Cardiopulmonary Response in Post-COVID-19 Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study Comparing the Londrina Activities of Daily Living Protocol, 6-Minute Walk Test, and Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test.

This study addresses the imperative need for reliable assessment protocols in guiding rehabilitation interventions for individuals post-COVID-19, considering the enduring physiological effects of the virus. A cohort of 40 post-COVID-19 individuals underwent assessments using the Londrina ADL protocol, Glittre ADL test, and the 6-minute walk test (6MWT). Physiological parameters were recorded during and after each test, including heart rate, respiratory rate, and oxygen saturation.

Randomised controlled trial assessing the effects of 6-week telerehabilitation exercise programme on chronic non-specific neck pain: a study protocol.

Chronic non-specific neck pain is one of the most common musculoskeletal conditions affecting the work and lifestyle of those suffering from it. Physiotherapy interventions, such as strength training and stretching, have positively influenced neck pain. Patient adherence to home-based exercises is a growing concern that could be easily improved through telerehabilitation exercise programmes.

A survey on awareness of the disease and pulmonary rehabilitation in bronchial asthma patients in the United Arab Emirates.

Background: Asthma, a prevalent and severe chronic respiratory condition, can be significantly managed and controlled through informed awareness about the disease and pulmonary rehabilitation strategies, thereby enhancing patients' health-related quality of life.

Objective: To determine the knowledge and awareness of Bronchial asthma and pulmonary rehabilitation among asthma-diagnosed patients in the United Arab Emirates.

Methods: Utilizing a cross-sectional study design, 237 asthma patients, aged 18 and above, were recruited from the Royal NMC Hospital, Sharjah.

Validity and reliability of Squegg device in measuring isometric handgrip strength.

Objective: The quantitative measurement of handgrip strength is important in assessing and charting the progress of patients with neuromuscular diseases. The aim of this research was to determine the intra-rater and inter-rater reliability and the validity of the Squegg digital dynamometer.

Subjects And Methods: Twenty-one females and nine male participants with an age range between 18 and 40 years volunteered for the study.

Caregiver Perspectives on Physiotherapy Treatment for Paediatric Burns in the United Arab Emirates.

Background: Physiotherapy is an essential component of paediatric burn treatment. Children are admitted to the paediatric burn unit with their caregivers who play a vital role in supporting the child's post-burn physiotherapy management.

Objective: The objective of the study is to determine caregivers' attitudes on physiotherapy treatment for children with burns in the UAE.