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Background Low back pain is one of the most common complaints affecting many individuals. The McGill Pain Questionnaire is used in various clinical settings to assess different types of pain and one of the most extensively used outcomes... more
Background Low back pain is one of the most common complaints affecting many individuals. The McGill Pain Questionnaire is used in various clinical settings to assess different types of pain and one of the most extensively used outcomes measures for pain in the world. The purpose of this study was to translate and validate the original English version of the SF-MPQ-2 into Urdu (SF-MPQ-2-U). Methods For this study, Mapi Research Trust protocols were followed for the forward and backward translation. Test-retest reliability was used to assess the reliability. Cronbach’s alpha and Omega was used to determine internal consistency. Pearson’s correlation was used to evaluate convergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis was also conducted. Results The Cronbach’s alpha for SF-MPQ-2-U was 0.73 to 0.79, indicating acceptable internal consistency. Omega score for the SF-MPQ-U were 0.918. The ICC varied from 0.799 to 0.878 for domains of SF-MPQ-2-U. The CFA of the SF-MPQ-2-U met model fit ...
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Background: Social media has become popular among the young generation around the globe. The students are under much influence of this platform and spend their maximum time and energy on it which may affect their personal, academic and... more
Background: Social media has become popular among the young generation around the globe. The students are under much influence of this platform and spend their maximum time and energy on it which may affect their personal, academic and professional lives. Objective: To find out the role of social media usage and its association with the academic performance of undergraduate physical therapy students. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted from March to September 2022 using an online survey of three public and private sector universities in Lahore, Pakistan. Data was collected from 325 undergraduate physiotherapy students and a pre-designed self-reported questionnaire was used to collect data. Cross tabulation and chi-square analysis was used to determine the association between characteristics of social media use and academic performance. The p-value was set at ≤0.05. Results: Among 325 participants, 211 (65%) were females and 114 (35%) were males and the mean age was 21....
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Methodology: We enrolled 30 patients (14 males and 16 females) with chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction fulfilling inclusion criteria. Two trials of CAROM measurement for flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion and... more
Methodology: We enrolled 30 patients (14 males and 16 females) with chronic neck pain and respiratory dysfunction fulfilling inclusion criteria. Two trials of CAROM measurement for flexion, extension, left and right lateral flexion and left and right rotation were performed, with a gap of one week to measure test retest reliability of CROM device. Intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC), standard errors of measurement (SEM) and minimal detectable change (MDC) were calculated to test the intrarater reliability. Results: Intrarater reliability of repeated measurements of CAROM using the CROM device was found to be good. The ICC values ranged between 0.88-0.97 for flexion, 0.93-0.98 for extension, 0.92-0.98 for right lateral flexion,0.93-0.98 for left lateral flexion. For right rotation it was 0.88-0.97, for left lateral rotation it was 0.95-0.99. The standard error of measurement for these movements ranged from 1.5° to 2.9°. Minimal detectable change ranged from 3.5°for extension to ...
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De Quervain tenosynovitis of the wrist is a tightening or compression along with the inflammation of the 1st dorsal compartment. Objectives: To determine the magnitude of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, functional disability and pain... more
De Quervain tenosynovitis of the wrist is a tightening or compression along with the inflammation of the 1st dorsal compartment. Objectives: To determine the magnitude of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis, functional disability and pain association with Mobile Texting among the students of The University of Lahore. Methods: A non-probability convenience sampling strategy was used to conduct a cross-sectional research among 191 individuals from the University of Lahore. The data was obtained using the Standardized Michigan Hand Outcomes Questionnaire after informed written agreement. The Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used and Finkelstein's test was performed. The data was analyzed using the SPSS. For categorical data, frequency and percent-ages were used, and the chi-square test to find the relation between the variables. P-value of <0.05 was considered significant. Both male and female patients who matched the inclusion criterion of being between the ages of 22 and 32 we...
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Background and Aim: The importance of work in the lives of employees cannot be over-flogged; thus, the safety of the environment where their jobs are carried is crucial and serves as a principal ingredient for maximising employees’... more
Background and Aim: The importance of work in the lives of employees cannot be over-flogged; thus, the safety of the environment where their jobs are carried is crucial and serves as a principal ingredient for maximising employees’ performance. The study was anchored on the theory of reasoned action, the human factors theory and Incident theory of accident causation. Methodology: A total of 173 employees of five manufacturing organisations in Ota Area of Ogun State were selected for the study through the purposive sampling method. The data obtained from respondents were analysed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Results: Findings revealed that there exists a strong positive effect of occupational health policies on employee performance with (r= .909, p-value<0.05) and also, there is a strong correlation between environmental safety standards and employees performance with (r=0.915, p-value<0.05). Conclusion: The study concluded that the manufacturing industry is ex...
