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Research paper thumbnail of Nano-Nutraceuticals and Oxidative Stress

CRC Press eBooks, Sep 28, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency of Kinesiophobia in Pregnancy Related Low Back Pain

The Rehabilitation Journal

Background: For a small but significant group, pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain may become pers... more Background: For a small but significant group, pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain may become persistent. While multiple factors may lead to post-partum disabilities’ such as kinesiphobia sleep disturbance, body perception or mindfulness. Objective: To explore the frequency of kinesiophobia in pregnancy related low back pain. Methodology: The Cross sectional study was conducted on n=97 pregnant women in 3rd trimester presenting to gynaecology outpatient department of Ghurki Trust and Teaching hospital from August 2016 to January 2017 were included in the study through non probability convenient sampling technique. All women were experiencing low back pain in their third trimester of pregnancy. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to determine pain whereas; the kinesiophobia was assessed by using Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK). The mean ± standard deviation, frequency and percentages were used for description of result. SPSS Ver. 20 was used for data analysis. Results: The me...

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Sectional Survey of Stress Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Teachers, in Lahore

Journal of Medical Sciences, Apr 21, 2020

Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy... more Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers and also to identify the age and gender specific patterns of stress in the target population. Material and Methods: Data was collected from different Physical Therapy institutes of Lahore, Pakistan. The study period was from February 2016 to August 2016. The results were calculated from 61 participants as per response rate of teachers. The study time period was seven months. The age range was 22 to 50 years including 20 male and 41 female teachers. Stress questionnaire of NUT (National Union of Teachers) was used for this study with demographic data. The qualitative variables were demonstrated through frequency tables and graphs where needed. Results: The results showed that out of 61 respondents who were willing to participate in this study 78.7% (n=48) had moderate level of stress at their job, while 21.3% (n=13) had low level of stress at their university/college. Conclusion: A large number of Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers have moderate level of stress. With the increasing age the stress related to teaching increased and there was no strong correlation between the gender and stress.

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Mulligan Traction Leg Raise vs. Slump Stretching on Pain and Passive Leg Raise in Lumbar Radiculopathy

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of physiotherapy on polycystic ovarian syndrome and lack of research

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Madam, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders, w... more Madam, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders, with a prevalence of 5–20% in women of reproductive age.(1) A recently conducted study reported that participants having PCOS diagnosed by a physician had a higher prevalence of overweight/obese women than those that self-diagnosed with PCOS.(2) Hence PCOS is the most common condition in our community and to understand it’s characteristics and how to deal with it regarding treatment is very important. While knowing about its pathological cause, chromosomal studies of patients with PCOS have shown no consistent abnormality. It is characterized by hyperandrogenemia, chronic anovulation, and polycystic ovary morphology. So, in old days it was assumed that PCOS should be treated endocrinologically. While, a more recent report concluded that hirsute PCOS women seem to have different dietary habits and reduced physical activity than controls.(3) There are many researches on dietary habits and...

Research paper thumbnail of Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cellular Microbiology

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint di... more Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, and its prevalence frequency in Pakistan is 1.6 per thousand people. Different cytokines and receptors were involved in the triggering of RA, including interleukin-6 (ILR-6), major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen human leukocyte (HLA-DR) receptor, and CD20. Several studies illustrated RA as an inherent immune response and triggered due to the “shared epitope.” Therefore, the involvement of all these receptors (IL-6, HLA-DR, and CD20) leads to the neurological, ocular, respiratory, cardiac, skin, and hematological manifestations that have been considered a potential therapeutic target for drug design. Various herbal, natural, and synthetic source inhibitors of interleukin-6 (IL-6), human leukocyte (HLA-DR), and CD20 were studied and reported previously. Repo...

Research paper thumbnail of Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cellular Microbiology

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint di... more Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, and its prevalence frequency in Pakistan is 1.6 per thousand people. Different cytokines and receptors were involved in the triggering of RA, including interleukin-6 (ILR-6), major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen human leukocyte (HLA-DR) receptor, and CD20. Several studies illustrated RA as an inherent immune response and triggered due to the “shared epitope.” Therefore, the involvement of all these receptors (IL-6, HLA-DR, and CD20) leads to the neurological, ocular, respiratory, cardiac, skin, and hematological manifestations that have been considered a potential therapeutic target for drug design. Various herbal, natural, and synthetic source inhibitors of interleukin-6 (IL-6), human leukocyte (HLA-DR), and CD20 were studied and reported previously. Repo...

