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BACKGROUND: In the working population especially among older adults, anxiety problems have grown dramatically. This element has a significant impact on employee absenteeism and problems with physical and mental health. It was widely known that security personnel had several physical and mental difficulties during their various work hours. It is important to investigate the effects of anxiety on them. OBJECTIVE: The present study aims to provide insights into the prevalence of anxiety disorders and explore the correlations between anxiety symptoms, sleep, and memory during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: To conduct a cross-sectional study, 42 older adult participants between the ages of sixty to seventy years were chosen and the procedure was explained.Data were gathered by giving instructions on how to complete the self-reported Generalized Anxiety Disorder Assessment -7 (GAD-7), the Epworth Sleepiness Scale, and the revised Everyday Memory Questionnaire. RESULTS: A total of 36 out of 42 participants (85.71%) experienced moderate to severe anxiety. Anxiety and sleep had a correlation of 0.8, while anxiety and memory had a correlation of 0.87 with a positive EMQ-R relationship. Moreover, there was a statistically significant association between sleep and memory, with a positive correlation of 0.73. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that, there is a substantial prevalence of anxiety accompanied by notable insomnia and memory problems in elderly security officers. Our findings indicate a clear relationship between sleep disturbances, memory issues, and most prevalent anxiety symptoms. These results emphasize the importance of incorporating mental health assessments and addressing an effective treatment for anxiety. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: Smartphones are a technical marvel that rapidly evolved to play an important role in our lives. One downside to smartphone use is that it significantly worsens posture. It is believed that using a smartphone while walking increases the risk of cognitive decline and the loss of dynamic balance needed to perform functional tasks. OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to determine the impact of smartphone usage on dynamic postural control among South Indian college students. METHODS: The study was carried out in a private college with 400 invited students through online social media platforms. The four-square step test and SAS-SV were used to determine the impact of smartphone usage on dynamic postural control. The students were informed about the study process. A total of 250 participants were included based on the inclusion criteria. RESULTS: There was a high percentage of agreement on smartphone usage on dynamic postural control measured with SAS-SV, revealing statistical significance with a mean value of 41.532 and SD of 10.010886. The four-square step test with a mean value of 22.5 and SD of 1.8995878 also proved significant impact. A positive correlation was found between smartphone usage and dynamic postural control, which was analysed using Pearson's correlation coefficient of 0.90130. CONCLUSION: A significant correlation was noted between mobile usage and dynamic balance. Smartphones can have a negative impact on dynamic balance by distracting users from their surroundings and increase the risk of falls. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The tarsal tunnel syndrome is an entrapment neuropathy of the medial ankle. Most common symptoms are pain, burning, tingling sensation in the sole of the foot. The purpose of this study is to find the effectiveness of strengthening and nerve mobilization on tarsal tunnel syndrome among pregnant women. Purpose: The Purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of strengthening exercises and nerve mobilization techniques for tarsal tunnel syndrome among pregnant women Material And Method: The study was performed on 274 women age upto (21-30) year and collected from revival physio care centre on the basic requirements like age, height, education and weight for women and their questionnaires are used to test tarsal tunnel syndrome. The study period was June 2022 to Jan 2023 Results: Pre test and post test values were analysed. Results suggest that strengthening with ultrasound group has significant improvement in compared with nerve mobilization group with P value < 0.0001. Conclusion: Study concluded that Strengthening exercise is more effective than nerve mobilization in terms of pain level and tenderness [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Dysmenorrhea is a distressing sensory and emotional experience that occurs usually in the region of the lower abdomen. Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is the syndrome in which the ovaries create excessive production of androgens that are typically present in women at a minimal level. This study compares the effect of yoga on PCOS with dysmenorrhea in women of reproductive age using the McGill pain questionnaire and WaLIDD score. