Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Aim : To review the research articles published in POTJ from 2008-2013. Methodology: 1. Articles published from the year 2008-2013 where collected from the journals website, 2. 94 articles were classified into 13 areas of practice, 6 types of studies and lastly level of evidence for research of design using Liebermann. D & Scheer. J’s ‘Level of Evidence’ Results: 1. Of the 94 studies, only 27% where qualified as level 1 of evidence studies. 2. Just 3% of the studies were of  review type of studies. 3. Musculoskeletal & Neurology area of practice contribute to almost 59% of the articles. Conclusion: Effectiveness studies contributed majorly (approximately 44%) to the journal in 5 years. However, a proportionate research on other wide areas of practice is encouraged.

The strength training is an essential tool for   rehabilitation of patients and also   as component of fitness hence it becomes  important for a  therapist to understand  the strength development potential of various regimes available . This study   is performed as a Pretest-posttest experimental research design. 50 subjects were included and were randomly assigned to one of the treatment group: Delorme group and Dapre group.  Strengthening   Regimen was conducted for a period of 6 weeks in both the groups. One repetition maximum was the outcome measure . this was  assessed at baseline    reassessed  at the end of 6 weeks. A  paired t-test was used to evaluate results within the group. Students’s t test was used for between the group analysis. the results of the study shows significant improvement in one repetition maximum with Delorme as well as the DAPRE group. DAPRE group shows statistically significant effects on strength gains on between group analysis (t =   p_<0.01). Within the group both the groups were significantly effective in one repetition maximum after the intervention (p_<0.01). The study concluded that Daily Adjustable Progressive Resistive Exercise (DAPRE) is recommended as it is having sustained effects at follow up.

Key words:  One repetition maximum, Delorme regimen, DAPRE regimen 

Objectives: To evaluate whether a specific muscle energy technique (MET) would have an effect on the vertical range of mouth opening compared to therapeutic jaw exercises and non interventional control group?  Subjects: Twenty-one (N=21) subjects aged at least 20 years were recruited in the study. Design: An experimental design study. Pre-test and post-test match subject design. The participants were randomly divided into three groups (Group A, Group B and Group C). Group A received Therapeutic Jaw Exercises, Group B received specific MET and Group C was non-interventional control group. Instruments for jaw opening distance were obtained prior to the application of any therapy. All groups completed a Temporomandibular  dysfunction checklist, to determine the symptoms of temporomandibular joint dysfunction, before the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 5 minutes after the intervention, 10 minutes after the intervention, 20 minutes after the intervention,  30 minutes after the intervention and one week post intervention. A questionnaire to determine the patient’s own perception of pain was administered prior to the intervention, immediately after the intervention, 5 minutes after the intervention, 10 minutes after the intervention, 20 minutes after the intervention,   30 minutes after the intervention and one week post intervention. In this study only the outcome of range of jaw opening is discussed. Data analysis: The collected data was mean and standard deviation and has been analyze using STATA software. The t-test was used to analyze the difference in the vertical mouth opening improvements in Group A,  Group B and Group C. Intra group analysis between pre-intervention, immediate after, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, 20 minutes, 30 minutes and one week after the intervention scores was also done for all the groups. A significance level of Pd”0.05 was fixed. Results: The result of my study showed that there is a gradual significant improvement in Group A and immediate significant improvement in Group B while there in no significant improvement in control group i.e. Group C. So, MET and therapeutic jaw exercises are useful techniques in improving TMJ range of opening. Conclusion: The results of my study supports the hypothesis, within the limitation of this study, that, the application of MET and Therapeutic Jaw Exercises improves the range of opening of the TMJ. The result of this study provides a base for further research as they presents valuable outcomes for practitioners treating TMJ dysfunctions.

Keywords: Muscle Energy Technique, Therapeutic Jaw Exercises, Temporomandibular Dysfunction

Rapid industrialization, environmental pollution, overcrowding, sedentary lifestyle and various stress factors are responsible for the deterioration of the physical health of a person. Also, prevalence of obesity in developing countries is believed to be on the rise. This requires special and specific techniques to transcend the limits of our physical and mental abilities experienced in everyday life. Hence, in the present study beneficial effect of Pranayama on cardio-respiratory function was studied. MATERIALS AND METHOD: Study was conducted in Santosh Medical College and Hospital in Ghaziabad after the institutional ethical clearance and written consent from each participant. A total of 50 normal subjects were recruited in the study, were divided into study and control groups, each group containing 25 subjects. The study group was asked to perform Kapalbhati Nadishuddhi and Bhramari pranayama for duration of 40 days. Cardio-respiratory parameters were assessed before and after 40 days in both the groups. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Paired t- test was applied for statistical analysis and p value <0.05 was considered the level of significance. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: In study group, heart rate, respiratory rate, systolic blood pressure decreased whereas peak expiratory flow rate increased significantly as compared to that of control group. This shows that Bhramari, Nadishuddhi and Kapalbhati pranayama have improving impact on these cardio respiratory parameters.

Key words : Pranayama Cardiorespiratory function
 

Purpose: The purpose of the study is to investigate activity of local muscles of the trunk during back bridging exercise using ball (BUB), bridging using sling (BUS) & normal bridging (NB) exercises and conduct the effectiveness of different unstable stable surface during bridging exercise. Subject:Twenty nine healthy male cricketers were recruited in the study. Methods: The EMG activity of transverse abdominis (TA) and multifidus (MF) were recorded during lifting of the pelvis with legs or feet in contact with the floor, ball or sling using surface electrodes.Normalisationwere done by taken maximal surface EMG activity during maximal voluntary isometric contraction (MVIC) maneuver. The EMG data of each bridging exercise were recorded in percentage MVIC (%MVIC) and analyse using repeated measure analysis of variance. Results and Discussion:%MVIC of transverse abdominis during BUB is significantly higher than NB and BUS (p<0.05) but no such difference is found in between NB and BUS (p>0.05). For multifidus no significant difference was found in any types of bridging exercise. Conclusion: The athletic population did not had discernible effects on activity of the local muscles of the trunk by using various unstable surfaces except back bridging using swiss ball.

Key words- bridging exercise using ball (BUB), bridging using sling (BUS)exercise  , normal bridging (NB) exercises, EMG, MVIC , transverse abdominis , multifidus