Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Scapular dyskinesia is the alteration in the static and dynamic positioning of the scapula on the thorax. It is not an independent entity and is associated with other shoulder problems. Statistics has shown that its incidence to be 67% in cases of shoulder instability and 100% in cases of shoulder impingement. There are various means of scapular dyskinesis measurement. 3D measure analysis is considered   to be the gold standard. Number of  clinical tests have been developed but the problem is that dyskinesis may also be associated in asymptomatic patients also.  So it is important to distinguish whether it is a factor which is perpetuating   symptoms or not.  Tests like SRT (Scapular retraction  test ) and its refined version SRT (Scapular    repositioning test) has been found to have acceptable reliability. The  main purpose of these tests is to identify scapular dyskinesia in patients with shoulder pathology who can be helped by improving scapular muscle balance.           

The scoping review on eye exercise for myopia in children was aimed to provide an evidence-informed overview to highlight the role of exercises for myopia in children. This helps in the treatment of myopia and to improve the visual health in easy and better way. More high quality research articles are needed to prove the effort of exercise on myopia in children.

Medicine ball overhead throw test is a dynamic test to evaluate and   assess the dynamic involvement of the trunk and upper body as a contributor to athletic performance. The reliability of the BOMB test has been found to be high. Medicine ball throws   involves, multidimensional, functional training that use a varied muscle activity sequences and velocities. The ball throw test is   serving as talent selection and evaluation for power in these sports athlete. Therefore, Medicine ball tests have several advantages: they are relatively affordable   field tests, they give a high   degree of testing flexibility, and   a lot of information can be derived from the test results when evaluated properly. However very limited research work is done in the event of shot put and considering this further work is required in this a athletic event.

Background: Impaired airway clearance is the most common problem faced by the subjects diagnosed with bronchiectasis which makes bronchial hygiene a primary concern in the management. Several airway clearance techniques are used in the management of which Active cycle of breathing technique (ACBT) and autogenic drainage are considered to be effective and patient friendly. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the immediate effects of ACBTwith Autogenic Drainage for airway clearance in subjects with Bronchiectasis. Methodology: Eighteen patients(5 males ,13 females) mean age of 55.39 years with the history of bronchiectasis  based on purposive sampling, were recruited for the study . Assessment and familiarization session was conducted following which all participants underwent both ACBT and Autogenic Drainage in a random sequence for continuous 2 days. All the outcomes were compared pre- and post- intervention for the outcome measures, except sputum quantity, which was measured immediately after the intervention. Subjects’ treatment preference was recorded at the end of the 2nd day. Results: None of the outcome measures showed statistically significant difference except patient preference. ACBT was preferred by most of the (11/18) patients than Autogenic drainage, hence showed statistically highly significant values between the techniques. Conclusion: ACBT was found to be easier technique to perform and was more effective in clearing out the secretions than Autogenic Drainage which requires more concentration to become compliant with the treatment.

Keywords: Education; Training; Pain Sciences; Clinical Reasoning.