Amitesh Narayan
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View article: Comparison of the predictive validity of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Infant Neurological International Battery in low-birth-weight infants: a prospective longitudinal study
Comparison of the predictive validity of the Alberta Infant Motor Scale and Infant Neurological International Battery in low-birth-weight infants: a prospective longitudinal study Open
Introduction This study aims to test the predictive validity of the Infant Neurological International Battery (INFANIB) and the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) against the Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-2 (PDMS-2) at 4, 8 and 12 month…
View article: A protocol to evaluate the effect of Modified Scooter Board Therapy on Trunk Control and Hip muscles Activation in children with Cerebral Palsy
A protocol to evaluate the effect of Modified Scooter Board Therapy on Trunk Control and Hip muscles Activation in children with Cerebral Palsy Open
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition caused due to damage to a developing brain, leading to various motor, sensory and cognitive impairments. Being one of the leading cause of developmental disability among children worldwide, CP warrants a …
View article: Hand Functions Following Prone-weight Bearing on Upper Limb with Active Elbow Extension versus Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy - A Randomised Clinical Trial
Hand Functions Following Prone-weight Bearing on Upper Limb with Active Elbow Extension versus Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in Children with Unilateral Cerebral Palsy - A Randomised Clinical Trial Open
Background The atypical upper limb (UL) flexion pattern in children with unilateral cerebral palsy (UCP) debilitates their ability to experience natural weight bearing through arms and hands, leading to restricted mobility and reduced hand…
View article: Anticipatory and Compensatory Postural Adjustments in Sitting and Standing Positions During Functional Activities in Children With Cerebral Palsy
Anticipatory and Compensatory Postural Adjustments in Sitting and Standing Positions During Functional Activities in Children With Cerebral Palsy Open
Background and purpose Anticipatory postural adjustments (APA) and compensatory postural adjustments (CPA) have played a vital role in postural control since early childhood, which is critical to accomplishing activities in daily life. How…
View article: Multifaceted Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Dyspareunia: A Narrative Review
Multifaceted Therapeutic Approaches for the Management of Dyspareunia: A Narrative Review Open
Background Dyspareunia is a complex health issue in women and causes an increased risk of sexual dysfunction, relationship conflict, mood disorders, and decreased quality of life. This narrative review aimed to explore the different therap…
View article: Is functional mobility associated with quality of sitting in cerebral palsy? A cross-sectional study
Is functional mobility associated with quality of sitting in cerebral palsy? A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives: A group of neuromuscular system anomalies associated with non-progressive issues in the developing fetal or newborn brain are known as cerebral palsy (CP). These abnormalities are typified by poor posture and motor development,…
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FOREWORD Open
The physiotherapy department is associated with 850 beds at Kasturba Medical College Hospital in Mangaluru, where students fine-tune their clinical skills under the close supervision of experienced faculty members.Nearly 50 physiotherapist…
View article: Diaphragmatic excursion and pulmonary function in children with cerebral palsy – comparative study
Diaphragmatic excursion and pulmonary function in children with cerebral palsy – comparative study Open
Introduction Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common paediatric disorder occurring in about 2 to 2.5 per1000 live births. Studies have reported that children with cerebral palsy have a high incidence of respiratory problems, with limited evidence …
View article: Effect of hip abductors and lateral rotators’ muscle strengthening on pain and functional outcome in adult patients with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Effect of hip abductors and lateral rotators’ muscle strengthening on pain and functional outcome in adult patients with patellofemoral pain: A systematic review and meta-analysis Open
BACKGROUND: Even though literature indicates presence of weak hip abductors and lateral rotators’ in Patellofemoral Pain (PFP), studies evaluating the effect of hip abductors and lateral rotators strengthening to improve knee function and …
View article: Antagonistic asynchrony in biceps and triceps recruitment pattern during forward reach movement in children with cerebral palsy
Antagonistic asynchrony in biceps and triceps recruitment pattern during forward reach movement in children with cerebral palsy Open
Introduction and Aim: Children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) have a longer duration and poor quality of reaching movements than the Typically Developing (TD) children. This may be due to the variations in the antagonistic muscular activity. To …
View article: Effect of Hip Abductors and Lateral Rotators Muscle Strengthening on Pain and Functional Outcome in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Effect of Hip Abductors and Lateral Rotators Muscle Strengthening on Pain and Functional Outcome in Patients with Patellofemoral Pain: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Background: This study systematically reviews and Meta-analyses the best-published evidence on the therapeutic value of strengthening hip abductors and lateral rotators muscles for the treatment of Patellofemoral Pain (PFP) with a presumpt…
View article: Respiratory Muscle Strength in Healthy Indian Children of Age 7–17 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study
Respiratory Muscle Strength in Healthy Indian Children of Age 7–17 Years: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
This study concluded that there is a difference in respiratory pressure values of Indian children with respect to those of other countries. Age, gender, height and BMI have a significant role in determining respiratory muscle strength. Boy…
View article: Treatment and re/habilitation of children with cerebral palsy in India: a scoping review
Treatment and re/habilitation of children with cerebral palsy in India: a scoping review Open
Aim To describe the nature and extent of the literature addressing the medical and its re/habilitative management of cerebral palsy ( CP ) in India. Method Online worldwide scholarly databases, research hosting directories, Indian publishi…
View article: The Effectiveness of a Computer Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial
The Effectiveness of a Computer Game-Based Rehabilitation Platform for Children With Cerebral Palsy: Protocol for a Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Clinicaltrials.gov NCT02728375; http:https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02728375 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/6qDjvszvh).
View article: Muscle strength differences in healthy young adults with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a cross-sectional study
Muscle strength differences in healthy young adults with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a cross-sectional study Open
The findings indicate that male participants with GJH have less isometric muscle strength in both elbow extensors and right knee extensors compared to non-hypermobile male participants. Female hypermobile participants did not show any sign…
View article: Additional file 2: of Muscle strength differences in healthy young adults with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a cross-sectional study
Additional file 2: of Muscle strength differences in healthy young adults with and without generalized joint hypermobility: a cross-sectional study Open
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View article: Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude of Pregnant Women Towards the Role of Physical Therapy in Antenatal Care - A Cross Sectional Study
Knowledge, Perception, and Attitude of Pregnant Women Towards the Role of Physical Therapy in Antenatal Care - A Cross Sectional Study Open
Background: Physiotherapy plays an essential role in obstetrics, both in the antenatal and postnatal periods. Antenatal exercises are recommended for the health benefits and safe delivery that they secure of pregnant mothers. However, stud…