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Study aim:
The objective of this study will be to evaluate the effects of quadriceps muscle activation with neuromuscular electrical stimulation in patients with congestive heart failure.
Design:
Two parallel groups, double-blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial with pre and post-assessment. Sample size will be 54.
Settings and conduct:
The data will be collected from Gulab Devi Hospital, Lahore.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
• 45-60 years of age
• Congestive Heart Failure patients
• Forced expiratory volume in 1 second (FEV1) less than 50% predicted
• Incapacitating breathlessness (Medical Research Council dyspnoea scale ≥4)
• Diagnosed CHF patients
Exclusion Criteria:
• Neuromuscular or neurological disorders
• Severe arthrosis or other musculoskeletal limitations
• Implanted cardiac pacemaker
• Knee osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis
• Any inflammation in knee
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Diagnosis of cancer
• Acute exacerbation requiring hospital admission or systemic corticosteroids in the preceding 4 weeks.
Intervention groups:
Group A will receive Neuro Mnuscular Electrical Stimulation therapy, and Group B will undergo traditional strength training and NMES, with both groups following standardized protocols for the same duration and frequency of sessions.
Main outcome variables:
Maximal Voluntary Contraction (MVC) on the quadriceps muscles of patients by using a dynamometer.
Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF) will be assessed through echocardiography.
The Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE).
Functional Capacity Evaluation (FCE) will be assessed by 6-min Walk Test (6MWT).
Study aim:
To compare the effects of knack maneuver with or without diaphragmatic breathing on urinary tract symptoms and quality of life among patients of stress urinary incontinence.
Design:
It will be single blinded, parallel study groups and randomized clinical trial
Settings and conduct:
The study will be held at Arif memorial teaching hospital Lahore
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Participants which will have age 18-50 years and diagnosed with stress urinary incontinence symptoms will be added to this study while Women who are pregnant or already having previous pelvic floor training or patients taking blood pressure medications, sedatives, muscle relaxants, and diuretics and diagnosed with mental illness will excluded from this study.
Intervention groups:
Group A: Group A will given knack maneuver along diaphragmatic breathing.
In group A, We will take diagnosed patients of stress urinary incontinence and will perform knack maneuver along diaphragmatic breathing.
Group B:
In group B, We will take diagnosed patients of stress urinary incontinence and will perform knack maneuver.
The training program will be 2 days per week for 4 weeks.
Main outcome variables:
Urinary distress incontinence-6: The UDI 6 is a valid and reliable six points survey, use particularly to investigate symptoms associated with lower urinary tract dysfunction; Incontinence Impact Questionnaire (IIQ-7): The IIQ 7 is a seven point's questionnaire specific to UI to impact the quality of life and
Study aim:
To compare effectiveness of JANDAS Approach versus McKenzie Retraction exercises on pain, disability and quality of life among Chronic Neck Pain Patients.
Design:
Randomized clinical trial
Settings and conduct:
This study will be conducted at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital, Lahore
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
Patients, 25-40 years of age suffering from neck pain duration more than 6 months will be include in this study.
Exclusion criteria:
Subjects with a history of severe trauma such as fracture, congenital disorder of cervical spine, spondylolisthesis, any neck tumor, myelopathy, tendinopathy, rheumatoid arthritis or having ankylosing spondylosis will be exclude from this study
Intervention groups:
There will be two intervention groups. Group A will be treated with JANDA,s approach and group B will be treated with McKenzie retraction exercises.
Main outcome variables:
NPRS questionnaire will be used to check pain severity level, while NDI will be used for neck disability and SF36 questionnaire will be used for quality of life
Study aim:
To determine the effects of progressive resistance exercise training on inflammatory markers, cardiorespiratory fitness, pulmonary function in patients with RA.
Design:
Two parallel group , single blinded, randomized control
trial with pre and post assessment
Settings and conduct:
Will be conducted in private hospital Ittefaq hospital Lahore
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria
• Patient with RA
• Patients with sedentary lifestyle (no participation in structural exercise for the
preceding 6 months)
• RA factor positive
• Both males and females
• Age between 40-65 years
• Stable disease
• No change in DMARDS (Methotrexate, sulfasalazine, hydroxychloroquine)
Exclusion criteria.
