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View article: Postpartum depression prevalence, risk factors, and interventions among women in Punjab, Pakistan
Postpartum depression prevalence, risk factors, and interventions among women in Punjab, Pakistan Open
View article: The Effects of muscle energy technique along conventional physical therapy after mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in knee osteoarthritis patients
The Effects of muscle energy technique along conventional physical therapy after mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in knee osteoarthritis patients Open
Objective: To assess the efficacy of muscle energy technique (MET) in combination with conventional physical therapy compared to conventional physical therapy alone following mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in knee osteoarthritis (OA…
View article: THE EFFECTS OF MULTICOMPONENT EXERCISE ON MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN ELDERLY POPULATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL
THE EFFECTS OF MULTICOMPONENT EXERCISE ON MILD COGNITIVE IMPAIRMENT IN ELDERLY POPULATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROL TRIAL Open
Objective: To determine the effectiveness of multicomponent exercise on mild cognitive impairment in older adults. Materials and Methods: This randomized control trial was conducted at the Department of Rehabilitation at Pakistan Railway G…
View article: Frequency and Clinical Outcomes of Facial Nerve Palsy at District Level Teaching Hospital, Pakistan
Frequency and Clinical Outcomes of Facial Nerve Palsy at District Level Teaching Hospital, Pakistan Open
Background: Facial nerve palsy, characterized by the dysfunction of the seventh cranial nerve, is a common neurological disorder that significantly impacts patients' quality of life. It manifests as unilateral facial weakness or paralysis,…
View article: Prevalence of Work-Related Thumb Pain among Clinical Physical Therapists of Rawalpindi & Islamabad
Prevalence of Work-Related Thumb Pain among Clinical Physical Therapists of Rawalpindi & Islamabad Open
Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) are prevalent among healthcare professionals, significantly affecting physical therapists due to their hands-on treatment techniques. These disorders, particularly involving the t…
View article: Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Risk Factors among Elderly in Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A cross-Sectional study
Prevalence of Cognitive Impairment and Risk Factors among Elderly in Rawalpindi, Pakistan: A cross-Sectional study Open
Objective: The study aimed to find out the prevalence of cognitive impairment and risk factors among elderly. Study Design and setting: Descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in elderly population of Rawalpindi. Methodology: The s…
View article: Prevalence of stress and anxiety among university students during COVID-19 pandemic
Prevalence of stress and anxiety among university students during COVID-19 pandemic Open
Aim: To determine the level of stress and anxiety in university students during COVID-19 pandemic Methodology: A web based cross sectional survey was conducted from November 2020 to January 2021. Undergraduate students of either gender, ag…
View article: Effects of Sub-Occipital Muscles Inhibition Technique and Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain
Effects of Sub-Occipital Muscles Inhibition Technique and Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercise for Mechanical Neck Pain Open
Aim: To compare the effects of Suboccipital muscle Release (SMI) techniques and Cranio-Cervical Flexion Exercise (CCFE) for Range of motion, pain, neck disability and forward head posture (FHP) in mechanical neck pain patients. Methodology…
View article: Prevalence of Trapezius Trigger Points in Young Healthy Individuals
Prevalence of Trapezius Trigger Points in Young Healthy Individuals Open
MTrPs are labelled as hard, discrete, and palpable nodules in a taut band of skeletal muscle. It can be further divided into 2 forms, if it is spontaneously painful (i.e., active trigger points) or painful only on compression (i.e., latent…
View article: Comparing muscle energy technique (MET) versus conventional physiotherapy in cases of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder- A randomized controlled trial
Comparing muscle energy technique (MET) versus conventional physiotherapy in cases of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder- A randomized controlled trial Open
This study was a randomized controlled trial conducted at Noor Hospital Rawalpindi, Pakistan to compare muscle energy technique (MET) and conventional physiotherapy techniques in patients with confirmed diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis. Th…
View article: Frequency of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among medical students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Frequency of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among medical students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Open
Aim: To find out frequency of depression, anxiety and stress among medical undergraduate students. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in medical colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad from January 2021 to June 20…
View article: Reliability and validity of Stroke specific quality of life Urdu version - A preliminary approach
Reliability and validity of Stroke specific quality of life Urdu version - A preliminary approach Open