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Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a frequent issue that arises after mastectomy surgery in women and compromises physical and mental function. Previously published studies have shown positive effects with the use of... more
Background Breast cancer-related lymphedema (BCRL) is a frequent issue that arises after mastectomy surgery in women and compromises physical and mental function. Previously published studies have shown positive effects with the use of Low-level laser therapy in another term Photo-biomodulation therapy (PBM). This research investigated the efficacy of clinical use of LLLT (PBM) in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer-related lymphedema. Methods PubMed, PEDro, Medline, and the Cochrane Library were searched for LLLT clinical trials published before October 2021. The methodological quality of randomized trials and the effectiveness of Laser Therapy for BCRL were evaluated. The primary objectives were arm circumference or arm volume, whereas the secondary goals were to assess shoulder mobility and pain severity. Results Eight clinical trials were analyzed in total. Typically, the included RCTs had good research quality. At four weeks, there was a considerable reduction in arm circ...
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Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most prevalent childhood-onset causes of permanent disability affecting gross motor functioning and postural control ability. Objective: To determine the effects of neurodevelopmental treatment on the... more
Cerebral palsy (CP) is one of the most prevalent childhood-onset causes of permanent disability affecting gross motor functioning and postural control ability. Objective: To determine the effects of neurodevelopmental treatment on the gross motor function postural control among children with spastic CP. Methods: A single-blinded randomized controlled trial was carried out at Sher e Rabbani Hospital, Department of Pediatric Rehabilitation, Sheikhupura. 66 children fulfilling the inclusion criteria were recruited using the non-probability sampling technique. Participants were divided into two groups, Group A which received beuro developmental techniques along with routine physical therapy while Group B received only routine physical therapy treatment. To collect data, Gross motor function measure scale (GMFM-88) and posture and postural ability scale (PPAS) were employed as outcome measures. Results: Repeated measure ANOVA and an independent t-test were executed for parametric data af...
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Amputation is known as the surgical removal of the body part. Amputation occurs as a result of many conditions. The most common reason is poor blood circulation which results in a result of narrowing or damage of arteries. Objective: To... more
Amputation is known as the surgical removal of the body part. Amputation occurs as a result of many conditions. The most common reason is poor blood circulation which results in a result of narrowing or damage of arteries. Objective: To determine the correlation between mobility restriction, body image perception and prosthesis satisfaction among lower-limb amputee prosthesis users. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 63 participants after taking consent from IRB from University of Lahore. The data was collected from PSRD, Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital of Lahore. Both males and female amputees were included with 18 to 60 years. Data was collected by using TAPES, Amputee body image scale and amputee mobility predictor assessment scale. Results: The results showed that the average age out of 63 amputees were 39.37. Female were 21 (33.3%) and male were 42 (66.7%). According to result people with below the knee amputation had more mobility (20.00), more satisfaction le...
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The objective of this study is to find out prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in adults using manual wheelchair in Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional study.Setting: Data was collected from Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital,... more
The objective of this study is to find out prevalence of shoulder pain and disability in adults using manual wheelchair in Pakistan. Study Design: Cross sectional study.Setting: Data was collected from Ghurki Trust Teaching Hospital, Pakistan Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled and Mayo hospital of Lahore. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. After taking consent and IRB from UOL, this study was conducted on manual wheel chair use from at least three months of Lahore. It included both males and females of 25 above age. (SPADI) Shoulder pain disability index (SPADI) and the Wheelchair User's Shoulder Pain Index (WUSPI) will be used to collect data. The questionnaire was filled at the spot. Results: Out of total 127 participants 48.8% were female and 51.2% were male. The mean age of the study subjects was 32.32±4.719 years. The prevalence of shoulder pain was documented in 127 participants is 78% with moderate pain 27.6% and severe pain in 38.0%. There was mild dis...