• Joint surgery (in the preceding 6 months)
• Cognitive disability
• Other joint diseases such as Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis • Previous history of fracture
• Primary neurological disease
• Comorbidity incompatible with exercise
Intervention groups:
⚫ Patients will ask to perform four
exercises utilising large muscle groups (eg, leg press, shoulder press, chest press and pull ups). Intensity will determine during their first resistance exercise session using an established protocol.20 They will required to complete three sets of 12–15 repetitions during each exercise session. Mode and intensity of exercise will adjust monthly.
Main outcome variables:
6 minutes walk test
Spirometry
Blood test
Study aim:
To evaluate the effects of Hand arm bimanual intensive therapy including lower extremities (HABIT-ILE), in pre-school children with CP on functional parameters
Design:
Randomized controlled trial
Settings and conduct:
Hospitals of Faisalabad
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion
Both male and female Children will be considered
Diagnosed children of Spastic Cerebral Palsy
CP Child of Grade 3 and 4
aged between 3 to 6 years (corrected age if preterm birth),
capable of following instructions and completing all necessary tests according to their
Exclusion
Limb fracture
Uncontrolled epilepsy
With any other congenital disease (e.g. Diabetes, Hyperthyroidism, Hypothyroidism etc.)
Botulinum toxin injections or orthopedic surgery within the past 6 months.
Have severe visual or cognitive impairments that could interfere with treatment/testing.
Parents are unable/unwilling to provide consent for their child’s participation
Intervention groups:
Group A Interventional group consist of 25 participants will receive Early Hand arm Bimanual Intensive Therapy Including Lower Extremities (E-HABIT-ILE), while Group B will receive treatment through a Conventional Physical therapy. Both interventions will be given for 3 hours per day in hospital by dividing the both groups into sub groups
Main outcome variables:
1. Five classification levels of the Gross Motor Functional Classification System (GMFCS)
2. Modified ACTIVLIM-CP Questionnaire
3. Pediatric Evaluation of Disability Inventory Questionnaire (PEDI-CAT)
Study aim:
To compare the effects of Spencer muscle energy techniques and Bowen therapy on pain,
Range of motion and disability in patients with Adhesive capsulitis.
Design:
Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel assignment of 32 participants to two groups equally.
Settings and conduct:
The study will be conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind in it.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Both male and female patients between age of 40 - 60 years.
Patients with positive capsular pattern.
Patients experiencing pain, stiffness, and limited range of motion in the affected shoulder.
Patients who have not undergone shoulder surgery or received corticosteroid injections in the past three months.
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients with a history of shoulder fractures, dislocations, or other significant shoulder injuries.
Patients with fracture in and around shoulder.
Patients with any neurological disorder
Intervention groups:
Group A: Spencer muscle energy technique
Group B: Bowen Therapy
Main outcome variables:
Pain measured by numeric pain rating scale
ROM measured by universal goniometer
Disability measured by shoulder pain and disability index Questionnaire
Study aim:
To compare the effect of conventional physiotherapy with and without hold- relax PNF Exercises on knee torque and motor function in children with spastic cerebral palsy.
Design:
single-blind randomized controlled trial
Settings and conduct:
Ambulatory patients of cerebral palsy having GMFC of 1 and 2 in the rehabilitation department of Rehab Care School for Special Children Lahore fulfill the inclusion criteria of the study.
The assessor was not aware of the treatment given to either group.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
8-16 years old cognitive children with spastic cerebral palsy having Knee flexor and extensors grade 3 and above according to manual muscle testing.
Intervention groups:
hold- relax peripheral neuromuscular facilitation technique along with conventional physical therapy. The exercise program included:
o Dynamic stretching utilizing the principles of hold relax peripheral neuromuscular facilitation. Keeping the knee straight, the patient was asked to lift the leg for 7 seconds while the therapist held the leg from moving. The muscles were relaxed for 2 seconds while holding the new position. The process was repeated five times and the whole set was done 66 times with a 2-minute rest between each set.
o Conventional static stretching was done at the start of the protocol for 5 minutes.
Main outcome variables:
• knee torque.
• motor function
• functional capability
• spasticity
Study aim:
To determine significant effectiveness of teach back training intervention with breathing exercises including diaphragmatic breathing , pursed lip breathing and effective cough to improve the pulmonary functions in COPD patients.