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of aerobic exercise and yoga asana for dysmenorrhea among college students with polycystic ovarian syndrome. Materials and Methods: This experimental study has been conducted from December 2022 to May 2023 which included 150 girls (18 to 25 years old) who were screened for PCOS and 98 girls who willingly filled out a Google form to the female college students, Based on the inclusion criteria, 50 people took part and were separated into two groups: one group is given aerobic exercise with yoga, while the other group is given only an aerobic exercise. The treatment is for 60 minutes and 5 days per week is given and continued for 12 weeks. The pre-test and posttest were taken. The values were tabulated and statically evaluated. Result: the results revealed that the addition of yoga along with aerobic exercise results in 70-80% of the women being beneficial for managing the dysmenorrhea and PCOS which are statistically significant with a p value of 0.0001. Conclusion: The study shows that yoga asana with aerobic exercise for PCOS students is more beneficial in lowering the risk of dysmenorrhea than aerobic exercise alone. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The synovial joint capsule, subchondral bone, and joint cartilage are all impacted by the gradual degenerative condition known as OA. This research work is designed to check the efficacy of modified progressive resistance training for OA knee patients. Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of modified progressive resistance training and conventional treatment on knee strength in early onset knee OA. Materials and Methods: 370 subjects were screened for study from GNK physiotherapy clinic according to inclusion and exclusion criteria from november 2022 to june 2023. Patient's authorization was acquired after the procedure was completely clarified to them. They were divided into two categories: Group A (n=185) and Group B (n=185). The pre and post-test values measured by WOMAC questionnaire and MMT. Group A received conventional treatment that is strengthening and stretching exercises and Group B received modified progressive resistance training using Thera band along with conventional treatment. Both training programs were given for 4 weeks, weekly 5 days Results: A statistically important distinction <0.0001 between groups A and B was found via statistical analysis of information that was quantitative. Conclusion: Modified progressive resistance training using Thera band of group A were proven to be more successful than group A Traditional therapy [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Knee osteoarthritis (OA), commonly known as degenerative joint disease, is frequently brought on by wear-and-tear and articular cartilage loss that occurs over time. It comes in two categories: primary and secondary, and it most frequently affects the elderly. Articular degeneration caused by primary osteoarthritis has no discernible underlying etiology. Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of isometric training and aerobic exercise programs along with ultrasound for OA knee patients. Materials Required: 52 subjects were selected from the prem physiotherapy clinic according to inclusion and exclusion criteria during the period of November 2022 to July 2023. They were divided into two categories: Group A(n=26) and Group B(n=26). The pre and post-test values were measured by Numeric pain rating scale (NPRS) and WOMAC questionnaire. Group A received conventional treatment that is isometric training along with ultrasound and Group B received aerobic exercise along with ultrasound. Both training programs were given for 4 weeks, weekly 5 days. Results: A statistically important distinction <0.0001 between groups A and B was found via statistical analysis of information that was quantitative. Conclusion: Isometric training along with ultrasound of group A were proven to be more successful than group B aerobic exercise along with ultrasound in reducing pain. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: A variety of subacromial space disorders, such as partial thickness rotator cuff tears, rotator cuff tendinosis, calcific tendinitis, and subacromial bursitis, are usually accompanied by shoulder pain, for which dry needling is observed effectively. Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of dry needling technique vs mobilization on pain reduction among PA shoulder patients. Materials and Methods: It's an Experimental study with inclusion criteria of age between 35-60, patient diagnosed of frozen shoulder/adhesive capsulitis, pain for more than a month was included. Patients having a history of inflammatory arthritis and post fracture complications were excluded. Thirty subjects were selected and divided into group A(n=15) and group B(n=15). Interventions were given for 4 weeks, 5 days per week. Pre-test and posttest values were calculated and tabulated using Goniometer and SPADI scale. The entire study was conducted from November 2022 to April 2023. Results: Statistical analysis of pre and post-test values of Range of Motion and SPADI revealed significant differences between experimental and conventional groups, With the P value of <0.0001. Conclusion: The results and the data obtained from this research showed that mobilization was more effective than dry needling technique in subjects with PA Shoulder. