Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Objective: To compare the efficacy of visual cues and wobble board training in recovery stage of stroke patients in improving balance. Methods: Prior to the recruitment, criteria was established to identify patients who would be considered appropriate for the treatment, i.e. recovery stage of stroke, unilateral hemiparesis as a result of stroke, maintain independent stance for 1 minute, ability to follow simple instructions, patients with no orthopedic or no neurological deficits, Brunnstorm recovery stage of lower limb (stage 5). They were confirmed by examination and evaluation. The subjects were randomly selected and assigned to two groups, Group I (Control group) consisted of 15 patients which receive only visual cues therapy for 4 weeks. Group II (experimental group) consisting of 15 patients which receive wobble board therapy for 4 weeks. Balance was assessed with the help of Berg Balance Scale on day1, 15 and day 30. Results: Out of the 30 subjects, who were divided in two groups I and II. According to the received treatment both the group shows significant improvement statistically with a “t” value of 7.690 on 30th day. But Group II showed higher scores on Berg Balance Scale than Group I on 30th day. Conclusion: Both the treatment methods are effective in the treatment of training balance in the recovery stage of stroke. Group II showed higher scores on Berg Balance Scale than Group I.

Keywords: Stroke; Visual Feedback; Berg Balance Scale. 

Background: Several-studies have suggested an inverted U-shaped relationship between aerobic exercise intensities, moderate levels of exercise increased physiological arousal and facilitated cognition however, when physiological arousal approached a maximal level, cognitive performance began to deteriorate. The majority of the studies reviewed report that exercise induced arousal inûuences cognitive performance, but it does not follow U-shaped function. There are very limited evidences in this field. Thus, this study is designed to evaluate the effects of a single bout of aerobic exercise with different intensities on cognition function in young adult. Aim: To compare the effect of single bout of aerobic exercise with different intensity on cognitive-function in young adults. Methodology: Ninety subjects were recruited based on inclusion and exclusion criteria, out of which 30 subjects were included in each group, Group A-(AEMI), Group B-(AEHI) & Group C- (control). Score of ST and d2 Test were recorded and compared respectively pre and post aerobic exercise with different intensity. Result: The study showed that all the groups’ regimes showed improvement in ST & d2 test score. On comparing the groups, results were significant in ST score but non-significant in d2 test score. ST & d2 score is better in Group a compare to Group B & Group C. Conclusion: AEMI show significant improvement in ST & d2 score compared with AEHI and Control-group.

Keywords: AEMI-Aerobic Exercise Moderate Intensity; AEHI-Aerobic Exercise High Intensity; Cognitive-Function; Attention; Stroop Test.

Aims and Objective: Low back pain (LBP) is a common disorder, which involve the muscles, nerves, and bones of the back. Low back pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions and every individual experience low back pain once in his life. Mechanical back pain (MBP) is the general term that refers to any type of back pain caused by placing abnormal stress and strain on muscles of the vertebral column. The objective of this study was to see the effects of exercises induced motor skills in chronic MBP. Method: The present study includes 30 subjects with age range of 22-50 years, were divided into two groups. Group A (n=15) and Group B (n=15) respectively. VAS Pain Score and Quebec LBP questionnaire are recorded for pre- intervention in both the group. In group A General Back Exercise was given for 3 weeks. In group B Gross Motor Skills was given for 3 weeks. After 3 weeks VAS Pain Score and Quebec LBP questionnaire were recorded, evaluated and assessed for comparison in both the groups. Result: There was a significant difference between pre intervention and post intervention of group A & group B. Post-post intervention for VAS has not shown significant difference but Quebec back pain disability questionnaire shown significant difference. Conclusion: Gross motor activities are much more effective in low back pain patients as compared to conventional methods.

Keywords: Mechanical Back Pain; Gross Motor Activities; General Back Exercise; VAS; Quebec Back Pain Disability Questionnaire.