Design:
Randomized Control Trial with parallel groups , Single blinded with pre and post treatment readings
Settings and conduct:
Fatima Memorial Hospital, Jinnah Hospital And Services Hospital
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Age from 18 to 75 years old ,Male and Female, Diagnosed COPD with FEV1/FVC ratio <70% ,Lack of cognitive impairment ,Ability to attend training session, Clinical diagnosis of COPD confirmed by smoking history
Exclusion Criteria:
Long Term Bed Rest, Inability To Perform 6-minute Walk Test, Malignancy, Cardiovascular disease (Angina, MI),Stroke, Immunocompromised conditions, Cardiac and pulmonary surgical History
Intervention groups:
Interventional Group(A):Teach Back training with breathing exercises along with Conventional treatment and educational session protocols among COPD patients.
Control Group(B):Breathing Exercises with Conventional Training among COPD patients
Main outcome variables:
Pulmonary Function Assessment using Digital Spirometry and Borg Dyspnea Scale
Study aim:
To evaluate if pilates exercises have significant effects than neck-stabilization exercises in treating chronic neck pain, sleep disturbance as well as decreasing kinesiophobia in non-specific chronic neck pain patients
Design:
Sixty participants will be randomly allocated into 2 groups , thirty in each group via computerized random number generator. Group 1 will receive neck stabilization exercises and Group 2 will receive Pilates exercises . The interventions will be given for 8 weeks
Settings and conduct:
Sample will be selected through Convenient sampling technique from physiotherapy department of Allied Hospital, Faisalabad, Physical therapy department of DHQ Faisalabad
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
• Both gender
• Age 18-45 years .
• Recurrent history of neck pain from 3 months.
• Intensity of pain greater than or equal to 5/10 on numerical pain rating scale.
Exclusion criteria:
• History of cervical spine injury or surgery
• History of neck trauma , spinal deformity .
• History of specific neck pain such as fibromyalgia , Rheumatological diseases
• History of neck-pain secondary to other conditions including neoplasm, any neurological or vascular disease
• History of radiculopathy
• History of Degenerative arthritis of cervical spine
• History of osteoporosis
• History of low back pain
Intervention groups:
Sixty participants will be randomly allocated into 2 groups , thirty in each group via computerized random number generator. Group 1 will receive neck stabilization exercises and Group 2 will receive Pilates exercises . The interventions will be given for 8 weeks
Main outcome variables:
Numerical pain rating scale, Insomnia severity index and Tampas scale of kinesiophobia will be used for pre and post assessment
Study aim:
The comparative effects of progressive resistance exercise and task-specific training in Ischemic stroke patients.
Design:
Randomized control trial with participants divided into two group progressive resistance exercises and task specific training with 52 sample size.
Settings and conduct:
Trial is conducted in the University of Lahore Teaching Hospital with assesser is blinded and physiotherapist is not blinded
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
• Both male and female
• Age between 40 and 70 years
• First event of ischemic stroke
• A Mini- Mental Status Examination score more than and equal to 24
• No facial palsy and receptive aphasia
• No prior thoracic or abdominal surgery
• Subjects able to sit for 30 secs without using upper extremities for support
• Stable patients
Exclusion Criteria:
• Other disorders such as blindness, deafness, amputation of lower or upper limb, cerebellar stroke
• Impaired cognition or other severe medical condition
• Patients with abdominal aortic aneurysms; unstable chronic disease; life-incapacitating cardiac disease, severe balance impairment; psychiatric illness.
• Musculoskeletal problems in the pelvis or spine
• Sensory involvement
Intervention groups:
Both groups will receive interventions for 12 weeks, 2 times/week with routine physical therapy for 20 mins before every session. The first intervention group received Progressive Resistance Training for 12 weeks with increased repetitions after every two weeks. The second intervention group received Task Specific Training for 12 weeks with different task after every two weeks
Main outcome variables:
Reflex activity,
Volitional Movement Within Synergies,
Volitional Movement Mixing Synergies,
Volitional Movement With little or no Synergies,
Normal Reflex Activity,
Coordination/speed,
Sensation,
Passive joint motion,
Joint Pain
Study aim:
To compare the effectiveness of muscle energy technique versus kinesiotaping on mobility, pain kinesiophobia in information technology professionals with ergonomic related low back pain.
