scholarly journals Effects Of Remote Myofascial Release Of Sub-Occipital Region In Asymptomatic Individuals With Hamstrings Tightness

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Irfan Ahmad ◽  
Tabassum Manzoor ◽  
Saima Riaz ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan ◽  
Mehboob Ali ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Extension ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Occipital Region ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Asymptomatic Individual ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B ◽  
Stretching Exercises

The purpose of this study was to research the effect of performing Remote myofascial release of sub occipital region in asymptomatic individual with hamstring tightness. Keeping these muscles loose is important. If muscles have tightened up then muscles are working at less than 100 % of capacity and performance will be down as a result. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the effect of performing Remote myofascial release of sub occipital region in asymptomatic individual with hamstring tightness. Methods: The study was a Quasi experimental trial and was conducted in Physiotherapy center for arthritis. 64participant in this research & divided into 2 Groups. (Group A was   treated with static Stretching exercises of hamstrings and Group B was treated with remote Myofascial release of sub occipital region and static Stretching exercises). For analysis we were used Knee Extension angle and Sit to reach test at baseline and after 2 weeks of treatment in both groups. Data analysis was done by SPSS. Results: p value of within the group comparison for  knee extension angle and Sit to reach test score was significant i.e. <0.001.Mayofascial Release of sub occipital region and static stretch give us best result.IN group A Pre-treatment knee extension angle was 14.68 & post treatment 10.87 with mean difference 3.81 P <0.01.In Group B pre-treatment knee extension angle 14.78.& post-treatment   knee extension angle 13.75 with mean difference 11.03 & p<0.001 which concludes that remote myofascial release of sub-occipital region improve the flexibility of hamstring tightness. Conclusion: The current study concludes that myofascial release of sub occipital region along with static stretching and static stretching alone, both are effective in improving flexibility in patients with hamstring tightness. However, myofascial release of sub occipital region along with static stretching is more effective than static stretching alone.

COMPARISON OF IMMEDIATE EFFECT ON APPLICATION OF REMOTE SELFMYOFASCIAL RELEASE ON POSTERIOR CHAIN FLEXIBILITY IN ASYMPTOMATIC YOUNG INDIVIDUALS

2021 ◽  
pp. 26-27
Author(s):  
Rishika Balani ◽  
Tanvi Patole
Keyword(s):  
Weight Bearing ◽  
Plantar Fascia ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Post Intervention ◽  
Chain Flexibility ◽  
Myofascial Release ◽  
Outcomes Measures ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Plantar Fascia Release

Aim of study: The aim of the study was to compare the immediate effect on application of remote self- myofascial release on posterior chain exibility in asymptomatic young individuals. Material and Method: 44 subjects were assigned into two groups, Group (A) Plantar fascia release and Group (B) Suboccipital release. Outcomes measures used were Sit and reach test (SRT), Active knee extension test (AKE) and Weight bearing lunge test. Result: There was a signicant difference in SRT and AKE on left side between group A and B. Within the same group there was a signicant improvement in outcome measures post intervention. Conclusion: There was an immediate increase in exibility of the hamstrings, gastrocnemius-soleus muscles and lumbar spine ROM through remote self- myofascial release.

A Comparison of Acupuncture with Advice and Exercises on the Symptomatic Treatment of Osteoarthritis of the Hip – a Randomised Controlled Trial

2001 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 19-26 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roisin Haslam
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Randomised Trial ◽  
Symptomatic Treatment ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B ◽  
Randomised Controlled

Acupuncture is becoming a common technique within the physiotherapy profession as a treatment modality for pain relief; however, few randomised controlled trials have been undertaken to assess the effectiveness of acupuncture, particularly in the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the hip. Therefore, a randomised trial to compare the effectiveness of acupuncture with advice and exercises on the symptomatic treatment of OA of the hip was carried out. Thirty-two patients awaiting a total hip arthroplasty were randomly allocated to either the experimental group, (A), to have six sessions of acupuncture each lasting up to 25 minutes, or the control group, (B), to be given advice and exercises for their hip over a six week period. Group A consisted of three men and 13 women, and group B consisted of four men and eight women. The average age in group A was 66 years and in group B it was 68 years. Patients were assessed for pain and functional ability, using a modified version of the WOMAC questionnaire, pre-treatment, immediately post-treatment and at eight weeks post-treatment. The pre-treatment WOMAC scores in the two groups were similar (p=0.85). There was a significant improvement in group A (decrease in WOMAC score) immediately post-treatment (p=0.002) and this was maintained at the eight-week follow-up (p=0.03). There were no significant changes in group B. When the changes in WOMAC scores were compared between groups, a significantly greater improvement was found between pre-treatment and immediately post-treatment in group A, compared with group B (p=0.02). The changes between pre-treatment and the eight-week follow-up also showed a significant improvement in group A compared with group B (p=0.03). In conclusion, this trial supports the hypothesis that acupuncture is more effective than advice and exercises in the symptomatic treatment of OA of the hip.

