2015

Study of Physical Fitness Index Using Modified Harvard Step Test in Relation with Gender in Physiotherapy Students

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Study of Physical Fitness Index Using Modified Harvard Step Test in Relation with Gender in Physiotherapy Students Parmar, Dharmesh; Modh, Nikita Background& Objectives: The Physical Fitness index measures the physical fitness for Muscular work & the ability to recover from the work. The present study was undertaken to assess the physical fitness index using Modified Harvard Step Test in young adult in the age group of 17 to 24 years with varying degree of physical activities.Method:Cross sectional study was done on 105 physiotherapy students and Physical Fitness Index was measured using Modified Harvard step test. Data Analysis:Statastical analysis was done using discriptive analysis and Chi square test.Result:Statatistical analysis shows that physical fitness in physiotherapy students is not satisfactory. And there is significant difference in physical fitness index between boys & girls. Conclusion: Physical fitness of physiotherapy students in Ahmedabad Physiotherapy College is not satisfactory and Female are having better physical fitness.

Effect of Resistance Training on Aerobic Fitness in Healthy Young Individuals

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Effect of Resistance Training on Aerobic Fitness in Healthy Young Individuals Modh, Nikita; Parmar, Dharmesh Background:Cardiovascular fitness, which is health related physical fitness component, is the ability of the circulatory and respiratory system to supply oxygen during sustained physical activity. By use of various exercise protocols, VO2max and thereby aerobic fitness can be improved. Resistance training is currently recommended for its effects on maintenance of strength, muscle mass, aerobic capacity, and prevention or rehabilitation of musculoskeletal problems. Aim of Study:To monitor the effect of resistance training on the exercise capacity, measured by VO2max, in healthy young untrained individuals. Study Design,Sample Size and Sampling: A Comparative study, 20 subjects by convenient samplingmethod Methods: Baseline parameters of VO2max and RPP were taken for each subject. Subjects were randomly divided into two groups [Resistance group (RG) and Control group(CG)]. In RG, eight resistance exercises, divided into two parts, were given with 4 sets of 10RM, performing both parts on alternate days. Chest press, retractors, arm extension, quadriceps, abdominal curl-ups, elbow flexion and extension, lower abdominals were included. After training, again VO2max and RPP were taken. In CG, no exercise was given. Results: Statistical analysis was done using SPSS 16.0.Data were parametric hence un-paired t-test was used. There was statistically significant increase in the VO2max(p=0.001)and decrease in RPP (p=0.006) values in RG compared to CG, suggesting increased aerobic fitness. Conclusions:Resistance training lead to significant improvement in the VO2max and RPP, suggesting increased aerobic capacity of the sedentary individuals.

The Immediate Effect of Chest Mobilization Technique on Chest Expansion in Patients of COPD with Restrictive Impairment

Mon, 01 Jun 2015 00:00:00 GMT

The Immediate Effect of Chest Mobilization Technique on Chest Expansion in Patients of COPD with Restrictive Impairment Parmar, Dharmesh; Bhise, Anjali Background: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a primary lung disease but as it advances, there is restriction in chest wall mobility which decreases pulmonary functions and vital capacity of lung. So purpose of this study is to assess the immediate effect of Chest Mobilization (CM) on improving the Chest Expansion (CE). Objective Of Study: To improve Chest Expansion in patients of COPD with restrictive impairment by chest mobilization technique. Method: An Experimental study was conducted on 30 COPD patients having vital capacity <80%, to assess the pre and post differences in Modified Chest expansion by applying chest mobilization techniques - Rib rotation, Chest wall rotation, Lateral flexion of chest wall, Chest wall extensionandPectoralis major muscle stretching. Result: For within group analysis, comparison of data for Chest Expansion value were done using paired t test. And for between groups analysis, comparison of data for Chest Expansion value were done using unpaired t test. Statistical analysis showed that there was significant improvement in Chest Expansion after application of chest mobilization technique. Conclusion: It can be concluded from the present study that Chest Wall mobilization has significant effect on Chest expansion in COPD patients who are having restrictive impairment of chest wall in later stage of disease.

Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization versus Neural Mobilization in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy: A Comparative Study

Fri, 01 May 2015 00:00:00 GMT

Effectiveness of Mulligan Mobilization versus Neural Mobilization in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy: A Comparative Study Solanki, Mayur The goal of individualized program requires analysis of benefits of mulligan mobilization versus neural mobilization in the patients with Cervical Radiculopathy. Neural mobilizations include facilitation of nerve gliding, dispersion of noxious fluids, increase in neurovascularity and axoplasmicflow. Mulligan's mobilization-with-movement (MWM) involving application of accessory passive glide to the cervical vertebrae while patient simultaneously performs active movement. To achieve this purpose 50 patients, diagnosed with cervical radiculopathy recruited from Physiotherapy Department, Sainath Hospital, Ahmedabad were divided into two groups mulligan mobilization and neural mobilization. Outcomes were visual analogue scale (VAS) & Neck Disability Index (NDI). Neural mobilization produces greater comfort and better functional outcome as compared to mulligun mobilization analysed by application of Mann Whitney Test. (P<0. 0001).