Design:
A concealed, randomized, blinded, sham controlled clinical trial with a parallel group design of 30 patients enrolled.
Settings and conduct:
• The University of Faisalabad
• Superior University Faisalabad Campus
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Both male and female patients of low back pain with the age of 20-40 years was selected after meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria
Intervention groups:
1: muscle energy technique
2: kinesiotaping
Main outcome variables:
Pain
Mobility
Kinesiophobia
Study aim:
Objectives of current study are to compare effects by Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Non-specific Low Back Pain to reduce pain, gain range and overcome disability in female with iliopsoas tightness.
Design:
Randomised, Parallel, single blinded, Randomised Control Trial.
Settings and conduct:
Out patient Department of Physical therapy unit in Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
Patient was blinded of two different treatment protocols given in separate groups.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Female, Aged 20-50, having, Non-specific low back pain for past one month with Thomas test positive having Numeric Pain Rating Scale > 3, Hip Extension Range of Motion >10, Oswestry Disability Index Mild disability (5-34) will be included in study. Patients having carcinomas/tumors, spinal trauma history, anatomical deformities, Open wounds, Severe Osteoporosis, Numeric Pain Rating Scale > 8, Hip Extension Range of Motion > 40 (Hypermobility), Oswestry Disability Index score > 34, Past surgical history of thoracic or lower spine, Infections, Acute Inflammations, Unbearable sharp pain at joints, Wear and tear to soft tissues were excluded from the study
Intervention groups:
two intervention groups, Muscle Energy Technique and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation receiving a baseline treatment of Hot pack and Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation to Low Back along with their assigned treatment protocol. Muscle Energy Technique group was treated with Post isometric Relaxation technique on iliopsoas muscle to treat tightness of this muscle, bilaterally. Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation group received Hold-Relax D1 Flexion-Extension pattern on Iliopsoas muscle bilaterally.
Main outcome variables:
Pain, Hip extension Range of Motion bilaterally and Oswestry Disability Index
Study aim:
The aim of the study was to compare the effect of myofascial release therapy (MFR), and the post-isometric relaxation (PIR) in pain reduction, improving the elbow range of motion (ROM), and strengthening the muscles in the individuals with post-traumatic elbow stiffness.
Design:
A Randomized clinical trial, blinded with a parallel group design of 34 patients enrolled between March 2024 and May 2024 at Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
Settings and conduct:
Allied Hospital Faisalabad.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria
Age ranging from 15 to 50 years old .
• Pain (NPRS score from 3-7).
• Stiff elbow .
• After 6 weeks of surgery(9).
• Restricted ROM: subjects with limited active range of motion A(ROM) .
• Both male & female patients.
• Participants willing for the enrollment in the study.
Exclusion Criteria
• Open wound .
• ROM not improved after 2nd session .
• Acute infection to the elbow region.
• Cervical radiculopathy & any other upper limb dysfunction.
• Neurological impairments.
• Pregnant females .
Intervention groups:
In Group A, the treatment includes Maitland Mobilization to enhance joint movement, Myofascial Release Therapy to relieve muscle tension and the application of ice to reduce inflammation and pain. In contrast, Group B's approach incorporates Maitland Mobilization as well, but instead of Myofascial Release Therapy, it utilizes Post-Isometric Relaxation to reduce muscle spasms and improve flexibility, followed by ice application.
Main outcome variables:
Numeric Pain Rating Scale to assess pain, Goniometer for the measurement of range of elbow and Liverpool Elbow Score for functional assessment will be used to collect the data
Study aim:
To determine the effect of dialysate temperature on adequacy of hemodialysis
Design:
A two arm, parallel group, randomized trial to be carried out on minimum 50 patients at a single center. Randomization will be computerized with concealment using opaque envelopes.
