Introduction: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder. Musculoskeletal pain is known to be an associated symptom of Parkinson’s disease (PD). The shoulder joint is found to be more affected according to previous studies. The symptoms of Parkinson’s disease worsen as the condition progresses over time and so, awareness about more early symptoms offers an opportunity for early diagnosis and early treatment of the disease, with consequent benefits to the patient’s quality of life and cost savings. The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of awareness about this condition amongst physiotherapists in India, so as to avoid misdiagnosis, improper treatment and unrecognized Parkinson’s Disease. Methodology: A questionnaire of a “Survey about awareness of shoulder pain/ stiffness as an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease” was circulated on online platforms. 209 responses were received by google form, from which 206 responses were accepted in the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria and statistical analysis of the obtained data was done. Result: In this study, results showed that 50.49% of physiotherapists practicing in India are aware of shoulder pain and /or stiffness as an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease. Conclusion: This study concludes that there is average awareness of shoulder pain and/or stiffness as an early symptom of Parkinson’s disease among physiotherapists in India. Key words: [Awareness, Early Symptom, Shoulder pain and stiffness, Parkinson’s disease, Physiotherapists, India]
Background: Balance is ability to maintain equilibrium. In order to maintain optimal trunk stability, co-ordination and co-activation of neural control of trunk muscle are needed. PNF is a therapeutic exercise based on diagonal patterns of motion and enhance neural control. Y balance test is dynamic test that requires strength, flexibility and proprioception. Need of the study: PNF practices are often preceded by verbal / visual / tactile input to promote and achieve muscle contraction and motor control. So pelvic PNF can help to promote neuromuscular control of trunk. Adequate neuromuscular control of trunk can improve dynamic balance. Purpose of study is to identify the immediate effect of pelvic PNF on Y balance test in healthy young individuals Methodology: 50 participants selected and divided into 2 groups. Control group receives trunk flexibility exercise and experimental group receives pelvic PNF in all four patterns: anterior elevation, anterior depression, posterior elevation, posterior depression and two PNF methods used: rhythmic stabilization, slow reversal. Total duration of treatment is 40 minutes. Result: The present study indicate improvement in dynamic balance (p <0.05) Key words: Pelvic PNF, Dynamic stability, Balance
Background: Cognitive functions are conscious mental activities such as thinking, remembering, learning and using language. The function of cognition is the ability of attention, memory, judgement, problem solving and executive abilities such as planning, evaluating and monitoring. Body mass index (BMI) is an estimate of body fat based on height and weight. It can help determine whether a person is at an unhealthy or healthy weight. Several studies indicate that cognitive function is impaired in elderly population with respect to BMI and also indicate that greater BMI in midlife is associated with higher risk of cognitive impairment. So, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between body mass index and cognitive function in young adults. Methodology: A "Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MOCA) scale" was filled by the 134 young adults (18 to 35 years) through interview method. Result: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS version 20. Pearson's test of correlation was applied between outcome measures. There is a weak negative but statistically significant correlation found between body mass index (BMI) and MOCA scores (r = -o.174). Conclusion: This study demonstrated weak negative correlation between body mass index and cognitive function in young adults. Key words: Body mass index, Cognitive function, Young adults.
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