[Purpose] The aim of this study was to describe the effect of locomotor training on a
treadmill for three individuals who have an incomplete spinal cord injury (SCI). [Subjects
and Methods] Three indivduals (2 males, 1 female) with incomplete paraplegia participated
in this prospective case series. All subjects participated in locomotor training for a
maximum of 20 minutes on a motorized treadmill without elevation at a comfortable walking
speed three days a week for four weeks as an adjunct to a conventional physiotherapy
program. The lower extremity strength and walking capabilities were used as the outcome
measures of this study. Lower extremity strength was measured by lower extremity motor
score (LEMS). Walking capability was assessed using the Walking Index for Spinal Cord
Injury (WISCI II). [Results] An increase in lower extremity motor score and walking
capabilities at the end of training program was found. [Conclusion] Gait training on a
treadmill can enhance motor recovery and walking capabilities in subjects with incomplete
SCI. Further research is needed to generalize these findings and to identify which
patients might benefit from locomotor training.
Purpose: To compare the effects of Neurodynamic Sliding Technique with static stretching on hamstring flexibility in healthy young football players with short hamstring syndrome. Methods: 30 male football players within age group 18–25 years with short hamstring syndrome i.e. initial passive straight leg raise (SLR) ≤ 75° participated in the study. Participants were excluded if they exhibited any hamstring injury within the past year or presence of any history of neurological or orthopedic disorder affecting the lower extremities (e.g. Peripheral neuropathy, femur fracture, meniscal injury, low back pain, etc.) the participants were randomly assigned to either Neurodynamic Sliding Technique group or static stretching group. The same researcher provided the intervention to both the groups for three sessions on three different days over a period of one week. Passive SLR was measured pre-intervention, immediately after 1st session and after three sessions. Results: Statistical analysis (p < 0.05) revealed significant improvement for both the groups but no statistical difference between the two groups. Conclusion: Thus, both the techniques are equally effective to improve hamstring flexibility in football players with short hamstring syndrome.
Background: Knee osteoarthritis causes pain, functional limitation, and disability in the elderly. Whole-body vibration has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is currently used in alleviating pain and improve physical function along with strength and balance. Methods: 34 individuals aged between 50-70 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected and randomized into two groups. Baseline assessment was done using the VAS scale, WOMAC scale, Berg Balance Scale, and 30seconds chair stand test. Group A received whole-body vibration, and knee strengthening exercises, and group B received only strengthening exercises. The treatment was given thrice in a week for four weeks. The assessment was done by the end of the 2nd and 4th weeks. Results: Whole body vibration had shown greater improvement of VAS on rest (p<0.05) compared to VAS on activity. Also, the WOMAC score was statistically improved between and within the group with p<0.05.
Conclusion:Whole body vibration, along with strengthening exercises, showed superior effects in reducing pain, stiffness, physical function, balance, and lower limb strength in osteoarthritis knee patients.
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