Settings and conduct:
This trial would be conducted at Dialysis Unit of Pak Emirates Military Hospital. Patients would be selected by non-probability convenience sampling. Randomization would be through computer generated sequences and would be concealed in opaque envelopes. Patients would undergo haemodialysis with dialysate temperature at 37.0 or 36.0 degree Celsius. They would be blinded to the treatment strategy.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
Patients on maintenance haemodialysis for at least 3 months;
Use of arteriovenous fistula
Exclusion criteria:
Acute kidney injury;
History of intradialytic hypotension during last one month;
Shortening of haemodialysis session for any reason;
Interruption in haemodialysis session for more than 5 minutes;
Patients known to have central venous stenosis;
Uncooperative patients;
Lack of consent
Intervention groups:
Intervention group 1: Dialysate Temperature 37.0 degree Celsius. Patients in this group would have the dialysate temperature set at 37.0 degree Celsius when the machine is being setup for a dialysis session and maintained throughout the 4 hours session.
Intervention group 2: Dialysate Temperature 36.0 degree Celsius. Patients in this group would have the dialysate temperature set at 36.0 degree Celsius when the machine is being setup for a dialysis session and maintained throughout the 4 hours session.
Ultrafiltration would be done to the usual dry weight. All sessions would be carried out on Fresenius F4008 haemodialysis machines.
Main outcome variables:
Urea reduction ratios; online Kt/V (as measured by Online Clearance Monitoring)
Study aim:
The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of nutritional counselling on the quality of life of patients who have undergone Sleeve Gastrectomy.
Design:
Randomized Control Trial (RCT) was performed utilized a simple random sampling using lottery method. The study compared the quality of life of post-op patients that have undergone sleeve gastrectomy and who received nutritional counselling with those who did not receive any counselling.
Settings and conduct:
The study was conducted in the General Surgery Department at Ammar Medical Complex Lahore and had a duration of 6 months.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria: The study's inclusion criteria included male and female patients aged between 18 to 60 years who have undergone bariatric surgery within 6 months, with no prior bariatric surgery, fractures or limb issues, and no coexisting diseases that affect limb function. This criteria helped in reducing confounding variables
Exclusion criteria: Patients under the age of 18 or older than 60, those with a history of bariatric surgery that lasted longer than six months, those with limb fractures, pregnant women with a history of bariatric surgery, those taking antidepressants, and those who refused to adhere to the study's protocol were all excluded from the study. These requirements helped to accurately represent the study's target group and to reduce any potential confounding variables that might have had a detrimental impact on the study's findings.
Intervention groups:
A crucial component of sleeve gastrectomy is nutritional counselling, which assists patients in adjusting to dietary changes and achieving the best possible results in terms of weight loss and health
Main outcome variables:
effectiveness of nutritional counselling
Study aim:
To compare the effects of post isometric relaxation and bruegger’s exercises on pain, Range of motion and disability in patients with mechanical neck pain .
Design:
It will Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel group design. 24 Participants will be allocated to two groups equally by random computer number generator
Settings and conduct:
It will be conducted at Arif memorial teaching hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
Both male and female patients
age ranged from 20-40 years and suffering from Mechanical neck pain for at least three months
Exclusion criteria:
any orthopedic or neurological condition surgery in the cervical spine or shoulder
Patients having Inflammation, malignancy and metabolic disorder will be excluded
Patients with neck pain radiating into arms and upper extremity will be excluded from this study
Neck pain associated with headache and facial pain, recent surgery, Vertebrobasiliar insufficiency (VBI) positive will be exclusion criteria:
History of recent trauma and fractures of cervical spine will be excluded
Intervention groups:
Group A: Post isometric relaxation: Total 20 sessions will be given to each patient in 4 weeks with 3 sessions per week
Group B: Bruegger’s exercise: Total 20 sessions will be given to each patient in 4 weeks with 3 sessions per week
Baseline Treatment:
Baseline treatment will be given as common treatment to both groups. It include Hot pack for 10-15 minutes
Main outcome variables:
Pain: Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS)
ROM: Universal Goniometer
Disability: Neck Disability Index (NDI)
Study aim:
To Compare the effects of post isometric relaxation and strain-counterstrain technique on pain, Range of motion and functional activities among individuals with gastrocnemius tightness.
Design:
Single blinded randomized clinical trial with parallel assignment of 44 participants to two groups equally.
Settings and conduct:
The study will be conducted at Arif Memorial Teaching Hospital. Outcome assessor will be kept blind.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
Participants from age group of 18-40 who present with gastrocnemius tightness.
