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View article: Dynamic changes in chloride homeostasis coordinate midbrain inhibitory network activity during reward learning
Dynamic changes in chloride homeostasis coordinate midbrain inhibitory network activity during reward learning Open
The ability to associate environmental stimuli with positive outcomes is a fundamental form of learning. While extensive research has focused on midbrain dopamine neurons during associative learning, less is known about learning-mediated c…
View article: Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Interventions in Improving Quality of Life, Pain, and Nerve Conduction in Patients with Chronic Distal Symmetric Lower Extremity Sensorimotor Diabetic Peripheral Nerve Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Effectiveness of Physiotherapy Interventions in Improving Quality of Life, Pain, and Nerve Conduction in Patients with Chronic Distal Symmetric Lower Extremity Sensorimotor Diabetic Peripheral Nerve Disease: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Open
Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) is the most common complication resulting from type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), with a prevalence rate of 42% in rural north India. The clinical manifestations include progressive weakness, numbness, dy…
View article: Phenomenological exploration of experiences, satisfaction and quality of life after 1-month total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation: “pain decreased; discomfort disappeared”
Phenomenological exploration of experiences, satisfaction and quality of life after 1-month total knee arthroplasty rehabilitation: “pain decreased; discomfort disappeared” Open
TKA is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures worldwide. While quantitative studies assess patient satisfaction using outcome measures, limited qualitative research explores patient experiences. This study explores the pati…
View article: Customized Mirror Therapy with Object on Paretic Hand for Handgrip and Gross Motor Hand Functions in Patients with Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke: A Pretest–Posttest Quasi-experimental Study
Customized Mirror Therapy with Object on Paretic Hand for Handgrip and Gross Motor Hand Functions in Patients with Middle Cerebral Artery Stroke: A Pretest–Posttest Quasi-experimental Study Open
Background and Aims: Quality of life is affected in patients with middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke due to continuous motor limitations of the hand. We have developed customized mirror therapy (CMT) with an object on the paretic hand to …
View article: Exploring Experiences, Satisfaction, and Quality of Life with Physiotherapy One Month after Total Knee Arthroplasty in Low- and Middleincome Countries: A Qualitative Study
Exploring Experiences, Satisfaction, and Quality of Life with Physiotherapy One Month after Total Knee Arthroplasty in Low- and Middleincome Countries: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) has been a widely practiced procedure, with its popularity steadily growing globally, particularly in India. TKA is primarily performed for osteoarthritis, which affects millions in India.Researc…
View article: Comprehensive Overview of Parental Experiences and Expectations from Physiotherapy for Children with Down Syndrome
Comprehensive Overview of Parental Experiences and Expectations from Physiotherapy for Children with Down Syndrome Open
The purpose of this review was to provide a comprehensive overview of the parental experiences and expectations associated with physiotherapy interventions for children with Down syndrome (DS). Literatures available till 2024 were included…
View article: A Qualitative Study among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis during Physiotherapy
A Qualitative Study among Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis during Physiotherapy Open
Introduction: Perceptions, experiences, and the factors that facilitate, and inhibit the rehabilitation process in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis (PKOA) may be influenced by their lifestyle and context. Aim: To investigate PKOA in Lower…
View article: Semi‐Structured Interview Guide Development and Validation to Explore Parental Experiences and Expectations From Physiotherapy for Children With Down Syndrome
Semi‐Structured Interview Guide Development and Validation to Explore Parental Experiences and Expectations From Physiotherapy for Children With Down Syndrome Open
Background Existing literature failed to explore the parental expectations and experiences from physiotherapy for children with Down syndrome. Hence, we aimed to validate a semi‐structured interview guide to explore parental experiences an…
View article: Test-retest Reliability of Balance Error Scoring System in Individuals with Osteoarthritis Knee: A Cross-sectional Study
Test-retest Reliability of Balance Error Scoring System in Individuals with Osteoarthritis Knee: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a degenerative joint disease that leads to changes not only in the articular cavity but also in the ligaments, tendons and muscles. These structures play an important role in human balance, …
View article: TinyML: Deploying Machine Learning on Microcontrollers for IoT Applications
TinyML: Deploying Machine Learning on Microcontrollers for IoT Applications Open
The rapid proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT) devices has created an urgent need for intelligent data processing directly on resource-constrained hardware. Tiny Machine Learning (TinyML) addresses this challenge by enabling the deplo…
View article: Dynamic Changes in Chloride Homeostasis Coordinate Midbrain Inhibitory Network Activity during Reward Learning
Dynamic Changes in Chloride Homeostasis Coordinate Midbrain Inhibitory Network Activity during Reward Learning Open
