Bhamini K Rao

• Manipal Academy of Higher Education

Thyroid problems and uterine fibroids (UFs) are common in women. Prior research has also documented the prevalence of thyroid abnormalities, particularly goiter and thyroid nodules, in women with UF. However, there is a lack of definitive baseline information regarding thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) in women with UF, especially in the Indian pop...

Background Preterm birth is a highly stressful experience for both parents and infants. Parental participation in care enhances developmental outcomes, fosters parent–infant interactions and builds parental confidence. However, low parental adherence has always been a challenge in the successful implementation of intervention programs both in the N...

Aim: To assess the effectiveness of family-centered care (FCC) interventions on motor and neurobehavior development of very preterm infants. Method: Randomized and quasi-randomized trials assessing the effect of FCC on motor and neurobehavioral outcomes in very preterm infants (28-32 wk gestation) were included. Five electronic databases and gre...

Purpose Investigate the effect of structured neonatal physical therapy program (SNP) on neurodevelopmental outcomes of moderate and late preterm (MLP) infants. Methods Sixty MLP infants were randomly allocated to usual care (UC) or SNP. A previous publication reported the effect of neonatal component of SNP at hospital discharge. This paper examin...

Rationale The exploration of the gut microbiome and related metabolites holds an exciting future in health science. The challenges associated with fecal sample testing are proper sample collection, sterile transportation, optimal transport conditions, and processing as all these factors could potentially change the microbiome composition, further e...

Children with Developmental Disabilities (DD) often face significant challenges in performing dressing task, fundamental activities of daily living. Inability to accomplish this task independently significantly impacts participation in social and recreational activities, affecting Quality of Life (QoL). Additionally, burden on caregivers increases...

To compare the effects of structured antenatal exercise protocol (SAEP) and physical activity counseling (PAC) interventions on glycemic control and perinatal outcome in gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). The study utilizes a parallel-design randomized controlled trial in a tertiary care center over a year. Pregnant women with GDM (IADPSG criteri...

Background Caring for a child with long-term functional limitations can have a negative impact on the physical and psychological well-being of the caregiver. Family-centered care (FCC) interventions have the potential to empower caregivers and contribute to their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the effect...

Foot mobility and strengthening treatment (FMST) is a routinely practiced management strategy in musculoskeletal rehabilitation to improve ankle and foot alignment and muscle function, which prevents joint deformities. The FMST may contribute to improvements in foot alignment and muscle function in children with cerebral palsy (CP). However, treatm...

Background : Caring for a child with long-term functional limitations can have a negative impact on the physical and psychological well-being of the caregiver. Family-centered care (FCC) interventions have the potential to empower caregivers and contribute to their well-being. This systematic review aimed to synthesize existing evidence on the effe...

Purpose: To examine whether a structured neonatal physical therapy program (SNP) improves neurobehavior and general movements in moderate to late preterm (MLP) infants. Methods: Sixty MLP infants participated in this clinical trial. After baseline assessment using the Neurobehavioral Assessment of Preterm Infant (NAPI) and Prechtl General Moveme...

Introduction: Primary dysmenorrhea is the pain of lower abdominal before and during the menstruation. Primary dysmenorrhea is more likely to affect girls during adolescence. Fortunately for many women, the problem eases as they mature, particularly after a pregnancy. Although it may be painful and sometimes debilitating for brief periods of time, i...

Introduction: Facilitation of child development is usually emphasized in the form of early intervention classes and practical demonstrations. However, non-adherence to home program for such interventions has been reported due to various reasons. Aim: To develop and validate an educational leaflet as a supplement guide for caregivers to promote b...

Context: The rehabilitation needs of the patients in neurological Intensive Care Units (ICUs) vary from that of a medical ICU patient. Early mobilization is known to improve the various neurological outcomes in patients admitted to neurological ICUs, although little is known about the practice pattern among physiotherapists. The mobilization pract...

Objective: To assess the feasibility of using short-term balance training with computer-based visual feedback (BTVF) and its effect on standing balance in children with bilateral spastic cerebral palsy (BSCP). Methods: Out of the fourteen children with BSCP (mean age = 10.31 years), seven children received four sessions of BTVF (two such session...

Purpose: To analyze and compare postural stability during static upright standing between children with cerebral palsy (CP) and age-matched peers with typical development (TD). Methods: Forty-five children with spastic CP (34 with diplegia and 11 with hemiplegia) and 45 children with TD aged 5 to 12 years were assessed using a posturography device....