scholarly journals Comparison of Effects of Low Level Laser and Ultrasound Therapy in Plantar Fasciitis

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (11) ◽  
pp. 510-515
Author(s):  
Fatima Mehmood ◽  
Dr. Aiesha Malik ◽  
Muhammad Zeeshan
Keyword(s):  
Plantar Fasciitis ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
P Value ◽  
Ultrasound Therapy ◽  
Low Level ◽  
Low Level Laser ◽  
Level Laser ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B

Plantar Fasciitis is among the major causes of heel pain. Mechanical stress of plantar aponeurosis usually causes inflammation thus result in problem with weight bearing and difficulty in walking. Pain often exacerbates and may stick at for months with unremitting activity, limiting the activities of daily living and the functional status. The objective of the study was to compare the effects of low level laser and ultrasound therapy in patients for pain and their functional status presents with plantar fasciitis. This study was a Quasi-experimental trial and conducted at Physical therapy Center for Arthritis & Rehabilitation Excellence (PT CARE), Gulberg III Lahore. The study completed in the time duration of six months (Aug 2019 – Jan 2020). Consecutive sampling technique was used to collect the data. A sample size of `total 28 patients were taken in this study; patients were divided into two groups. Conventional Physiotherapy protocol was given to both groups as baseline treatment. (Group A patients were treated with low level laser protocol whereas Group B was treated with ultrasound therapy protocol). Functional Foot Index (FFI) score was used to ask some questions related to patients symptoms and daily activities and to measure the intensity of pain Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used. All participants of the study filled the FFI & NPRS score and Numeric pain rating scale on day 1 in first cycle as pretreatment values and at the end of 5th session and 10th session as first and second cycles as post treatment values respectively. Data was analyzed on SPSS 21.The means of pre-treatment NPRS in group A was 7.78 and in group B means of pre-treatment NPRS was 7.35 with p value <0.05. Means difference of NPRS for group A was 4.07 and in group B the post treatment-1 means difference 4.85 with p value <0.05. Means of post treatment-2 in group A was 1.71 and in group B was 2.64 with p value <0.05. While means of pre-treatment in group A for FFI was 77.66 in group A and group B was 73.35 with p value <0.05. Means of post treatment-1 for group A for FFI was 54.50 and for group B 58.27 with p value <0.05. And means of post treatment-2 in FFI for group-A was 28.22 and for group B was 35.88 with p values <0.05. Low Level Laser Therapy is more effective than Ultrasound Therapy in reducing pain and improving functions in patients with plantar fasciitis and vice versa.

scholarly journals Comparison of nasal douching with isotonic saline versus Ringer lactate in chronic rhinosinusitis: a randomized controlled trial

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (6) ◽  
pp. 1064
Author(s):  
K. Paventhan ◽  
Pradeep Krishna R. ◽  
Ramya Shree C.
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Rhinosinusitis ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Isotonic Saline ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Ringer Lactate ◽  
Treatment Data ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B ◽  
Lactate Solution

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Nasal douching is a best effective and simple treatment procedure for chronic rhinosinusitis. This study compares the efficacy of nasal douching with isotonic saline solution versus ringer lactate solution in patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> This randomized control trial was conducted among the patients with chronic rhinosinusitis who were attending the outpatient department of Otorhinolaryngology in Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, during the study period from June 2019 to December 2019. After randomization group A and B includes thirty cases of chronic rhinosinusitis each and they received nasal douching with saline and Ringer lactate two times a day for a period of three weeks and assessed using sino-nasal outcome test (SNOT) 20 during pre-treatment and post treatment. Data was entered in Microsoft excel and data analysis was done using SPSS version 17.  </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> On assessing the overall SNOT 20 mean score, in both group A and group B, there was statistically significant improvement post treatment score when compare to pre-treatment scores. But the differences in improvement between the two groups were not found to be significant.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Though isotonic saline and ringer lactate solution showed significant improvement after treatment both these are same with respect to efficacy in the treatment of douching for chronic rhinosinusitis with no difference in outcome.</p><p class="abstract"> </p>

scholarly journals Effect of Cupping Therapy versus Continuous Aerobic Exercise on Lipid Proϑile in Hypertensive Men

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 6537-6542
Author(s):  
Aya M. Mahmoud ◽  
Karim A. Fathy ◽  
Ahmed Y. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Aerobic Exercise ◽  
Lipid Profile ◽  
Total Cholesterol ◽  
Cupping Therapy ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Exercise Effect ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B

