Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a disorder in which you have an uncontrolled need to move your legs, generally in response to an unpleasant feeling. It usually happens in the evening or at night, while you're seated or lying down. Moving briefly alleviates the uncomfortable sensation. Objective: To determine effects of stretching exercises and TENS therapy on severity of restless leg syndrome in obese population. Materials and Methods: In this single-blinded, randomized, controlled study, 30 subjects with RLS aged above 20 years were randomly assigned into two groups, intervention group (TENS +stretching) and control group (stretching). Both groups received these interventions for 8 weeks (5 times a week for 8 weeks). Outcome measures included severity of pain in accordance with IRLSSG-score. Results: Independent t test was applied on baseline group 1(interventional group) is compare with group 2 (control group). The results showed that there was statistically significant difference between two groups with p < 0.05. IRLSSG-score mean in interventional group15.94 ±6.27 was more than control group 7.42±2.78.The mean difference in interventional group 15.94 ±6.27 is more than control group 15.94 ±6.27, which shows greater effectiveness of TENS as compared to stretching in treating restless leg syndrome. Conclusion: The present study was conducted for a period of eight weeks on 30 patients from OPD of multiple hospitals in Multan, Pakistan. TENS and stretching is a suitable and durable approach for RLS treatment and improve pain. TENS and stretching demonstrated more clinical benefits than stretching alone with regard to IRLSSG score parameters Hence, Alternate Hypothesis was accepted
The goal of this study was to examine the effectiveness of muscular energy method with deep neck flexors training on pain, range of motion, and functional impairment in individuals with mechanical neck pain. This randomized controlled trial was carried out at the Mayo Hospital's OPD physiotherapy department in Lahore. In this study, 30 patients were chosen at random and divided into two groups: Group 1 was treated with deep neck flexors training, while Group 2 was treated with muscular energy method (post isometric relaxation). Every patient signed a Performa and gave their informed permission. The questioner used to collect data was based on the NDI, Visual analogue scale (VAS), and Ranges of motion (flexion, extension, rotation, and side bending at neck). Patients in group 1 showed marked improvement as compared to group 2. Both groups showed improvement but group 1 showed statistically more improvement (p value<or =to 0.05). It is concluded from the study that, patients with mechanical neck pain, when treated by deep neck flexors training showed a significant treatment outcome when analyzed on VAS, NDI, and Goniometer for ROM. When Group 1 and 2 were compared, it was seen that Group 1 showed more significant results than group 2.
Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the number of physiotherapists who interrupted their services because of the COVID-19 pandemic and to verify the procedures adopted by the physiotherapists who are still working. Methods: It was a Cross sectional study. Study Setting was University of South Asia, Lahore. Data was collected through self-administered questionnaire. Physiotherapists working in Government and Private Hospitals in Lahore were recruited. Data was collected from October 2020 to November 2020. Non-probability Convenient sampling technique was used to recruit participants in study. Sample size of 241 Participants was calculated by using an online calculator (Raosoft,Inc.2004) with 5% margin of error, 95% confidence level and population of 462 physiotherapists working in Lahore in various Government and Private Hospitals Results: Out of 210 participants, males were 154 (73%) while females were 56 (27%). 37 (18%) were working in government hospitals while 173 (82%) were working in private setups. 14 (7%) were holding only undergraduate degree while 196 (93%) were post graduate. 28 (13%) were having up to 4 years of clinical experience working as physiotherapist, 65 (31%) were having up to 8 years of experience while 117 (56%) were having up to 12 years of clinical experience. When asked about Source of information on COVID-19, 16 (8%) chose Official international health organization sites and media, 18 (9%) chose Official government sites and media e.g. Ministry of Health Pakistan, 121 (58%) chose News Media e.g. TVs, radios, Magazines, Newspapers, 52 (25%) chose Social Media e.g. WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram while 2 (1%) chose journals and only 1 participant (.5%) chose others source of information. Conclusion: The distribution of Attitude, Knowledge, and Practice is the same across categories of source of information on COVID-19. Keywords: COVID-19, Coronavirus disease, Knowledge, Attitude, Practice
Background: People nowadays have developed a new passion of weightlifting. Weightlifting focuses on vigorous muscle development. But injuries are also common in weightlifting. This study aims to compare the injury rates among supervised and non-supervised weightlifters. Methods: A group of 138 weight lifters was divided into two groups i.e. who did training under supervision and the other who did training without any supervision. Injuries related to musculoskeletal system were identified using Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. Data was analyzed using SPSS. Chi square test was used to see the association of musculoskeletal pain among weightlifters with or without supervision. Results: Significant association found between musculoskeletal injuries and supervision. Injuries lesser in number among supervised weightlifters as compared to unsupervised weightlifters. Mean age of weight lifters under supervision and without supervision was 21.99 (SD 3.81) and 24.64 (SD 5.01) respectively. Mean workout days /week among weight lifters under supervision was almost same i.e. 5.67 (SD .63) and was 5.62 (SD .81). Out of 51 participants who work-out for 46-60 min, 30 were not under supervision while 31 weightlifters who work-out for 61-90 min were working out under supervision. Injury rate was more in the region of shoulder in both groups supervised and unsupervised groups while hip/thigh region was less involved in both supervised and unsupervised groups. Conclusion: Overall results showed significant association between musculoskeletal injuries and supervision. Injury rate was more among weightlifters who work without supervision as compared to those who work under supervision. Care should be taken and weight lifting and exercises must be performed under expert’s supervision.
Objectives: In depth exploration of perceptions of physiotherapist regarding the prevalent conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 and its vaccine and assess their willingness to get vaccinated. Methods: A qualitative research method was adapted to gain a keen insight into vaccine hesitancy in physiotherapist. Ground theory was used as a framework to develop a semi- structured questionnaire guided to conduct in-depth interviews. Results: Most participants believed that SARS-CoV-2 is a natural virus that causes a disease just like other viruses and it is absurd to believe that the vaccine is being used by foreign powers for the implantation of microchips just to control humans. Many physiotherapist believed that pharmaceutical companies might be hiding some important information on coronavirus to promote the sale of their product. Majority of participants believed that the government should enforce everyone to get coronavirus vaccine. All the participants showed some doubts on the reliability and trust worthiness on the COVID-19 vaccine safety and efficacy data. All but one participant showed willingness to get coronavirus vaccine if it is to be provided free of cost. Majority of participants considered adverse reaction, cost of vaccine, and limited data on safety and efficacy profile of coronavirus Vaccine an important hindrance to their final decision on getting vaccine. Conclusion: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy is a major hindrance to our current fight against coronavirus pandemic. Stakeholders must consider this ongoing vaccination campaign as an unprecedented opportunity to formulate required interventions that will help reduce vaccine hesitancy among Pakistani physiotherapist. Key terms: COVID-19, Vaccine, Hesitancy, Pakistan, Physiotherapist
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