In stroke, there is paralysis or weakness of one side of the body including upper limb, trunk and lower limb leading to the disturbances in the trunk muscles. Trunk is often neglected part in the stroke rehabilitation, trunk training exercises and Swiss ball exercises results in better recruitment of trunk muscles thus improving sitting balance. To compare the effect of core strengthening exercises on Swiss ball and Conventional exercise, to improve trunk balance in hemiplegic patients following stroke. A total number of 70 subjects were screened as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were divided into two groups, Group-A received core strengthening exercises on Swiss ball along with conventional treatment and Group-B received core strengthening exercises along with conventional treatment. Subjects showed improvement in trunk balance following 6 weeks of core strengthening exercises.Post-intervention the TIS, BBA and MBI score of both groups improved but the Group-A improved more significantly than Group-B. The level of significance was P<0. 0001. This study concluded that both the interventions have improved the trunk balance and activity of daily living by making the patient functionally independent.
Background and Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) of knee is the most common type of arthritis and the leading cause of disability that impacts the elderly and middle-aged worldwide. In knee osteoarthritis degenerative changes occurs in joint and muscles of knee joint become weak. There are numerous previous studies in which Maitland mobilization with conventional was given but there are few research in which both maitland mobilization and myofascial trigger point release had been given.
Aim and Objective:To study the effects of Maitlandmobilization and Myofascial Trigger point release on Pain,Range of Motion and function disability in patient of osteoarthritis with knee.
Materials and Method:A total number of 72 subjects were screened as per inclusion and exclusion criteria. The subjects were divided into two groups, Group A received Maitland mobilization with conventional therapy and Group B received Myofascial trigger point Release with conventional therapy. Treatment session was given for 3 days alternately a week for 6 weeks for 30-35mins. Pre and Post evaluation was done on Pain on VAS, Range of Motion on Universal Goniometer, Functional Disability on WOMAC scale.Results: Results showed statistically significant improvement in both groups for VAS, ROM and functional disability by using student's Paired and unpaired t test. Group A showed more significant improvement than Group B. The level of significance was P<0. 0001.
Conclusion:In conclusion, Maitland Mobilization and Conventional therapy ism ore effective than Myofascial Trigger Point Release in relieving pain, improving range of motion and functional well-being in subjects with kneeosteoarthritis.
Meniscus degeneration, synovial inflammation, subchondral bone changes, and cartilage loss serve as the best indicators of osteoarthritis (OA). The most prevalent type of joint conditions, OA, impairs mobility, lowers quality of life, and limits participation in social activities. Although pain is the primary concern for the majority of patients, clinical symptoms also include joint stiffness, discomfort, and dysfunction. There is enough data to draw the conclusion that physiotherapy treatments can reduce knee OA patients’ pain and enhance their functional capabilities. Two treatment methods that are particularly effective and advantageous for people with knee OA are plyometrics and eccentric training programmes. Our study will compare the impact of eccentric training programmes and low-intensity plyometric training programmed on pain, strength, and function in patients with Grade 1 and Grade 2 knee OA. In this study, the following outcome measures will be utilised: the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC), and the Two Minute Walk Test, as our final performance measures for pain and function, respectively. We will determine strength by using portable hand-held dynamometers. Through this study, we will be able to create a plyometric training regimen that can be given to individuals with knee osteoarthritis to improve their physical well-being and athletic performance. These training programmes would be highly effective in such patients, in addition to conventional treatment. Registration number: CTRI/2023/06/053657
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