Publications by authors named "Krishna Reddy Vajrala"

Article Synopsis
  • - The Foot Function Index (FFI) is a standardized tool assessing the effects of foot problems on daily activities, and a Hindi version (FFI-Hi) was developed to address the needs of the 571 million Hindi speakers worldwide facing foot issues.
  • - The study involved translating and adapting the FFI into Hindi, followed by testing its reliability and validity with 223 participants, primarily males with an average age of 47, most suffering from plantar fasciopathy.
  • - The results showed that the FFI-Hi has good internal consistency and excellent reproducibility, making it a reliable tool for clinical and research purposes in Hindi-speaking populations.
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Background: To ensure the validity and therapeutic utility of the Neck disability index (NDI) scale, translations, cultural adaptations and psychometric evidence is necessary. This study aimed to address the absence of a suitable and validated Hindi version of the NDI for the rural population. The specific objectives were to translate, adapt, and evaluate the psychometric properties of the newly developed Hindi version of the NDI.

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Background: Persistent neck pain is a prevalent musculoskeletal condition that affects the quality of life and functional abilities of individuals. Blood Flow Restriction Training (BFRT) is a novel therapeutic approach that involves restricting blood flow to exercising muscles to enhance strength and function. However, limited research has been conducted on the effects of BFRT on pressure pain threshold and hand function in adults with persistent neck pain.

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Background: Low back pain stands as a prevalent contributor to pain-related disability on a global scale. In addressing chronic low back pain (CLBP), there is a growing emphasis on incorporating psychological strategies into the management process. Among these, pain education interventions strive to reshape pain beliefs and mitigate the perceived threat of pain.

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Evolutionary psychology is the study of human psychological behavior. During childhood, men and women behave similarly; however, as a child approaches puberty, new physical and behavioral changes emerge. Behavioral psychology focuses on understanding the functioning and thought processes of the human mind.

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Classically, Qigong is a Chinese technique that has been practiced in China for the past 3,000 years for healing the inner self. Qigong, wherein "Qi" means body energy and "Gong" denotes cultivation, regulates the energy flow in the body. The Qigong technique comprises a package of deep breathing training, gentle and rhythmic movement, and muscle-strengthening exercises that heal the body to activate one's internal soul energy.

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Background: In 2020, 203 million people experienced neck pain, with a higher prevalence in women. By 2050, it is predicted that neck pain will affect 269 million people, representing a 32.5% increase.

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The advent of industrialization and outburst of urbanization significantly influences the lifestyle of people. Further, the incidence of noncommunicable diseases, such as chronic lung conditions, cancer, cardiovascular diseases (including conditions affecting the heart and blood vessels), diabetes, hypertension, and obesity, has increased. The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in India in 2016 was reported to be 54.

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Primary dysmenorrhea is characterized by recurring, crampy lower abdominal pain occurring during menstruation in the absence of pelvic pathology. It is the most common gynaecological complaint among adolescents. According to the literature, young females with primary dysmenorrhea experience stress, anxiety, lower-back pain, and depression.

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