Research paper thumbnail of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physical Therapist Living in Pakistan

Pakistan journal of rehabilitation, Jan 3, 2022

BACKGROUND AND AIM One of the serious health issues amongst physical therapists (PTs) is "Work-re... more BACKGROUND AND AIM One of the serious health issues amongst physical therapists (PTs) is "Work-related musculoskeletal disorders". WMSDs are correlated to physiotherapist's gender, age group, specialization, and work activities. Depending upon the tasks performed by the PT, different body parts are affected. The irony is that physiotherapists develop musculoskeletal disorders when they are helping their patients.The main aim of this study was to find out the musculoskeletal disorders that are work-related in physical therapists. METHODOLOGY A cross sectional survey was conducted in Lahore and D.G. Khan for those working in hospitals or private clinics to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists. For data collection, the questionnaire which was used was standard Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. The sample size was calculated to be 132. Both male and female physiotherapists were included those who have minimum experience of 4 months, working in hospitals or in private clinics. RESULTS Within 12 months, absolute recognized area affected by WRMSDs was upper limb than lower limb as well as in the recent 7 days the ratio was same. The order of pain during last 12 months was Neck > Low back > upper back. The order of pain during last 7 days Low back> neck> shoulder. CONCLUSION From this study, it was concluded that Physiotherapists working in clinics have a large number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders especially neck region and low back are the most affected regions while the minimally affected one is the elbow.

Research paper thumbnail of Explorando Atividade Gamificada Na Aprendizagem De Divisao De Numeros Decimais Direcionado Aos Estudantes De 5O Ano Do Ensino Fundamental I

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Apr 14, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Formation of Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts (AGEs) on Insulin Receptors in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Fifa 11+ Program on Speed, Agility, Power and Quality of Life Among Cricket Players

Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 2022

Background: The FIFA 11+ program is established protocol in the training of football players. Spe... more Background: The FIFA 11+ program is established protocol in the training of football players. Speed agility and power are also the crucial component of cricket performance. FIFA 11+ program may be the choice of training among cricketers. Objective: To determine the effects of FIFA 11+ program on speed, agility, power and quality of life among cricket players. Methods: A single blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted on n= 50 cricket players were recruited through non-probability convenient sampling technique from Pakistan sports board and coaching centre Lahore. The inclusion criteria were cricketers having age between 14 to 35 years and those never participated in FIFA 11+ program was enrolled in study. The participants were randomly allocated to two groups receiving six (6) sessions of Injury prevention program FIFA 11+ (Group A) and conventional stretching (Group B) respectively. The outcome measures were 30m sprint test for speed, T-drill test for agility, 5 jumps test...

Research paper thumbnail of Association of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality with Academic Performance Among DPT Students

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 2022

AIM AND OBJECTIVES It was to determine association of physical activity and sleep quality with ac... more AIM AND OBJECTIVES It was to determine association of physical activity and sleep quality with academic performance among Doctor of Physical Therapy students. METHODOLOGY It was a cross sectional survey done among 230 DPT students of Riphah College of Rehabilitation, Lahore. The study was completed in 4 months. Both male and female having age range between 17 to 22 were included. Those doing their internship or part time job were excluded. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was for assessing sleep quality, while physical activity was measured by Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Chi square test was used to analyze association, while frequency tables, mean with standard deviation was used for descriptive statistics. RESULTS The results showed mean score and standard deviation 338.03+257.642 and 310.68+213.621 for high achievers and low achievers respectively, without any significant difference and correlation (p value 0.431 and 0.039). The results regarding PSQI were 11.185+6.359 a...

Research paper thumbnail of Acromioclavicular Joint Pain among Secondary School Students in Lahore, Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Sectional Survey of Stress Among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Teachers in Lahore

Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy... more Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers and also to identify the age and gender specific patterns of stress in the target population. Material and Methods: Data was collected from different Physical Therapy institutes of Lahore, Pakistan. The study period was from February 2016 to August 2016. The results were calculated from 61 participants as per response rate of teachers. The study time period was seven months. The age range was 22 to 50 years including 20 male and 41 female teachers. Stress questionnaire of NUT (National Union of Teachers) was used for this study with demographic data. The qualitative variables were demonstrated through frequency tables and graphs where needed. Results: The results showed that out of 61 respondents who were willing to participate in this study 78.7% (n=48) had moderate level of stress at their job, while 21.3% (n=13) had low level of stress at their university/college. Conclusion...

