Efficacy of combined exercise training during different menstrual phases in young students with primary dysmenorrhoea.

Objectives: The objective of the study was to compare the effectiveness of combined exercise training during different menstrual phases on pain, quality of life and menstrual symptoms.

Methods: A total of 72 participants for the study were randomly assigned into three groups: Group 1 (N = 24), Group 2 (N = 24) and Group 3 (N = 24) which had undergone combined exercise training during the follicular, luteal and bleeding phases of their menstrual cycle, respectively. The treatment programme included combined exercise training involving deep breathing exercises, Kegel exercises, core strengthening exercises and stretching exercises.

A systematic review and meta-analysis on the efficacy of physiotherapy intervention in management of lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc.

Objective: The objective of this meta-analysis and systematic review is to analyze the efficacy of physiotherapy interventions in management of lumbar prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD).

Method: Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were searched in PubMed and Cochrane Library using related keywords and advanced option, from commencement to January 2019. Quality of researches was assessed by PEDro scoring.

Home-based isometric handgrip training on RBP in hypertensive adults-Partial preliminary findings from RCT.

Objective: The aim of this study is to confirm whether 8 weeks of home-based isometric handgrip (IHG) training would reduce resting blood pressure (RBP) in an adult Indian population.

Methodology: Hypertensive patients (Stage 1 [previously prehypertension] and Stage 2 [previously Stage 1 hypertension]) aged 30-45 years, male and female, were included.

Intervention: Two groups were included (active control group and IHG training group at 30% of maximal voluntary isometric contraction).

Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training on Blood Pressure in Indians: Systematic Review.

Introduction. High blood pressure (BP) is one of the most important modifiable risk factors for cardiovascular diseases, which accounts for one in every eight deaths worldwide. It has been predicted that, by 2020, there would be 111% increase in cardiovascular deaths in India.