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: The most prevalent gynecological condition in young girls, dysmenorrhea, is experienced by over 50% of girls. The Myometrium's hyperactivity and the co-occurrence of uterine ischemia are believed to be the primary causes of pain. Prostaglandins seem to play a major role in the development of myometrial hyperactivity. Soft tissue manipulation, a form of therapeutic tissue massage, may be beneficial for the treatment of dysmenorrhea, according to the scant research on the subject and the personal clinical experience of one of the authors. This has been suggested that therapeutic tissue massage, which involves applying pressure to soft tissues, is effective in relieving menstrual discomfort. The entire process was performed from November 2022 to April 2023. Purpose: The study aims to determine the efficacy of soft tissue manipulation for primary dysmenorrhea among late-adolescent girls. Materials and Methods: 62 subjects in total were chosen based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The Soft tissue manipulation group (n=31) received treatment over the course of two sessions. The stretching group (n=31) received treatment with 5 stretches in 2 sessions, each stretch lasting for 10 seconds of hold with a 3 seconds rest in between. The material used were Couch, Pillow, Bedsheet, Petroleum Gel, Gloves, Yoga Mat, Sanitizer. Result: The result showed significant improvement in minimizing symptoms of menstrual cramps among late adolescent girls using soft tissue manipulation. Conclusion: This study concluded that the effect of soft tissue manipulation was found to be more significant than stretching in reducing primary dysmenorrhea. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Desk job workers are spending 75% of work hours in high levels of sitting and improper posture causing pain over the low back region.1 Physical exercise is recommended for reducing low back pain and it promotes a healthy lifestyle and quality of life for the workers.2 Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the effect of Interferential therapy with ergonomic changes versus core strengthening exercises on low back pain among desk job workers. Materials and Methods: This was an Experimental study and the subjects were chosen from the KH shoe company, Ranipet. A total of (N=166) subjects participated in this study based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. The level of disability was assessed by using the Oswestry low back disability questionnaire and range of motion by modified Schober test and finger to floor test. The strengthening exercise was received by group B for 30 minutes and rest for 30 seconds. The entire study period was from September 2022 to July2023. Result: This study showed clinically significant reduction of low back pain using interferential therapy. Hence, by the conventional criteria, this difference is considered to be statistically significant P<0.0001. Conclusion: This study concluded that comparatively the interferential therapy with core strengthening exercise was more effective than the Interferential therapy with ergonomic changes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: One of the possible contributing factors of low back ache by hamstring stiffness on the ischial tuberosity. Movement restrictions or postural asymmetry lead to compensatory movement patterns of the lumbar spine, and subsequently increases stress on the spinal soft tissues and risk of low back pain (LBP), stretching and loosening the hamstring muscles can help relieve sciatic nerve root pressure and reduce the lower back pain. Purpose: The aim of the study to determine effectiveness of PNF stretching in hamstring tightness population having low back pain. Materials and Methods: Subjects who are willing to participate are separated into two groups and received treatment six times/week for two weeks in RENU'S Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation Centre, PNF stretching with hamstring strengthening exercise and conventional method of stretching with hamstring strengthening exercise, and informed about the study and signed consent were obtained. Results: The PNF stretching group exhibited a substantial improvement in the pre-test and post-test, suggesting that the PNF stretching for hamstring tightness for low back pain. Conclusion: According to the findings, PNF stretching technique has shown high significance in reducing hamstring tightness and reduced low back pain compared to conventional method of stretching and allowing participants with LBP to recover faster. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: This study was developed to determine the effectiveness of core muscle strengthening exercises in reducing low back pain among bus drivers. Purpose: The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of core muscle strengthening exercises in reducing low back pain among bus drivers. Materials and Methods: The research project was conducted as a Quasi experimental study in Saveetha college of physiotherapy, Thandalam Chennai and RK Multispecialty physiotherapy clinic, Ayanavaram, Chennai. The interventional group received core muscle strengthening exercise for 6 weeks. Following the six-week treatment period, a post-test analysis was performed using the McGill Pain Questionnaire. Study period: from November 2022 to July 2023. Results: The values