SUMMARY The ability to associate environmental stimuli with positive outcomes is a fundamental form of learning. While extensive research has focused on the response profiles of midbrain dopamine neurons during associative learning, less i…
View article: Patients' Experiences, Satisfaction and Quality of Life With Physiotherapy Follow‐Up After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study Protocol
Patients' Experiences, Satisfaction and Quality of Life With Physiotherapy Follow‐Up After Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Phenomenological Qualitative Study Protocol Open
Introduction Available quantitative studies indicate that patients who have undergone Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) experience dissatisfaction. There is a lack of comprehensive information on the experiences, satisfaction, and quality of l…
View article: Mobile game addiction and its association with musculoskeletal pain among students: A cross-sectional study
Mobile game addiction and its association with musculoskeletal pain among students: A cross-sectional study Open
Background The purpose of this study was to ascertain whether there is a difference in musculoskeletal pain between those who are addicted to mobile games and those who are not, to ascertain the association between mobile game addiction an…
View article: Physiotherapy versus alternative medicine for pain and quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis
Physiotherapy versus alternative medicine for pain and quality of life in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis: a systematic review with meta-analysis Open
Introduction Lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS) is a prevailing condition widely affecting mobility. However, many non-invasive treatments have been proposed for LSS. Physiotherapy is reported as more commonly used with very little evidence repo…
View article: Ab. No. 132 Phenomenological Exploration of Ethical Challenges Faced by Physiotherapy Professionals During Research Supervision: A Qualitative Study
Ab. No. 132 Phenomenological Exploration of Ethical Challenges Faced by Physiotherapy Professionals During Research Supervision: A Qualitative Study Open
Introduction: Although ethical guidelines are available, they are not always followed during physiotherapy research. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate the experiences of academic professionals in physiotherapy regarding ethical issues while …
View article: High-intensity laser therapy for hamstring muscle tightness: rationale and study design for a single-blinded randomized controlled trial
High-intensity laser therapy for hamstring muscle tightness: rationale and study design for a single-blinded randomized controlled trial Open
BACKGROUND: Prolonged sitting and a sedentary lifestyle may result in hamstring shortness. A decline in regular physical activity could lead to a decrease in the flexibility of the muscle in a younger adult. Increasing hamstring muscle fle…
View article: Lived experiences of caregivers and survivors of paediatric spinal cord injury: A scoping review of qualitative studies
Lived experiences of caregivers and survivors of paediatric spinal cord injury: A scoping review of qualitative studies Open
There is a need for more specialized rehabilitation centers and an accessible environment in public spaces. Also, the review sheds some light on the discriminatory attitude of society as a whole, which can be improved by providing proper k…
View article: Effect of Tactile and Kinaesthetic Stimulation in Preterm Neonates with Hyperbilirubinaemia: A Study Protocol
Effect of Tactile and Kinaesthetic Stimulation in Preterm Neonates with Hyperbilirubinaemia: A Study Protocol Open
Introduction: Elevated Total Serum/Plasma Bilirubin (TSB) levels in the blood manifest as hyperbilirubinaemia, which is commonly observed among newborns and can result in significant long-term consequences. Need for the study: Long-term ph…
View article: High-intensity laser therapy (class IV) and ibuprofen gel phonophoresis for treating knee osteoarthritis among people living in hilly terrain: a randomized, double blind, multi-centre trial protocol
High-intensity laser therapy (class IV) and ibuprofen gel phonophoresis for treating knee osteoarthritis among people living in hilly terrain: a randomized, double blind, multi-centre trial protocol Open
INTRODUCTION: People living in hilly terrain with abnormal cyclic loading could lead to bone cartilage degeneration. High-intensity laser therapy (HILT) and Ibuprofen gel phonophoresis (IGP) have innumerable benefits for patients with knee…
View article: Comments on: Reliability and Validity of a Chinese Version of the Lysholm Score and Tegner Activity Scale for Knee Arthroplasty
Comments on: Reliability and Validity of a Chinese Version of the Lysholm Score and Tegner Activity Scale for Knee Arthroplasty Open
explained the process of criterion validation while ignoring the other validation process.The third concern regards the reliability test statistics used.The authors established test and retest reliability under relative reliability, with s…
View article: Effect of Biomechanical correction of tibia on medial joint space loading, varus deformity and functional tasks in patients with medial tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis: A Quasi Experimental Clinical Trial
Effect of Biomechanical correction of tibia on medial joint space loading, varus deformity and functional tasks in patients with medial tibiofemoral joint osteoarthritis: A Quasi Experimental Clinical Trial Open
In Medial tibiofemoral knee osteoarthritis, the medial joint space is the most frequently affect which causing the joint reduction in joint space. In this study, we are performing the biomechanical correction on tibia to increase the media…