Blood pressure and lipid profile are strongly linked to function, particularly in patients with hypertension disease (HTN). That study was aimed to differentiate between the cupping therapy and continuous aerobic exercise effect on lipid profile in hypertensive men. Thirty volunteers male patient with primary hypertension selected from outpatients Desouk general hospital. Their age ranged between 40-50 years, they were divided into two equal groups: group (A) attended a program of cupping therapy one time per month for three months and group (B) attended a program of continuous aerobic exercise on a treadmill for 30 minutes, two times per week for three months. Analysis of the results revealed that there was a major decrease in blood pressure (systole and diastole) and lipid profile (Triglyceride LDL, and Total Cholesterol) and increase in HDL during the cupping therapy closely same continuous aerobic exercise. A major decrease post treatment compared with that pre-treatment (p > 0.05) in both groups, but there was no major difference between both groups (A, B) in pre-treatment and also post treatment (p > 0.05). Both cupping therapy, as well as continuous aerobic exercises, showed a significant decrease in blood pressure and lipid profile (Total Cholesterol, Triglyceride and LDL) and a significant increase in HDL post-treatment compared with that pre-treatment.

scholarly journals A comparative study on the effectiveness of PNF stretching versus static stretching on Pain and Hamstring flexibility in osteoarthritis knee patients

2019 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 1789-1794
Author(s):  
Arul Pragassame S ◽  
Mohandas Kurup VK ◽  
Soundarya N
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Functional Mobility ◽  
Static Stretching ◽  
Timed Up And Go ◽  
Osteoarthritis Knee ◽  
Group A ◽  
Hamstring Flexibility ◽  
Group B

Osteoarthritis (OA) knee is a long-term chronic disease characterized by the destruction of articular cartilage and underlying bone. Pain, limitation of motion and functional impairment are common clinical features. Poor hamstring flexibility is a major problem for patients with OA knee. The stretching of the hamstring is a necessary intervention in the management of the OA knee. This study is therefore intended to compare the effectiveness of static stretching vs PNF stretching for pain, hamstring flexibility and functional mobility in OA Knee patients. 30 patients were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (N=15) received PNF stretching, wax therapy and isometric quadriceps exercises, and group B (N=15) received static stretching, wax therapy and isometric quadriceps exercises. The intensity of the pain was measured using the NPRS (Numerical Pain Rating Scale), hamstring flexibility by AKET (Active Knee Extension Test) and functional mobility by TUG (Timed up and Go) test. The results showed that significant differences in NPRS (Z=4.64, P=0.001), AKET (t=9.61, P=0.001) and TUG (t=8.19, P=0.001) were observed in group A patients when compared to group B. In conclusion, the PNF stretching treatment program is effective in reducing pain, improving hamstring flexibility and functional mobility in patients with OA knee compared to static stretching.

scholarly journals COMPARISON OF MONTHLY PULSE OF ORAL AZITHROMYCIN WITH DAILY DOXYCYCLINE IN THE TREATMENT OF MODERATE ACNE VULGARIS

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 (Suppl-1) ◽  
pp. S268-72
Author(s):  
Muhammad Mudassir ◽  
Ali Amar ◽  
Naeem Raza ◽  
Ayesha Khokhar ◽  
Adeel Siddiqui ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acne Vulgaris ◽  
Severity Index ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Military Hospital ◽  
Dermatology Department ◽  
Oral Doxycycline ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B ◽  
Oral Azithromycin

Objective: To compare oral Azithromycin with oral Doxycycline in treatment of moderate Acne Vulgaris. Study design: Randomized control trial Place and duration of the study: Dermatology Department , Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi from 1st August 2017 till 31st January 2018. Materials and methods: A total of 92 patients with moderate Acne were selected from Dermatology outpatient department (OPD) Pak Emirates Military Hospital Rawalpindi, after written informed consent. Patients were randomly allocated to one of the two treatment groups: Group A and Group B by lottery method. Patients in group A were given oral Azithromycin 500 mg daily for four consecutive days each month for 03 months and patients in group B were given oral Doxycycline 100 mg daily for 03 months. Patients were reviewed monthly for 03 months and Acne Severity Index (ASI) was recorded at baseline, at one month and three months. The primary outcome measured was more than 50% decrease from baseline in ASI within 3 months of treatment, using Global Acne Grading System (GAGS). Results: Mean age of patients in group A was 21.80 + 4.64 years whereas mean age of patients in group B was 21.61 + 4.48 years. In group A mean pre-treatment ASI was 24.83 + 3.15 and mean post-treatment ASI was 10.15 + 1.7. In group B mean pre-treatment ASI was 25.30 ± 2.96 and mean post-treatment ASI was 9.86 + 1.58. Conclusion: Azithromycin is comparable to Doxycycline in terms of mean change in ASI, in the treatment of moderate Acne Vulgaris.

scholarly journals Comparative study of intranasal hypertonic seawater saline versus intranasal normal saline in allergic rhinitis