Patients with positive silfverskiold test.
Exclusion Criteria:
Systemic disease causing musculoskeletal issue.
Any other type of connection tissue disorder.
With history of neurological disorder.
Having recent lower limb or spine fracture causing change in gait pattern.
Intervention groups:
Group A: Participants of group A received exercise post isometric relaxation exercise, 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Group B: Participants of group B received strain-counterstain technique, 3 times a week for 4 weeks.
Main outcome variables:
Pain: The intensity of pain will be measured by the numeric pain rating scale [NPRS].
Range of motion: ROM will be measured using a Universal Goniometer.
Functional activities: Functional activities will be examined by foot functional index.
Study aim:
To determine the effects of clubbell and plyometric exercises on shoulder pain, range of motion and performance in bowlers
Design:
RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
Settings and conduct:
1. Pakistan Sports Board
2. Aleem Dar Cricket Academy
3. Shoaib Akhtar Cricket Academy
Participants/Inclusion and
Study aim:
The aim of the study is to find the compare the effects of electrical stimulation with and without motor re-learning programme on spasticity and upper limb function in stroke patients
Design:
Two arm parallel group randomized trial , single blind , of 62 stroke patients
Settings and conduct:
Sir Ganga Ram Hospital
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria was as follows:
• Aged between 25-65 years
• Both Male and females
• Stroke Onset ≥3 months
• Ischemia Stroke
• Patients with limb spasticity equal to 2 or less than 2 on modified Ashworth scale
• Patients with English reading and writing skills
Exclusion Criteria:
• Patients with visual and auditory defects
• Patients with severe shoulder or wrist pain
• Patients with upper limb fractures/dislocations
• Contraindication to Electrical stimulation such as skin allergy
Intervention groups:
Both groups will receive electrical stimulation for 15 minutes with hot pack and the Stretching of muscles will be performed at the end. The sessions will be last 60 minutes five days a week for an 8-week period. Electrical stimulation will be used to stimulate flexion and extension of wrist and elbow. In Group A participants will receive electrical stimulation with motor relearning programme which consist of 4 steps as Step 1: Analysis of Task
Step 2: Practice of missing component
Step 3: Practice of Task
Step 4: Transference of training
In Group B Electrical stimulation without motor re-learning programme will be given. This protocol will be as including different exercises like Wrist flexion and extension, Finger flexion and extension, Forearm supination and pronation, tapping table top with all fingers, Opening of all fingers and Counting with fingers. These exercises which can be performed for 5-10 repetitions depending on patient's capacity.
Main outcome variables:
Spasticity
Upper limb function
neurological function
Study aim:
To evaluate the effectiveness of lower limb strength training and aerobic exercises in combination with lifestyle modification on strength, aerobic fitness and quality of life in patients with type II diabetes
Design:
Parallel group randomized clinical trial and Randomization will be achieved through computer generated random allocation software.
Settings and conduct:
District Head Quarter (DHQ) teaching Hospital Faisalabad, Tehsil Headquarter Hospital Gojra, AL Barkat Hospital Gojra, Hajra Tufail Hospital, Gojra. Patients and outcome assessor will be blinded. It will be assessor and participant who will be blinded about the type of intervention. Treatment will be given by principal /investigator.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria: Both male and female patients, Age: 40 to 60 years, Patient with diabetes type II diagnosed by physician
Exclusion criteria: Unsafe blood pressure, Mental retardation, Any recent surgery (cardiac, musculoskeletal and neurological) ,Fracture ,Limb amputation and joint replacement ,Central nervous system dysfunction (stroke, Parkinson disease)
Intervention groups:
The intervention group will include lower limb strength training, aerobic exercises, and a lifestyle modification program. Session duration will be 45 minutes, thrice a week, and 24 sessions over 8 weeks. The interventions of the control group will include lower limb strength training, aerobic exercises, and unguided lifestyle instructions. Session duration will be 45 minutes, thrice a week and 24 sessions over 8 weeks.