Aim: To measure reliability, validity, and psychometric properties of Urdu version of Stroke-Specific Quality of Life scale. Methodology: A longitudinal cross-sectional observational survey was conducted from March 2019 to February 2020. T…
View article: Effectiveness of Maitland Mobilization versus Pain release phenomena for pain, range of motion and disability in early knee osteoarthritis
Effectiveness of Maitland Mobilization versus Pain release phenomena for pain, range of motion and disability in early knee osteoarthritis Open
Aim: To compare the effectiveness of Maitland mobilization and pain release phenomena for Pain, Range of motion disability in early knee osteoarthritis. Methodology: Randomized control trail was conducted at Department of Physical Therapy,…
View article: Frequency of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Medical Students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad
Frequency of Depression, Anxiety and Stress among Medical Students of Rawalpindi and Islamabad Open
Aim: To find out frequency of depression, anxiety and stress among medical undergraduate students. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted in medical colleges of Rawalpindi and Islamabad from January 2021 to June 20…
View article: COMPARISON OF EXERGAMES VERSUS TRADITIONAL BALANCE EXERCISE TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND REDUCE RISK OF FALLS IN CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS
COMPARISON OF EXERGAMES VERSUS TRADITIONAL BALANCE EXERCISE TO IMPROVE BALANCE AND REDUCE RISK OF FALLS IN CHRONIC STROKE PATIENTS Open
Objective: One of the frequent causes of disability in stroke patients is balance impairment. Balance training is integral part of rehabilitation for stroke patients. Exergame is innovative technology which provides benefit of exercise in …
View article: Effects of upper limb ergometer on pulmonary functions among spinal cord injury patients
Effects of upper limb ergometer on pulmonary functions among spinal cord injury patients Open
Introduction Spinal cord injury is a serious condition that has a profound impact on pulmonary functions and quality of life. Ergometer training is a form of fitness training that seems to influence cardiorespiratory fitness among young in…
View article: Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Pregnant Women: Cross-Sectional Study
Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Pregnant Women: Cross-Sectional Study Open
Aim: To identify the prevalence of most common musculoskeletal disorders in pregnant women according to trimester. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2019 to February 2020. The study was conducted after taking app…
View article: Cardiac Diseases among Children and its Impact on Family: a Cross Sectional Survey
Cardiac Diseases among Children and its Impact on Family: a Cross Sectional Survey Open
Objective: To determine the impact of cardiac disease on family among children. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 405, raised through non-probability convenient sampling technique. The recruitment…
View article: Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation with Ischemic Compression on Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Neck Pain- a Randomized Controlled Trial
Effects of Neuromuscular Reeducation with Ischemic Compression on Myofascial Trigger Points in Patients with Neck Pain- a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Aim: To determine the effects of neuromuscular Reeducation technique along with ischemic compression on upper trapezius myofascial trigger points regarding pain and lateral cervical ROM. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial was condu…
View article: Additional effects of Thoracic manipulation on pain, shoulder disability and range of motion in Adhesive Capsulitis
Additional effects of Thoracic manipulation on pain, shoulder disability and range of motion in Adhesive Capsulitis Open
Aim: To determine the additional effects of thoracic manipulation on shoulder pain, shoulder range of motion (ROM) and disability in combination with conventional physical therapy exercises for individuals with adhesive capsulitis. Materia…
View article: Effect of Brain Training Game on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Older Adults
Effect of Brain Training Game on Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) in Older Adults Open
Aim: To determine effects of Kinect- based games on neurocognitive functions in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. Methodology: A quasi experimental pre-post trail was conducted on 18 mild cognitive impairment (MCI) older adults.…
View article: Fall Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Geriatric Population
Fall Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors in Geriatric Population Open
Aim: To determine the prevalence of fall among geriatric population and to find out risk factors associated with fall. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted with a sample of 223, raised through non-probability convenient sampling t…
View article: Prevalence, Pattern of Musculoskeletal pain disorders and related factors among female school teachers
Prevalence, Pattern of Musculoskeletal pain disorders and related factors among female school teachers Open
Aim: This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain disorders and related factors among female school teachers of Peshawar. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted from February 2019 to…