Purpose:Physical inactivity in Indians is leading to an increase in noncommunicable disorders at an early age in life. Early identification and quantification of the lack of physical activity using simple and reliable exercise testing is the need of the hour. The incremental shuttle walk test (ISWT) is an externally paced walk test widely used for the evaluation of exercise capacity. Currently the normative values available for clinical reference are generated from Western populations. Hence, the study was conducted to find normative values for the ISWT in healthy Indian adults (17-75 years).Materials and Methods:A convenience sample of 862 subjects was recruited after ethical approval was obtained. All subjects were divided into groups as per age and gender. For age, the grouping was as follows: Group 1: Young adulthood (17-40 years), group 2: Middle adulthood (40-65 years), and group 3: Old adulthood (>65 years). The ISWT was performed as per standard protocol by Sally Singh.Results:The average distance walked were 709.2m,556.4m and 441.3m in females and 807.9 m, 639.6 m and 478.2 m in males in the three respective age groups. Stepwise regression analysis revealed age and gender as key variables correlating with incremental shuttle walk distance (ISWD). The derived predictive equations for males and females may be given as follows: 740.351 - (5.676 × age) + (99.007 × gender).Conclusion:Reference values were generated for healthy Indian adults. Physiological response to the ISWT was shown to be affected by gender and increasing age. Easily measurable variables explained 68% of the variance seen in the test, making the reference equation a relevant part of the evaluation of the ISWT.
Background: Fast bowlers are considered some of the most influential players on the cricket field. Bowling in cricket involves an initial run-up, numerous rotations and circumduction of a straight arm about the glenohumeral joint to propel a ball at a batsman. Major contributor to high level fast bowling performance is the velocity at which a bowler can deliver the ball. Fast bowlers have a high risk of Injuries which may be caused by a number of factors, such as postural defects, poor bowling technique as well as high physical demands. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of throwers ten program on performance in fast bowlers. Objectives: To find out the effect of throwers ten program on speed and accuracy by using Tacho meter and coin test in fast bowlers. Methodology: 48 subjects were approached in which 30 participants were selected according to inclusion and exclusion criteria and consent were taken.Each of 15 participants were divided in Group A (Experimental group) and Group B (Control group). Throwers ten program was given to experimental group and control group was told to follow their regular activity. Pre and post evaluation was done. 5 sessions for 3 week protocol was admitted. Results: Experimental group showed significant improvement in speed and accuracy calculated from Tacho meter and coin test was 200.8 rpm to 219.8 rpm and 16.8cm to 8.6cm respectively as compared to the control group in which there is no improvement seen in arm speed and accuracy 198.4rpm to 197rpm and 18.4cm to 17.6cm respectively. Conclusion: In this study we concluded that Throwers ten program improves performance in fast bowlers.
Background: In Cancer patients as there is rising prevalence of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) have sensory and motor deficits which lead to inappropriate proprioceptive feedback, risk of fall and impaired postural control.Aim and Objectives: To find effect of proprioceptive training on balance in cancer patients with chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.Methodology: 45 participants were selected between the age 41-60 years (mean age 54.03) and informed consent was taken. Pre-intervention BBS, mTNS, and FRT score were calculated. Total 15 sessions of proprioceptive training for 3 weeks was given in which Single limb stance, lunges and base of support exercises. BBS, mTNS and FRT were noted post-treatment.Results: BBS difference for pre-treatment is 37.13 and post is 43.8(p value<0.0001), mTNS difference for pretreatment is 14.33 and post is 11.13 (p value<0.0001) and FRT difference for pre-treatment is 10.9 and post is 13(p Value<0.0001). Conclusion:In this study we concluded that there is significant effect of proprioceptive training on balance in chemotherapy induced peripheral neuropathy.
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