Research paper thumbnail of Nano-Nutraceuticals and Oxidative Stress

CRC Press eBooks, Sep 28, 2022

Research paper thumbnail of Frequency of Kinesiophobia in Pregnancy Related Low Back Pain

The Rehabilitation Journal

Background: For a small but significant group, pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain may become pers... more Background: For a small but significant group, pregnancy-related lumbopelvic pain may become persistent. While multiple factors may lead to post-partum disabilities’ such as kinesiphobia sleep disturbance, body perception or mindfulness. Objective: To explore the frequency of kinesiophobia in pregnancy related low back pain. Methodology: The Cross sectional study was conducted on n=97 pregnant women in 3rd trimester presenting to gynaecology outpatient department of Ghurki Trust and Teaching hospital from August 2016 to January 2017 were included in the study through non probability convenient sampling technique. All women were experiencing low back pain in their third trimester of pregnancy. Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) was used to determine pain whereas; the kinesiophobia was assessed by using Tampa scale of kinesiophobia (TSK). The mean ± standard deviation, frequency and percentages were used for description of result. SPSS Ver. 20 was used for data analysis. Results: The me...

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Sectional Survey of Stress Among Doctor of Physical Therapy Teachers, in Lahore

Journal of Medical Sciences, Apr 21, 2020

Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy... more Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers and also to identify the age and gender specific patterns of stress in the target population. Material and Methods: Data was collected from different Physical Therapy institutes of Lahore, Pakistan. The study period was from February 2016 to August 2016. The results were calculated from 61 participants as per response rate of teachers. The study time period was seven months. The age range was 22 to 50 years including 20 male and 41 female teachers. Stress questionnaire of NUT (National Union of Teachers) was used for this study with demographic data. The qualitative variables were demonstrated through frequency tables and graphs where needed. Results: The results showed that out of 61 respondents who were willing to participate in this study 78.7% (n=48) had moderate level of stress at their job, while 21.3% (n=13) had low level of stress at their university/college. Conclusion: A large number of Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers have moderate level of stress. With the increasing age the stress related to teaching increased and there was no strong correlation between the gender and stress.

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Mulligan Traction Leg Raise vs. Slump Stretching on Pain and Passive Leg Raise in Lumbar Radiculopathy

Annals of Medical and Health Sciences Research, 2021

Research paper thumbnail of Effect of physiotherapy on polycystic ovarian syndrome and lack of research

Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association

Madam, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders, w... more Madam, Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common female endocrine disorders, with a prevalence of 5–20% in women of reproductive age.(1) A recently conducted study reported that participants having PCOS diagnosed by a physician had a higher prevalence of overweight/obese women than those that self-diagnosed with PCOS.(2) Hence PCOS is the most common condition in our community and to understand it’s characteristics and how to deal with it regarding treatment is very important. While knowing about its pathological cause, chromosomal studies of patients with PCOS have shown no consistent abnormality. It is characterized by hyperandrogenemia, chronic anovulation, and polycystic ovary morphology. So, in old days it was assumed that PCOS should be treated endocrinologically. While, a more recent report concluded that hirsute PCOS women seem to have different dietary habits and reduced physical activity than controls.(3) There are many researches on dietary habits and...

Research paper thumbnail of Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cellular Microbiology

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint di... more Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, and its prevalence frequency in Pakistan is 1.6 per thousand people. Different cytokines and receptors were involved in the triggering of RA, including interleukin-6 (ILR-6), major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen human leukocyte (HLA-DR) receptor, and CD20. Several studies illustrated RA as an inherent immune response and triggered due to the “shared epitope.” Therefore, the involvement of all these receptors (IL-6, HLA-DR, and CD20) leads to the neurological, ocular, respiratory, cardiac, skin, and hematological manifestations that have been considered a potential therapeutic target for drug design. Various herbal, natural, and synthetic source inhibitors of interleukin-6 (IL-6), human leukocyte (HLA-DR), and CD20 were studied and reported previously. Repo...

Research paper thumbnail of Molecular Modeling Guided Drug Designing for the Therapeutic Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Cellular Microbiology

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint di... more Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a systemic inflammatory disorder that can cause destructive joint disease, significant disability, and increased mortality. RA is the most frequent of all chronic inflammatory joint diseases, and its prevalence frequency in Pakistan is 1.6 per thousand people. Different cytokines and receptors were involved in the triggering of RA, including interleukin-6 (ILR-6), major histocompatibility complex (MHC) antigen human leukocyte (HLA-DR) receptor, and CD20. Several studies illustrated RA as an inherent immune response and triggered due to the “shared epitope.” Therefore, the involvement of all these receptors (IL-6, HLA-DR, and CD20) leads to the neurological, ocular, respiratory, cardiac, skin, and hematological manifestations that have been considered a potential therapeutic target for drug design. Various herbal, natural, and synthetic source inhibitors of interleukin-6 (IL-6), human leukocyte (HLA-DR), and CD20 were studied and reported previously. Repo...

