Analysis of posture and balance impairments in individuals with chronic nonspecific neck pain-an observational study.

Background: Neck pain is one of the most burdensome chronic musculoskeletal problems globally. Impaired proprioception is associated with Chronic Nonspecific neck pain as the structures of the cervical spine are crucial for proprioception and balance. There is a paucity of literature examining objective measures of balance and postural sway in patients with Nonspecific neck pain.

Comparison of Yoga with exercise in ankylosing spondylitis on mobility and functional capacity.

Aim: To compare the effects of Yoga with traditional exercise on the mobility and functional capacity of individuals with ankylosing spondylitis (AS).

Methods: The participants of the study were recruited at the rheumatology department, adhering to the study's inclusion and exclusion criteria. Participants were randomized into two groups (Group A - Yoga, and Group B - exercise).

Effects of Scapular Interventions on Pain and Disability in Subjects with Neck Pain: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Background: Musculoskeletal neck pain is the fourth common cause of disability worldwide. Scapula dysfunction can subsequently lead to neck pain. Previous literature could not establish the effectiveness of scapular stabilization exercises on neck pain due to the different definitions used for exercise in different studies.

Effect of Scapula Focused Interventions on Pain and Disability in Neck Pain with Mobility Deficits- Protocol for a Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Neck pain with mobility deficits is a common non-specific disorder often observed in younger individuals. The abnormal position of the scapula has also been identified as a risk factor in individuals with neck pain and mobility deficits. Though literature exists regarding the effects of scapular strengthening exercises, there is a lack of studies that have examined the effects of scapular strengthening exercises in individuals with neck pain and mobility deficits.

Immediate Effect of Gluteus Medius Kinesio-Taping on Plantar Pressure Distribution and Balance Among Healthy Individuals.

Gluteus medius eccentrically regulates hip adduction and internal rotation in unilateral postures against gravity. Any weakness to Gluteus medius can lead to poor posture, impaired balance and altered plantar pressure. There is a scarcity of literature to find the immediate effect of gluteus medius kinesio-taping on plantar pressure distribution and balance among healthy individuals.

Effect of Functional Scapular Stabilization Training on Function and Pain in Frozen Shoulder Syndrome: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of functional scapular stabilization training compared with the standard physical therapy on function and pain in people with frozen shoulder syndrome (FSS).

Methods: In a single-blind randomized controlled trial, 86 people with FSS were randomly allocated into the intervention group (functional stabilization training [n = 43]) and control group (standard physical therapy [n = 43]) using block randomization for 12 weeks. The primary outcome measures were the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index and the numeric pain rating scale.

Effectiveness of fascial manipulation on pain and disability in musculoskeletal conditions. A systematic review.

Objective: To review the effectiveness of Stecco's fascial manipulation technique in patients with musculoskeletal pain.

Design: Systematic review of interventional studies.

Methods: A systematic search of literatures was performed in the electronic databases: PubMed, Cochrane, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Ovid from January 2005 to December 2019.

Influence of early mobilization program on pain, self-reported and performance based functional measures following total knee replacement.

Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is an optimal treatment for persons with severe knee joint pain and disability, who were unsuccessful with conservative management. Early mobilization can be defined as moving out of bed and/or walking quickly after the surgery for reducing the risks allied with bed rest. There is a paucity of studies on effects of early mobilization on a performance-based measure of timed up and go test (TUG), six-minute walk test (SMWT) and a self-reported disease-specific measure of a knee injury and Osteoarthritis outcome score (KOOS) following TKR.

Hip Abductor Strengthening Improves Physical Function Following Total Knee Replacement: One-Year Follow-Up of a Randomized Pilot Study.

Background: Total knee replacement (TKR) is the commonest surgical procedure for patients with severe pain and impaired physical function following end stage knee osteoarthritis. The hip abductors are well renowned in stabilization of the trunk and hip during walking, maintaining the lower limb position, and transferring the forces from the lower limbs to the pelvis.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of hip abductor strengthening exercise on functional outcome using performance based outcome measures following total knee replacement.

Study of Nurses' Knowledge about Palliative Care: A Quantitative Cross-sectional Survey.

Context: Studies have documented that nurses and other health care professionals are inadequately prepared to care for patients in palliative care. Several reasons have been identified including inadequacies in nursing education, absence of curriculum content related to pain management, and knowledge related to pain and palliative care.

Aims: The objective of this paper was to assess the knowledge about palliative care amongst nursing professionals using the palliative care knowledge test (PCKT).

Attitudes and Beliefs About Chronic Pain Among Nurses-Biomedical or Behavioral? A Cross-sectional Survey.

Context: Studies have documented that nurses and other health care professionals are inadequately prepared to care for patients in chronic pain. Several reasons have been identified including inadequacies in nursing education, absence of curriculum content related to pain management, and attitudes and beliefs related to chronic pain.

Aims: The objective of this paper was to assess the chronic pain-related attitudes and beliefs among nursing professionals in order to evaluate the biomedical and behavioral dimensions of their perceptions on pain.