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Although there are several etiologies for patellofemoral pain syndrome, prolonged sitting is one of the less well-understood causes. Recently, there has been some discussion about the alignment problems. The purpose of the present... more
Although there are several etiologies for patellofemoral pain syndrome, prolonged sitting is one of the less well-understood causes. Recently, there has been some discussion about the alignment problems. The purpose of the present research is to investigate the alignment issues that may arise because of extended sitting. Teachers are among the members of the population who may be forced to such long periods of sitting. In this manner, it may benefit teachers and the whole community. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine the association of patellofemoral syndrome with duration of sitting among teachers. METHODS: This was a Cross-Sectional Study conducted among 278 male 104 (37.4%) and female 174 ( university teachers having an age range of 25 to 50 years, spending an average of 4 hours in sitting 62.6%) position and having pain were included in the study, based on convenience sampling technique. Data was collected after taking ethical approval from The University of ...
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Background: People with chronic neck pain show decreased endurance and strength of cervical muscles with compromised respiratory function. There is little evidence that improvement in breathing function of people with neck pain can help... more
Background: People with chronic neck pain show decreased endurance and strength of cervical muscles with compromised respiratory function. There is little evidence that improvement in breathing function of people with neck pain can help in enhancing cervical muscle strength and pulmonary function. The objective of this our clinical trial was to examine the effects of breathing re-education combined with physiotherapy on endurance and strength of deep neck flexors, and pulmonary function in patients with chronic neck pain.Methods/design: In this double blind randomised clinical trial, 30 patients with chronic neck pain (25–50 years old) were randomly allocated to two groups. Group A, physiotherapy (n = 15), and Group B, breathing re-education (n = 15). The duration of intervention was eight weeks with treatment five days a week. The endurance was measured with the craniocervical flexion test, strength with a handheld dynamometer (Baseline USA) and pulmonary functions with the Spiro l...
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The purpose of this study is to give us an insight into the current perceptions held by other professionals who are currently practicing medicine regarding patient referral to physiotherapy. Methods: A self-designed Questionnaire was... more
The purpose of this study is to give us an insight into the current perceptions held by other professionals who are currently practicing medicine regarding patient referral to physiotherapy. Methods: A self-designed Questionnaire was distributed among the medical practitioners that were currently working various hospitals and clinics which were currently operational and were located in various regions of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The required questionnaires were filled within a period of 3 months. Results: Out of Total 225, 57% were males and 43% were females. Participants on the base of their specialties were 55% from general practice, 45% from medical specialties. The referral rate among the participants showed that 14% participants did not refer any patients at all, 22% Rarely referred patients, 49% referred patients sometimes and 15% participants referred on a regular basis.30% respondents referred patients with a prescription and 70% referred patients with a prescription did no...
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OBJECTIVE To systematically review the role of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on lumbar spondylolysis. METHODS Literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PEDro and Scopus databases to identify relevant... more
OBJECTIVE To systematically review the role of low-intensity pulsed ultrasound on lumbar spondylolysis. METHODS Literature search was conducted on PubMed, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, PEDro and Scopus databases to identify relevant studies published between 2010 and 2020 by using medical subject headings and applying Booleans, such as low-intensity pulsed ultrasound OR interventional ultrasound AND lumbar spine OR lumbar region AND spondylolysis OR stress fracture. Unpublished studies were hand-searched in the journals, abstracts of conferences were reviewed, and citation index was used for searching experts in the field and then contacting them for information. Studies included were the ones that had at least one of the following outcomes: bone union rate, treatment period to bone union and time to return to previous activities. RESULTS Of the 243 studies identified, 228(94%) were full text articles and only 2(0.8%) studies were critically appraised for qualitative synthesis bas...
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The present study evaluated the effectiveness of breathing re-education with routine physical therapy. This mixed method study was conducted at the District Headquarter Hospital Faisalabad, Faisalabad from April 2020 to July 2020.... more
The present study evaluated the effectiveness of breathing re-education with routine physical therapy. This mixed method study was conducted at the District Headquarter Hospital Faisalabad, Faisalabad from April 2020 to July 2020. Fourteen participants (6men and 8 women) with chronic neck pain were recruited over a 16-week period and were equally divided into breathing re-education and routine physical therapy groups. The mean age of the patients was 38.48± 5.92 years. Feasibility outcomes were recruitment, randomisation and retention rates of the participants. Clinical outcomes assessed for full trial were neck pain, cervical ROM, strength and endurance of neck muscles, quality of life and pulmonary functions. Outcomes were measured at baseline, fourth and eighth weeks. All the participants completed all the treatment sessions. No adverse events were reported. The breathing re-education group showed significant improvement in clinical outcomes. The results of this feasibility study...