Main outcome variables:
Strength, Aerobic fitness, Quality of life
Study aim:
The aims are to compare the effectiveness of butler’s neural mobilization with SNAG mulligan’s mobilization to manage pain, disability and SLR ranges associated with subacute and chronic LBP
Design:
Single blind, parallel assigned, multicentered, randomized clinical trial will be conducted on 52 participants (2 groups with 26 each) with diagnosed LBP disc herniation
Settings and conduct:
Allied hospital and ProHealth rehab and medical center
Participants are kept anonymous for conducting the single blind trails
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Low back pain diagnosed with non-contained disc herniation with radiation to lower extremity of age 35-55 year of both genders, having pain from 6 weeks, patients who are not on analgesics, unilateral SLR is positive in between 35 and 70 degrees will be included.
Patients of cauda equina, saddle anesthesia, bowel and bladder symptoms, cancer, infection or inflammatory disease, bladder, kidney, uterus issues, injury, other severe medical or psychiatric illness pregnancy, history of any recent surgery, spinal surgery or artificial disc and LBP due to fracture, spine structural deformities like scoliosis, spinal fusion or osseous stenosis, patients on any other medical or therapeutic intervention within last 3 months, patient who are unable to participate in study due to any abnormality or refusal for consent will be excluded.
Intervention groups:
Group A: Baseline treatment will be TENS and hot pack, and then butler neural mobilization will be applied.
Group B: Baseline treatment will be same as group A and then SNAG mullligan mobilization will be applied.
Main outcome variables:
Low back pain and disability
Straight leg raise
Study aim:
To evaluate the combined effect of Kinesio tape and MWM on lateral ankle sprain.
Design:
Randomized clinical design
Settings and conduct:
The study will done on patients of the acute, the sub acute stage of grade I, II lateral ankle sprain and patients will selected from Al-Fateh Sports Complex Faisalabad and DHQ hospital Faisalabad.
participants after fullfilling the inclusion and exclusion creteria participants will selected for study and then divided into two groups.
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion criteria:
• Unilateral lateral ankle sprain, Grade II and grade I lateral ankle sprain (Kim, et al., 2018),Positive anterior drawer test (Kim, et al., 2018), Positive talar tilt test, Age of patient 15 to 30 years, Both male and female
(b) Exclusion criteria:
• Fracture in distal end of tibia and fibula (Kim, et al., 2018). Open wound at ankle joint (Hudson, et al., 2017). Sprain more than 72 hours.Patients having loss of ankle function by <5 degree (Shin, et al., 2020). Sensory loss at the ankle due to neurological issue (Kim, et al., 2018). Patients having skin diseases,Grade III ankle sprain.
Intervention groups:
. Then patients will randomly assigned in the two groups, Experimental group (group A) and the control (group B). The Experimental group receives 3 sets of 10 MWM repetitions in one treatment session and 30 sec of rest in each set and KT tapping 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks.
Control B received KT tapping 3 sessions a week for 4 weeks. Pre and Post intervention patients conditions will assess by the NRS, DPA- scale and the PSFS scale.
Main outcome variables:
NRS Numeric rating scale for pain. Patient specific functional scale (PSFS) for functional activity status.3 Disablement in physically active scale (DPA scale):This scale is used to gather data about disablement in four dimensions impairment,
Study aim:
To determine the effectiveness of low level laser therapy for treatment of cervical pain in patients with trigger point of upper trapezius muscle.
Design:
Single Blind , parallel , Randomized Controlled Trial
Settings and conduct:
This Randomized Controlled Trial ,Double Blind ,Parallel study will be conducted at University of Lahore Teaching Hospital
Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria:
Inclusion : Patients diagnosed with active upper trapezius trigger point.
•Both Male and female
•Age ranges from 18 to 55
Exclusion : Participants having contraindications for LASER e.g. Pregnancy, Tumors, Implants, Pacemaker,
•Past History of fracture of shoulder joint or cervical spine
•Whiplash injury
•Comorbid medical diagnosis e.g. osteoarthritis
•Psychiatric illness (e.g., schizophrenia or substance abuse)
•Irritable skin around the area of treatment
Intervention groups:
Patients of group-A will receive conventional physical therapy along with low level laser therapy ( LLLT with Omega Class IIIB Laser therapy unit with pen probe.)
While patients of group B, will receive conventional physical therapy only.
Main outcome variables:
Neck pain , Neck Range of Motion and Neck Disability Indexes