used to identify the effect of cervical pain over resting position of scapula position with respect to scapula protraction and scapula upward rotation among 107 school teachers further to mention it is an extension of research work of primary author on school teachers. Scapula protraction was assessed at three different posi...
International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2020
The effect of hypothyroidism on the respiratory system is proven in various studies. The study is... more The effect of hypothyroidism on the respiratory system is proven in various studies. The study is aimed to compare Inspiratory muscle training and Aerobic training on lung functions, exercise capacity & cardiorespiratory fitness in females having hypothyroidism. This comparative study was executed on 66 subjects based on the criteria of the study, which were randomly divided into Group A & B. Subjects in Group A received Inspiratory Muscle Training. Still, subjects in Group B received Aerobic Training for four weeks. Spirometry assessed pulmonary functions, exercise capacity was evaluated by the 6-Minute Walk Test, and cardiorespiratory fitness was assessed by Step Harvard test. All measurements were taken at the baseline, on the last day of 2nd week and final day of 4th week. Independent t-test and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) were used to analyze the data. More significant improvement in terms of pulmonary functions, exercise capacity and Cardiorespiratory fitness was observed, in...
Role of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation in SAPHO Syndrome- A Rare Condition
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC RESEARCH
SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis) is heterogenous, rare ent... more SAPHO syndrome (synovitis, acne, pustulosis, hyperostosis and osteitis) is heterogenous, rare entity with manifestations of Pustulo-Psoriatic Hyperostotic Spondyloarthritis (PPHS) and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis (CRMO). It can occur in all the age groups with unknown etiology. Hereby, author presents a case of 37-year-old female who reported with the complaint of bilateral knee pain and lower back pain. Laboratory investigations revealed elevated Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and C-Reactive Protein (CRP) levels. Bone scintigraphy and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) showed bone lesions, The diagnosis of SAPHO syndrome was made. The present article highlights the role of physical therapy as a non-pharmacological treatment modality to reduce pain, the intensity of which was measured by Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS). The Range Of Motion (ROM) was measured by digital inclinometer and her Quality of Life (QoL) was measured by the 36-item short form health survey ...
Iron deficiency is considered to be one of the most prevalent forms of malnutrition throughout th... more Iron deficiency is considered to be one of the most prevalent forms of malnutrition throughout the world, yet there has been a lack of consensus about the health consequences of iron deficiency in the female athlete population yet. Simply, iron deficiency can be defined as depletion in the body's iron stores, and a restricted supply of iron to various tissues becomes apparent . Iron deficiency (ID) is a state in which there is insufficient iron to maintain the normal physiological function of tissues . Iron deficiency is the
Objectives: To study scapular position in primary school teacher with neck pain and without neck ... more Objectives: To study scapular position in primary school teacher with neck pain and without neck pain. To compare scapular position in primary school teachers with and without neck pain Background: Teaching is a profession in which majority of women are employed and it is a demanding job. School teachers, in general, during the course of their work may be subjected to conditions that cause physical health problems and the frequently reported health complaints among teachers are shoulder pain (73.4%), neck pain (68.9%), headache (67.1%) and lower back pain (59.2%). Thus we can say teaching leads to physical and mental stress with an impact on functional performance and hence teaching can become a health hazard when it is carried out in an inappropriate way. Abnormal or altered scapular position is defined as an observable alteration in the position and motion of the scapula relative to the thoracic cage. Poor postural habits and neck pain are increasingly common among individuals who...
Design: Observational study design. Background: Hypothyroidism is the clinical syndrome and assoc... more Design: Observational study design. Background: Hypothyroidism is the clinical syndrome and associated with slowing down the metabolic process in the body. Thyroid function significantly affects lipoprotein metabolism as well as some cardiovascular disease. To assess the correlation between of thyroid functions and lipid abnormalities. . Methods: 20 Hypothyroidism patients were selected through convenience random sampling for the study. Blood sample was withdrawn from patients of hypothyroidism after overnight fasting and used for biochemical analysis. Results: Results of the study revealed that there was a statistically significant positive correlation between serum TSH, LDL, statistically significant negative correlation between serum TSH, and HDL. Thyroid dysfunction can have an important effect on lipid profile. Therefore, patients presenting with dyslipidemia are recommended to be investigated for hypothyroidism.
Pattern Of Traumatic And Non-Traumatic Spinal Cord Injuries - A Hospital Based Study In Haryana
International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences
The demographic characteristics and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with traumatic spinal cor... more The demographic characteristics and rehabilitation outcomes of patients with traumatic spinal cord injury (T-SCI) have been extensively studied across the globe, whereas there has been limited research done on patients with non- traumatic spinal cord injury (NT-SCI). Studies observing the patterns and statistics of both T-SCI and NT-SCI are insufficient in developing countries, especially in India. Thereby, a retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted to evaluate the factors involved to improve the management of SCI. The aim of this study was to analyze the demographic profile and injury pattern of persons admitted with T-SCI and NT-SCI in a paraplegic rehabilitation center from August, 2015 to May, 2019. The injury pattern of 663 patients was observed in the present study, with ratio of T-SCI: NT-SCI of 4.30:1. Highest incidence of T-SCI and NT-SCI was found in the rural male population in the age group of 20-29 years and 30-39 years. Fracture and Pott’s spine disease with a...
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