Kavitha Vishal

Manipal Academy of Higher Education | MAHE · Department of Physiotherapy

Background: Impairments in postural sway have been identified in people with mechanical neck pain. The influence of cervical spine range of motion (ROM) on postural sway is unclear in mechanical neck pain (MNP). Objective: This study investigated the relationship between cervical spine range of motion (ROM) and postural sway in MNP. Methods: The ce...

A typical job posting on any job-hunting portal like Linkedin, Naukri, Indeed, etc., will receive many resumes. Screening a resume manually is a tedious process involving huge costs. Screening resumes also consumes a lot of time for the hiring managers. Sometimes, because of the massive numbers, a few qualified resumes don't get noticed, leading to...

Objective The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the integrated neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) of the upper trapezius (UT) on shoulder muscle activity in chronic shoulder pain. Methods Twenty-two patients (mean age 42.5 ± 16.07) with chronic unilateral shoulder pain with UT myofascial trigger points (MTrPs) (n = 27)...

Background Numerous studies have established bilateral changes that underpin a reorganization of the central nervous system in individuals with unilateral tendinopathy. The evidence for sensory and motor profiles of the contralateral limb and neuroplastic (cortical) changes have not been specifically reviewed for rotator cuff related shoulder pain...

BACKGROUND: Work ability is the physical and psychological capacity of workers to meet the demands of a job; it declines with age, and the effect is multiplied in a sedentary job. Early detection of workers at risk would help to improve their functional capacity and work efficiency. OBJECTIVE: To identify factors and develop a prediction model for...

Study aim : To compare the performance of deep cervical flexors (DCF) among computer users (CU) and non-users using the craniocervical flexion test (CCFT). Material and methods : Eighty nine computer users and 100 non-users were recruited for evaluation of their craniocervical muscle performance. The activation score and performance index were asse...

Background: Work ability is the physical and psychological capacity of workers to meet the demands of a job; it declines with age, and the effect is multiplied in a sedentary job. Early detection of workers at risk would help to improve their functional capacity and work efficiency. Objective: To identify factors and develop a prediction model f...

SUMMARY Background. Recovery of strength, range of motion and function are considered major determinants of success following rotator cuff repair. The strength of the distal limb measured as handgrip strength is a simple predictor of proximal muscle function. Moreover, grip strength is used to prognosticate outcomes in several conditions. This stud...

A PEDro synthesis of the following paper indexed on the PEDro database: “Al Attar WSA, Soomro N, Sinclair PJ, et al. Effect of injury prevention programs that include the Nordic hamstring exercise on hamstring injury rates in soccer players: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports Med 2017;47:907-16.” Non-peer reviewed post: http://blogs.b...

Background: Unhealthy lifestyle practices and physical inactivity may lead to overweight, obesity, and other noncommunicable diseases. For an undergraduate medical student, the 1st year is a dynamic transitional period of development and growth. An educational intervention if planned at this crucial stage may help to improve the health status of th...

Objective To compare the effects of the application of therapeutic heat and cold on the mechanical response of the median nerve neurodynamic testing. Design Single-blinded randomized crossover trial. Methodology 56 asymptomatic university students (mean age = 21.82 ± 1.64 years) of either gender with a limited elbow extension range of motion duri...

It is well established that a healthy lifestyle helps in preventing diseases and promotion of well-being. Unhealthy lifestyle behaviors particularly poor dietary practices, physical inactivity, stress and smoking are major risk factors for conditions like overweight, obesity and non-communicable diseases. In spite of these chronic complications rel...

Objective This study evaluated the correlation between the active knee extension test and the back-saver sit and reach test among healthy schoolchildren aged 9–13 years in India. Method Five hundred and two healthy schoolchildren aged between 9–13 years were recruited from selected schools in India, and their hamstring flexibility for the right an...

Objective: To evaluate and compare physical activity and physical fitness among urban school children and their rural counterparts. Methods: This cross sectional study included children aged between 9 and 13 y in eight middle schools; 4 urban and 4 rural. Data on health related fitness parameters was obtained by using the procedures described in...

Background/objectives: Interaction between various disciplines of medicine within a health care team is becoming recognised more and more as an effective method of improving the delivery of health care services. Members of the health care team need to understand and respect each other's professional abilities, in order to achieve interdisciplinary...

Background. The objective of this case study is to explain the influence of the altered lower limb kinematics in subject with non-specific low back pain using simple video analysis and to emphasise the relationship between the altered lower limb kinematics and low back pain. Low back pain management is one of the most challenging tasks encountered...