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Background: Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident is caused when the brain does not receive enough blood supply, thus preventing brain from receiving oxygen and nutrients. Its divided into two major categories: ischemic and... more
Background: Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident is caused when the brain does not receive enough blood supply, thus preventing brain from receiving oxygen and nutrients. Its divided into two major categories: ischemic and hemorrhagic. A stroke is a medical emergency, and prompt treatment is crucial. Objective: To determine the level of exercise compliance following Physical Therapy treatment in patients with stroke. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted in different hospitals of Lahore on 139 participants in Lahore, ages between 45 to 70, both genders, patients with both ischemic and/or hemorrhagic stroke and those following a home based plan were included for the study. Any participants unwilling for follow-ups, with cognitive impairments, diabetes or ischemic heart disease and unable to communicate were excluded. For the collection of the data, a researcher designed questionnaire was used. An informed consent was taken from the study participants. SPSS 2...
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Abstract Background: Aim of this study was to systematically review the prevailing treatment methods for lumbar spondylolysis. Methods: Manuscripts published between 1951 and 2020 were searched by using PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Springer,... more
Abstract Background: Aim of this study was to systematically review the prevailing treatment methods for lumbar spondylolysis. Methods: Manuscripts published between 1951 and 2020 were searched by using PubMed, Medline, Scopus, Springer, Web of Science databases. The study protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020218651). The inclusion criteria for all articles of prevailing treatment methods for spondylolysis were:1. English language;2. at least 1 relevant treatment method for spondylolysis;3. Randomized controlled trial (RCT), systematic review, comparative study, cross-sectional, cohort, and/or case control study4. pre-diagnosed cases of spondylolysis whereas article was excluded if5. any spinal deformity6. any neurological condition. Standards have been independently applied by using 2 reviewers and another author resolved disagreements. Results: Data extraction screened 12 full-length articles. Description, treatment, outcome, and findings were individually extracted and cross-referenced. Discussion: Current review has suggested that the noninvasive treatment method specifically low intensity pulsed ultrasound, electro acupuncture and pulsed electromagnetic filed is effective for bone union while operative treatment specifically pedicle screw fixation +/- interbody fusion depending the extent of disk degeneration and craniocaudal foraminal stenosis is effective for minimizing pain and functional disability in patients with spondylolysis. This review concluded that the noninvasive treatment method specifically low intensity pulsed ultrasound is effective for bone union. Review Registration: PROSPERO (CRD42020218651).
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Introduction: Stroke patients often experience falls with potentially serious consequences. Associated factors with falling in stroke patients have already been identified. The present study was conducted to find a better assessment tool... more
Introduction: Stroke patients often experience falls with potentially serious consequences. Associated factors with falling in stroke patients have already been identified. The present study was conducted to find a better assessment tool for measuring the risk of falling, Fear of Falling (FOF), and balance between Falls Efficacy Scale-International (FES-I) and Berg Balance Scale (BBS). Materials and Methods: One hundred stroke patients were recruited from the physiotherapy clinics affiliated to Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS) based on inclusive criteria to administer two predictive scales; FES-I and BBS. In 16-item FES-I, face to face interview provide information on FOF in daily life activities. BBS is used to measure the FOF during sitting, standing, and postural changes (reaching, balancing on one limb and transferring). Data were analyzed on the basis of age, post stroke duration, history of falling since disease onset and in the last 6 months as well as risk of fal...
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Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of age, gender and educational level on the dental anxiety of patients admitted to the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at Erciyes Universitys Faculty of... more
Purpose: The aim of the study was to investigate the effects of age, gender and educational level on the dental anxiety of patients admitted to the Department of Restorative Dentistry and Endodontics at Erciyes Universitys Faculty of Dentistry. Patients and Methods: In the study, 324 patients were asked to complete a questionnaire. The survey consisted of two sections. The first section requested participants sociodemographic information such as including age, gender and educational level. The second section consisted of the Modified Dental Anxiety Scale (MDAS). Results: No correlation was found between age and MDAS (r= -0.011, p=0.844). Females tend to be more anxious than males (p< 0.001). The results showed that educational level had no significant effect on dental anxiety (p=0.837). Conclusions: In this study, it was observed that dental anxiety was not affected by age or education level, and that the dental anxiety levels of females were higher than males.