Research paper thumbnail of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physical Therapist Living in Pakistan

Pakistan journal of rehabilitation, Jan 3, 2022

BACKGROUND AND AIM One of the serious health issues amongst physical therapists (PTs) is "Work-re... more BACKGROUND AND AIM One of the serious health issues amongst physical therapists (PTs) is "Work-related musculoskeletal disorders". WMSDs are correlated to physiotherapist's gender, age group, specialization, and work activities. Depending upon the tasks performed by the PT, different body parts are affected. The irony is that physiotherapists develop musculoskeletal disorders when they are helping their patients.The main aim of this study was to find out the musculoskeletal disorders that are work-related in physical therapists. METHODOLOGY A cross sectional survey was conducted in Lahore and D.G. Khan for those working in hospitals or private clinics to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders in physiotherapists. For data collection, the questionnaire which was used was standard Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire. The sample size was calculated to be 132. Both male and female physiotherapists were included those who have minimum experience of 4 months, working in hospitals or in private clinics. RESULTS Within 12 months, absolute recognized area affected by WRMSDs was upper limb than lower limb as well as in the recent 7 days the ratio was same. The order of pain during last 12 months was Neck > Low back > upper back. The order of pain during last 7 days Low back> neck> shoulder. CONCLUSION From this study, it was concluded that Physiotherapists working in clinics have a large number of work-related musculoskeletal disorders especially neck region and low back are the most affected regions while the minimally affected one is the elbow.

Research paper thumbnail of Explorando Atividade Gamificada Na Aprendizagem De Divisao De Numeros Decimais Direcionado Aos Estudantes De 5O Ano Do Ensino Fundamental I

Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná, Apr 14, 2020

Research paper thumbnail of Formation of Advanced Glycosylation Endproducts (AGEs) on Insulin Receptors in 3T3-L1 Adipocytes

Research paper thumbnail of Effects of Fifa 11+ Program on Speed, Agility, Power and Quality of Life Among Cricket Players

Pakistan Journal of Social Research, 2022

Background: The FIFA 11+ program is established protocol in the training of football players. Spe... more Background: The FIFA 11+ program is established protocol in the training of football players. Speed agility and power are also the crucial component of cricket performance. FIFA 11+ program may be the choice of training among cricketers. Objective: To determine the effects of FIFA 11+ program on speed, agility, power and quality of life among cricket players. Methods: A single blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted on n= 50 cricket players were recruited through non-probability convenient sampling technique from Pakistan sports board and coaching centre Lahore. The inclusion criteria were cricketers having age between 14 to 35 years and those never participated in FIFA 11+ program was enrolled in study. The participants were randomly allocated to two groups receiving six (6) sessions of Injury prevention program FIFA 11+ (Group A) and conventional stretching (Group B) respectively. The outcome measures were 30m sprint test for speed, T-drill test for agility, 5 jumps test...

Research paper thumbnail of Association of Physical Activity and Sleep Quality with Academic Performance Among DPT Students

Pakistan Journal of Rehabilitation, 2022

AIM AND OBJECTIVES It was to determine association of physical activity and sleep quality with ac... more AIM AND OBJECTIVES It was to determine association of physical activity and sleep quality with academic performance among Doctor of Physical Therapy students. METHODOLOGY It was a cross sectional survey done among 230 DPT students of Riphah College of Rehabilitation, Lahore. The study was completed in 4 months. Both male and female having age range between 17 to 22 were included. Those doing their internship or part time job were excluded. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index was for assessing sleep quality, while physical activity was measured by Global Physical Activity Questionnaire. Chi square test was used to analyze association, while frequency tables, mean with standard deviation was used for descriptive statistics. RESULTS The results showed mean score and standard deviation 338.03+257.642 and 310.68+213.621 for high achievers and low achievers respectively, without any significant difference and correlation (p value 0.431 and 0.039). The results regarding PSQI were 11.185+6.359 a...

Research paper thumbnail of Acromioclavicular Joint Pain among Secondary School Students in Lahore, Pakistan

Research paper thumbnail of Cross Sectional Survey of Stress Among Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Teachers in Lahore

Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy... more Objective: To determine the level of stress among the academic side in Doctor of Physical Therapy teachers and also to identify the age and gender specific patterns of stress in the target population. Material and Methods: Data was collected from different Physical Therapy institutes of Lahore, Pakistan. The study period was from February 2016 to August 2016. The results were calculated from 61 participants as per response rate of teachers. The study time period was seven months. The age range was 22 to 50 years including 20 male and 41 female teachers. Stress questionnaire of NUT (National Union of Teachers) was used for this study with demographic data. The qualitative variables were demonstrated through frequency tables and graphs where needed. Results: The results showed that out of 61 respondents who were willing to participate in this study 78.7% (n=48) had moderate level of stress at their job, while 21.3% (n=13) had low level of stress at their university/college. Conclusion...