were statistically analysed using paired 't-test and the Unpaired 't-test. The statistical analysis made with the quantitative data revealed a statistically significant difference before and after the intervention. The pre-test mean value of the Mc gill questionnaire scale was 55.53 and the post-test value was 19.60. This shows that the result value obtained for disability is less after the intervention. Conclusion: From this result, it has been concluded that there is significant reduction in low back pain among bus drivers after the intervention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Degeneration can occur as a result of moisture loss and decreased flexibility in the neck's spinal discs over time. Cervical spondylosis can also be brought in addition to recurrent neck motions, prior neck injuries, bad posture, and genetic factors and by poor posture. Purpose: The study objective was comparison of the efficiency of interferential therapy and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in construction workers having cervical spondylosis using the short form of the MC Gill pain questionnaire. Methodology: 50 subjects participated in the study from Mars India Builds and selected based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Subjects assigned into interferential therapy group (n=25) and transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group (n=25). Along with this, static neck exercises were given to both groups. The treatment period was given for 40 mins and 6 days per week and continued for 2 weeks. The entire study process is conducted from November 2022 to April 2023. Result: From the finding of this study interferential therapy group post-test mean was 8.88 and whereas the transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation group was 11.72. This strongly suggests that interferential therapy in construction workers having cervical spondylosis along with static neck exercises is more effective than transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. Conclusion: In this study interferential therapy with static neck exercises among construction workers was found to be more effective than transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Low back pain is not an illness but rather a collection of symptoms that are typically acute and self-limiting. It has an impact on work performance and general wellbeing. The most commonly used modalities of LBP are Interferential therapy and TENS. Hence this research work is done to check the effectiveness of IFT with McKenzie and TENS with McKenzie for reducing low back pain. Purpose: To compare the effectiveness of IFT and TENS combined with McKenzie to reduce low back pain. Materials and Methods: 60 subjects were selected based on selection criteria. The subjects were assessed using VAS and OSWESTRY Low back pain disability questionnaires. The subjects selected were divided into two groups. IFT group(n=30) received IFT for 20 minutes per day combined with McKenzie exercises TENS group (n= 30) received TENS for 20 minutes per day combined with McKenzie exercises. These interventions were given for 4 days per week for 2 weeks. Study period: October 2022 to July 2023. Result: The pretest and posttest values were analyzed and results suggest that the IFT group has significant improvement when compared with the TENS group with p value <0.0001. Conclusion: The study concludes that the IFT with McKenzie and TENS with McKenzie is effective for patients with low back pain but IFT with McKenzie seems to be more effective than TENS with McKenzie. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Patient treatment after surgical excision of buccal mucosal carcinoma should prioritise symptom relief and cancer prevention. Mouth exercise physiotherapy is widely regarded as a staple for expanding the mouth, either on its own or in conjunction with other modalities. In order to better understand the manufacture and clinical effectiveness of Triscare mouth exercising devices in subjects with CA buccal mucosa, the current study was conducted. Purpose: This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Myofascial release for postoperative buccal cancer patients. Materials and Methods: Subjects with buccal mucosa carcinoma were recruited from Saveetha Dental College and Hospital for an experimental research using inclusion and exclusion criteria. Two week postoperative Buccal Mucosa Carcinoma subject volunteer. The participants were secretly separated into two groups using envelopes. Before and after treatment, jaw exercise and Myofascial release groups had their mouth opening and quality of life evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed on the collected data, and conclusions were drawn. Results: At the 4-week follow-up, the intervention group's mean MO (48.06mm) was significantly higher than the control group's (44.66 mm) (p 0.002), and the intervention group also reported significantly higher GTQ scores and higher health-related quality of life scores across all domains and items. Conclusion: We concluded that Participants in the intervention group improved more than those in the control group, and they also reported higher levels of engagement with and satisfaction with their therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Background: Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality worldwide.19.3 million new cases and 10.3 million deaths from cancer were reported worldwide. Cancer-related fatigue (CFR) has a complicated aetiology. Fatigue has a more detrimental influence on daily tasks and quality of life (QoL) than other ailments like pain or grief. This study aimed to determine the effect of task oriented approach on cancer related fatigue and functional capacity among subjects with blood leukaemia. Methods: A randomised, clinical trial was conducted with a total of 30 blood cancer survivors. Subjects were randomised into a radiation therapy group (RT group) (n=15) and non-radiation therapy group (NRT group) (n=15). Both groups included a task oriented approach for 1section/day, 5 days /week for 4 weeks. The main outcome was fatigue as assessed by the Brief fatigue inventory, Other evaluated outcomes were functional capacity and Quality of life measured using 6 minute walk test and EORTC QLQ C30 (Version 3) . Data were collected at baseline and post-intervention. Result: There is a significant improvement in both group in cancer related fatigue after the intervention, two groups, non-radiation group show much better improvement comparing to participants under radiation with a mean difference of 3.4 in Brief Fatigue Inventory, 5.93 in 6 minute walk test, 16.46 in EORTC QLQ C30 (Version 3). Conclusion: It has been concluded that Task oriented approach has better effect on reducing the fatigue caused by cancer and enhancing the functional capacity, quality of life among blood leukaemia individuals. Participants who are not under radiation therapy have better prognosis than participants under radiation therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: Both the development of various countries and people's health were impacted by the unforeseen global COVID-19 outbreak. Many countries prefer to do their daily business online. Although it was incredibly useful at the time, it still had a problem that was not properly addressed, especially among the student population. OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to examine the prevalence of upper extremity neural mobility among students who were using smart devices during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: 458 students who had previously taken home-based online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic and used a smart device for more than six hours were included in this study. The study was conducted in three phases. After being examined in the first two stages of the study, a total of 72 people were chosen for the final phase. Peripheral nerve mobility tests were performed on these 72 subjects. RESULTS: This study observed that 15.72% of smart device users have been affected by forward neck posture and impaired peripheral nerve mobility in the cervical spine. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that forward neck posture is associated with impaired peripheral nerve mobility among smart device users who were in home-based online classes during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown. Hence, we suggest an appropriate treatment strategy focusing on preventing the forward neck posture through timely analysis and self-care therapies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: The entire education industry switched from offline to online modes as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. Numerous teachers who were diagnosed with musculoskeletal, psychological, and other neurodegenerative diseases have reported increased exhaustion, lack of sleep, a decline in quality of life (QoL), a decrease in physical activity, and excessive stress from online classes during the COVID-19 lockdown, especially women. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of three-modal exercise on fatigue, sleep, QoL as well as to determine the relationship between age, disease severity, disease stage and working years with women diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS: In this randomized controlled trial, 44 female educators in stages I–II with PD who were between the ages of 40 and 60 volunteered. For a total of 36 sessions over the course of six weeks, Group A received a three-modal fitness program through online video sessions, whereas Group B received Nordic walking. The outcome measures included the Fatigue Severity Scale, Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale, and Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire-39. RESULTS: Age, Hoehn and Yahr scale, working years, and PD in years did not correlate with each other (p > 0.50). The three-modal exercise experimental Group A showed statistically significant improvement in QoL (p 0.001), sleep (p 0.001), and fatigue (p 0.001). CONCLUSION: Women in the field of education who participated in a three-modal exercise programme for PD reported a significant improvement in their level of exhaustion, sleep patterns, and quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: In today's fast-paced world, both men and women have to be equally competent to handle their responsibilities in order to look after their family members and children. In this pace of competency women tend to forget to take care of their own health and face many health issues, including pelvic floor dysfunction. