Publications by authors named "Aruba Saeed"
Background: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) occurs in >50% of diabetic patients and is a high risk-factor of balance problems and risk of falls. Impaired balance can lead to reduced function, which has a detrimental effect on patients' quality of life. Structured strength and balance training can result in sustained improvements in muscle strength, coordination, balance, functional status and quality of life.
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- This study aimed to assess how Biodex training affects lower limb performance, balance, pain levels, and proprioception in patients with knee osteoarthritis.
- Conducted in Pakistan, participants were divided into two groups: one received traditional exercises, while the other did Biodex training combined with traditional exercises.
- Results showed that those in the Biodex group had significant improvements in pain and stability, indicating it was more effective than the traditional exercise approach.
Objective: To determine the frequency of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and to assess postural ergonomic risk among tailors.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted from September 2017 to February 2018 in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, Pakistan and comprised tailors of both genders aged 25-60 years, working for more than 6 months and having small and medium enterprises. To calculate ergonomic risk of work posture, Quick Exposure Check was used and work-related musculoskeletal disorders were determined through body mapping chart.