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Objective: To determine the effects of repetitive ipsilateral rotation on low back pain among the taxi drivers of right and left hand drive. Methods: A total of 1200 (600 Iran+600 Pakistan) male taxi drivers, aged between 20-60 years with... more
Objective: To determine the effects of repetitive ipsilateral rotation on low back pain among the taxi drivers of right and left hand drive. Methods: A total of 1200 (600 Iran+600 Pakistan) male taxi drivers, aged between 20-60 years with work experience of more than one year were randomly selected and interviewed in Tehran (Iran) & Lahore (Pakistan) to fill self-administered questionnaires in Persian and Urdu languages which contained socio-demographic, work related and LBP characteristics. Chi-square test and multiple logistic regression models were employed for statistical analyses. Results: Point, one week, one year and lifetime prevalence of LBP among right hand drive taxi drivers was 26.7%, 35.5%, 49.8% and 77.7% respectively. Point, one week, one year and lifetime prevalence of LBP among left hand drive taxi drivers was 37%, 42.7%, 53.5% and 72.3% respectively. Mean Numeric Pain rating scale (NPRS) score was 4.15 (SD=1.42) in Pakistan, while in Iran it was 4(SD=1.57). There w...
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OBJECTIVE: To validate the Leganés cognitive test (LCT) for cognitive screening in low educated elderly Brazilians. METHODS: The study sample was composed of 59 elderly residents from the city of Santa Cruz, in Brazil, with low schooling... more
OBJECTIVE: To validate the Leganés cognitive test (LCT) for cognitive screening in low educated elderly Brazilians. METHODS: The study sample was composed of 59 elderly residents from the city of Santa Cruz, in Brazil, with low schooling levels. Reliability was analyzed with a two-day interval between assessments, and concurrent validity was assessed using the Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE). RESULTS: According to the LCT, the prevalence of dementia was 11.8%. The scale items showed a moderate to strong correlation between domains (p<0.01), and inter-rater reliability exhibited ICC=0.81, 95%CI=0.72-0.88. The factor analysis resulted in two factors: memory and orientation. Interscale agreement was considered poor (k=-0.02), supporting the hypothesis of an educational impact on final MMSE scores. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that LCT has acceptable levels of reliability for use in low-educated Brazilian elderly.
Research Interests: Cognitive Science, Arabic, Dementia, Cognition, Brazil, and 15 moreAssessment of pain, Confirmatory factor analysis, Construct Validity, Brazilian Portuguese, Clinimetrics, Amharic, Clinical Sciences, Aged, Convergent Validity, Adult, Concurrent Validity, Content Validity, Cross Cultural, Ciências da Saúde, and Cognition disorders
(1) To quantify the intra- and intersession reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the SmartWheel clinical protocol (SCP) and (2) to compare the reliability of the SCP between experienced and naïve wheelchair users.... more
(1) To quantify the intra- and intersession reliability and minimal detectable change (MDC) of the SmartWheel clinical protocol (SCP) and (2) to compare the reliability of the SCP between experienced and naïve wheelchair users. Test-retest study. Biomechanics laboratory. Manual wheelchair users (WCUs) (n=10) with 1 to 32 years of wheeling experience and able-bodied (AB) naïve users (n=15). Not applicable. Wheelchair propulsion parameters including average peak force, push frequency, push length, and velocity were measured according to the SCP but with 5 trials per session, for 2 sessions. WCUs and AB users were analyzed separately. Intraclass correlation coefficients ([ICC](2,1) and ICC(2,5)) were calculated to assess intrasession reliability. ICC(2,1) and MDC (with 95% confidence) were calculated for each SCP parameter using a single trial from each session and with the mean of 5 repeated measures to evaluate intersession reliability. Intra- and intersession reliability for WCU parameters ranged from high to very high correlation (ICC range, .70-.99). For AB parameters, intrasession ICC(2,1) ranged from moderate to very high (ICC range, .50-.92), while intersession ICC(2,1) indicated low to very high correlation (ICC range, .25-.90). Estimates of standard error of measurement and MDC were provided for each parameter. For both WCUs and AB users, using the means from 5 trials increased intra- and intersession ICC and decreased MDC values. All MDC values were lower for WCUs compared with AB users. The SCP is a reliable method for assessing propulsion parameters in WCUs, even if just 1 trial is taken per session. AB users showed lower intra- and intersession reliability compared with WCUs. Therefore, for AB users or individuals with minimal wheeling experience, averaging multiple trials is recommended for the SCP.