Promoting health and quality of life of patients with osteoarthritis of knee joint through non-pharmacological treatment strategies: A randomized controlled trial.

Background And Objective: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic degenerative disorder which primarily affects the articular cartilage of synovial joints followed by bony remodeling and overgrowth at the margins of these joints. The consequences of OA are pain, joint stiffness, decreased muscle performance, and decreased aerobic capacity, which eventually affect the quality of life (QOL) and increased risk for disability. The objective of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of two nonpharmacological treatment regimens, that is, yoga and conventional physiotherapy, on QOL in patients suffering from OA of knee joint.

To compare the effects of aerobic exercise and yoga on Premenstrual syndrome.

Background: Eighty percent of women during their reproductive age experience some symptoms attributed to premenstrual phase of the menstrual cycle. Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is characterized by emotional, behavioral, and physical symptoms that occur during late luteal phase of menstrual cycle and are relieved after the onset of menstruation. Aerobic exercise and yoga are one of the ways to reduce these symptoms.

Assessment of knowledge, attitude, and behavior about the disease process and physiotherapy management in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: A qualitative study.

Background: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of progressive lung diseases; the most common are emphysema and chronic bronchitis. It is considered to be the major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide and is considered to be one of the leading causes of deaths in India, the main reason being misconception/misinterpretation of the disease and unawareness about the risk factors which hinder early diagnosis and its treatment effectively. Therefore, the present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior about the disease process and physiotherapy management in patients diagnosed with COPD.

The effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound in patients with oral submucosal fibrosis.

Context: Oral submucosal fibrosis (OSMF) is a chronic disease occurring due to a reduction in fibroelasticity of the oral mucosa leading to trismus and inability to open the mouth that mostly affects habitual betel quid chewers.

Aims: The present study aims to find the effectiveness of therapeutic ultrasound (US) in addition to conventional exercises in patients with OSMF.

Settings And Design: It was a randomized controlled trial, carried out at KM Patel Institute of Physiotherapy, Shree Krishna Hospital, Karamsad, Anand, India.

Establishing the reference value for "timed up-and-go" test in healthy adults of Gujarat, India.

Context: Timed up-and-go (TUG) test is a valid, reliable, and an objective test for quantifying functional mobility and assessing the fall risk in all age groups. The analysis of patient scores on TUG test is limited by lack of data, having a wide range of performance scores among people without disabilities.

Aim: The objective of the study was to provide the reference value for TUG test in healthy individuals of Gujarat, India.