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to analyse the prevalence rate of pelvic floor dysfunction among the working women in regards to their age and body mass index as well as their quality of life. METHODS: One hundred sixty one post-partum working female participants from the medical fraternity were involved in this study after their consent was obtained. Pelvic floor muscle strength was assessed and their quality of life measured using King's health questionnaire. RESULTS: There was a strong correlation between the pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and its impact on the quality of life among the females with increasing age. Significant statistical significant difference of P(<0.0001) was noted. CONCLUSION: Pelvic floor dysfunction among females has a direct impact on their quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

BACKGROUND: COVID-19 emerged as a serious pandemic in 2019 and billions of people were infected. Various precautionary methods were taken to contain the spread of virus such as social distancing, public lockdown, sanitation, and closure of schools and colleges. Many colleges started online classes to resume their syllabus and to complete the course curriculum. These evening online sessions resulted in late night sleep, long term mobile/computer exposure, and disturbed sleep pattern. OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to determine the impact of COVID-19 online classes on morningness- eveningness personality and to compare it with different age groups, gender, and body mass index. METHODS: The cluster sampling method was used to collect the subjects from the total of 1153 adult college students, 897 subjects were selected based on the selection criteria and instructed to submit an online survey consists of the Morningness-eveningness Questionnaire and demographic and anthropometric data through mail, social media, or through a researcher by direct interview. RESULTS: The mean score for the 897 participants is 56.7, indicating intermediate morningness-eveningness personality type. On comparing the different groups, the youngest group (18–20 years) scored 4.23%(mean = 46.7), female subjects scored 6.13%(mean = 58.1), the underweight 2.67%(mean = 59.2) and overweight groups scored 2.89%(mean = 59.7) indicating definite eveningness. Among the 897 collected samples of the population 8.13%of the subjects experienced definite eveningness, 14.93%has moderate eveningness, 17.38%are under intermediate category, 22.4%have moderate morningness, and 37.11%have definite morningness. CONCLUSIONS: Subjects with eveningness personality have high risk of developing mental illness, thus it's important to determine the eveningness personality among student population to avoid serious complications in later age. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the developmental coordination disorder and its impact on health-related quality of life in school children. Topics include the health‑related quality of life (HRQOL) in children with Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), the prevalence of DCD has been estimated to be 3.8% in 9–14‑year‑old children, and the children with DCD exhibit motor problems with significant difficulties in language, reading, arithmetic, and perceptual skills compared to their peers.

Background & Objective: Physical activity is an important component of healthy lifestyle to reduce a person's risk of developing disease and subsequent disability. The endorsement of an active lifestyle is more credible coming from a professional who is physically active. Physical therapy practitioners are among the many health care professionals who can counsel their patients to address the public health care concern of physical activity. Health care providers who are physically active themselves are more likely to counsel patients on the benefits of activity. Hence this study is aimed to examine the leisure-time physical activity habits of physical therapists & student physical therapists and compare these habits with those of other health care professionals. Method: A cross sectional survey was carried out in Baroda city of India to find out leisure time physical activity habits of physical therapists, student physical therapists and other health care professionals including physicians, students of MBBS, BDS and nursing by using a paper form based survey tool after getting informed consent.Data Analysis: Total of 852 health care professionals including students was surveyed and 822 were responded out of which 338 were physical therapists and remaining were other health care professionals. Leisure time physical activity was analyzed as Vigorous Activity, Moderate Activity, Combination of both and Strengthening Training. The different exercise levels were compared between physical therapists and other health care professionals by using independent t test. The p value is more than 0.05 in all categories shows that there is no difference between leisure time physical activity of physical therapists and other health care professionals.Conclusion: Physical therapists and student physical therapists exercised at same rates that are of the other health care professionals in Baroda, India. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]