Effects of an incentive spirometer versus a threshold inspiratory muscle trainer on lung functions in Parkinson's disease patients: a randomized trial.

Upper airway obstruction, reduced maximal expiratory and inspiratory flows, reduced lung volumes, abnormal ventilatory control, and diaphragmatic dyskinesias are reported in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) has been reported to be effective in improving respiratory functions; however, no studies have compared the effects of the incentive spirometer (IS) with the threshold inspiratory muscle trainer (TIMT) in patients with PD. The study aimed to compare the effects of IS and TIMT on maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP), 6-min walk distance (6-MWD), forced vital capacity (FVC), forced expiratory volume in 1 s (FEV1), and peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) in patients with stage 1-3 according to the Hoehn and Yahr scale.

Effects of myofascial release with tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of upper limb in patients with chronic stroke: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Impaired motor function and upper extremity spasticity are common concerns in patients after stroke. It is essential to plan therapeutic techniques to recover from the stroke. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of myofascial release with the tennis ball on spasticity and motor functions of the upper extremity in patients with chronic stroke.

Outcomes of Including Fracture Level in Short- Segment Fixation for Th oracolumbar Fracture Dislocation.

Study Design: This was a prospective study of 50 patients of thoracolumbar fracture dislocation treated at a single institution with short-segment fixation with the inclusion of fracture level.

Purpose: To assess the outcomes of including the fracture level in short-segment fixation for thoracolumbar fracture dislocation.

Overview Of Literature: Traditionally, thoracolumbar fracture dislocation is treated with long-segment posterior fixation.

Effect of Aerobic Exercise on Cancer-related Fatigue.

Background: Fatigue is the most common side effect of cancer treatment with chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy, selected biologic response modifiers. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of aerobic exercise on cancer-related fatigue in patients of the solid tumor after chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Methods: After screening for cancer-related fatigue, 34 patients fulfilled the inclusive criteria and were assigned into two groups ( = 17 recruited in the intervention group and = 17 in control group).

Qualitative Grading as a Tool in the Management of Multilevel Lumbar Spine Stenosis.

Study Design: This is a prospective study that was undertaken at a single centre and involved 80 consecutive patients diagnosed with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS).

Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of a qualitative grading system as seen on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as a tool in the management of multilevel LSS.

Overview Of Literature: LSS diagnosis is clinical but is usually radiologically supplemented.

Feasibility of endoscopic discectomy by inter laminar approach at a high volume tertiary public hospital in a developing country.

Background: Surgical treatment for lumbar disc herniation consists of discectomy performed either open or minimally invasive techniques. Endoscopic discectomy using the tubular retractor is been increasingly used as it gives advantage of smaller incision, less tissue injury and faster recovery. The aim of this study was to check its feasibility and learning curve at a tertiary public sector hospital with a large volume load (more than 50 spine surgeries per month) with treatment provided free of cost.

Cotton dust exposure: Analysis of pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms.

Background: Cotton industry workers are exposed to various hazards in the different departments of textile factories. The major health problems associated with cotton dust are respiratory problems, byssinosis, bronchitis and asthma.

Objective: To study the effect of cotton dust exposure on pulmonary function and respiratory symptoms.

Traumatic Cervical Spondyloptosis of the Subaxial Cervical Spine: A Case Series with a Literature Review and a New Classification.

Study Design: This is a retrospective study on patients with traumatic subaxial cervical spondyloptosis and includes a review of the available literature regarding the management of this injury.

Purpose: This study aimed to assess the biomechanics and varied clinical presentations of this rare but devastating injury.

Overview Of Literature: This is a case series of three patients and a review of the available literature on subaxial cervical spondyloptosis.

A case report of extramedullary haematopoeisis in lumbosacral region presenting as cauda equina syndrome.

Introduction: Extramedullary hematopoeisis (EMH) is defined as formation of blood cells outside the bone marrow. It occurs most commonly in the liver and spleen in patients having disorders that lead to chronic anaemia. EMH in spinal canal is a very rare site and cauda equina syndrome due to EMH has very few cases presented in literature.

A study on spirometry in petrol pump workers of Ahmedabad, India.

Background: Lung reactions to exposure to dust, gases, and fumes at work places have been studied in different populations. The emission level of pollutants that emit particulate matter less than 10 micrometers in size (PM 10) has been found very high in Ahmedabad. Hence, petrol pump workers in Ahmedabad are likely to get exposed to a high level of air pollution along with petrol and diesel vapors.