2016 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 104 ◽  
Author(s):  
Roohie Singh ◽  
Jeevan R. Galagali ◽  
Santosh Kumar ◽  
Yogesh Bahurupi ◽  
Mandar Chandrachood
Keyword(s):  
Allergic Rhinitis ◽  
Normal Saline ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Response To Therapy ◽  
Symptom Improvement ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B

<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Allergic rhinitis (AR) is a chronic disease with variable response to therapy.<strong> </strong>Nasal irrigation with saline, including hypertonic saline, has been recommended for sinonasal conditions<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> All consecutive patients reporting with AR symptoms established by ARIA at a zonal and tertiary care referral hospital from July 1 to September 30, 2015 were enrolled in the study. Patients were randomly divided into two groups. Patients in Group A were treated with hypertonic seawater saline (HSS) 2.2% Group B with normal saline (NS) 0.9% respectively. Symptoms were assessed at the start of the treatment and after 2 months using 4 point scale.<strong></strong>60 patients were included in final analysis<span lang="EN-IN">.  </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> The mean total nasal symptoms post treatment when compared to pre-treatment were low in both the groups [2.19 (pre- treatment) vs. 1.03 (post treatment) in Group A and 2.18 (pre-treatment) vs. 1.46 (post treatment) in Group B] and the difference was statistically significant for both groups (P =0.0001). On comparing post-treatment symptom scores between both groups, Group a benefitted more than Group B and it was statistically significant (P =0.002). The difference in individual symptom improvement (except sneezing) post treatment exhibited a statistical significance in Group A.No side-effects were seen with either of the sprays<span lang="EN-IN">. </span></p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> In our study, both treatments provided clinically meaningful responses, but the overall result favored HSS. Hence, HSS can be an effective and safe therapy for AR<span lang="EN-IN">.</span></p>

Training-induced alterations of the in vivo force-velocity relationship of human muscle

1981 ◽  
Vol 51 (3) ◽  
pp. 750-754 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. J. Caiozzo ◽  
J. J. Perrine ◽  
V. R. Edgerton
Keyword(s):  
Training Group ◽  
Knee Extension ◽  
Knee Extensors ◽  
Velocity Relationship ◽  
Slow Velocity ◽  
Group A ◽  
Force Velocity ◽  
Group B ◽  
Relationship Of

Seventeen male and female subjects (ages 20–38 yr) were tested pre- and posttraining for maximal knee extension torque at seven specific velocities (0, 0.84, 1.68, 2.51, 3.35, 4.19, and 5.03 rad . s-1) with an isokinetic dynamometer. Maximal knee extension torques were recorded at a specific joint angle (0.52 rad below the horizontal plane) for all test speeds. Subjects were randomly assigned to one of three experimental groups: group A, control, n = 7; group B, training at 1.68 rad . s-1, n = 5; or group C, training at 4.19 rad . s-1, n = 5. Subjects trained the knee extensors by performing two sets of 10 single maximal voluntary efforts three times a week for 4 wk. Before training, each training group exhibited a leveling-off of muscular tension in the slow velocity-high force region of the in vivo force-velocity relationship. Training at 1.68 rad . s-1 resulted in significant (P less than 0.05) improvements at all velocities except for 5.03 rad . s-1 and markedly affected the leveling-off in the slow velocity-high force region. Training at 4.19 rad . s-1 did not affect the leveling-off phenomenon but brought about significant improvements (P less than 0.05) at velocities of 2.51, 3.35, and 4.19 rad . s-1. The changes seen in the leveling-off phenomenon suggest that training at 1.68 rad . s-1 might have brought about an enhancement of motoneuron activation.

EFFECT OF ISOMETRIC AND ISOTONIC EXERCISE TRAINING ON CORE MUSCLE IN SUBJECTS WITH NON SPECIFIC LOW BACK PAIN

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 308
Author(s):  
Bijal Majiwala ◽  
Trupti Warude ◽  
Amrutkuvar Pawar
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Functional Disability ◽  
Isometric Exercise ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Endurance Test ◽  
Isotonic Exercise ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pre Treatment ◽  
Group B

Objective: To compare the effects of isometric (stability) and isotonic training on core muscle in patients with non-specific low back pain on pain, endurance, and functional disability.Methods: Forty participants of both genders aged between 20 and 35 years suffering from non-specific low back pain were taken and equally divided into two groups: Group A isometric exercise and Group B isotonic exercise, both the group received baseline treatment of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation and hot moist pack. Outcomes measure visual analog scale, endurance test, and modified Oswestry disability index were used the pre-treatment and at the end of 4 weeks.Results: Experiment of both the groups showed a non-significant improvement in pain, endurance, and functional disability. Except for extensor endurance test which shows significant different in Group A.Conclusion: Both isometric and isotonic exercises are equally effective in reducing pain, increase endurance, and improve functional disability in patients with non-specific low back pain.

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