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K. U., Dhanesh Kumar
- Effect of Mental Imagery Technique on Balance in Postmenopausal Women with Postural Disturbance:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors
1 Post Graduate Student, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, IN
2 Associate Professor, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, IN
3 Professor, and Principal, Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Nitte (Deemed to be University), Deralakatte, Mangalore, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 212-217Abstract
Background: Decreased blood estrogen after menopause causes decreased the sensitivity of higher centers because of impaired postural control in postmenopausal women which can increase the risk of fall.
Objective: To find the effect of mental imagery technique on balance in postmenopausal women with postural disturbance.
Method/Design: 32 PMW who met the inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Subjects were allocated in two groups of 16 each into an experimental and control group. Berg balance scale and Balance error scoring system were taken before the start of the intervention and at the end of four weeks. According to the allocated group, BT was given to Group A and BT + MI to Group B thrice a week for four weeks.
Results: There was a significant improvement in Group B in BESS, with p-value <0.01. Comparison between the group indicates the individuals treated with a combination of BT with MI technique significantly improved better than those individual treated with BT alone. Comparison of the mean difference of BBS score between the two groups A and B was not statistically significant.
Conclusion: On comparing the mean difference of BEES it can be concluded that MT along with conventional BT is beneficial for postmenopausal women with postural disturbance when compared to conventional balance training alone.
Keywords
Balance Exercise, Post-Menopause, Mental Imagery.
- Effect of Expiratory Training and Inspiratory Training with Lumbar Stabilization in Low Back Pain:A Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors
1 Post Graduate Student of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Derlakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, IN
2 Prof. of Nitte Institute of Physiotherapy, Derlakatte, Mangalore, Karnataka, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 236-241Abstract
Background: Low back is the leading cause of work absence and activity limitation. It is often associated with faulty posture. Postural muscles have role in both postural control and respiration. Thus it is important to address breathing in treatment of low back pain.
Objective: The concept of breathing in low back pain is rarely translated into clinical practice. Thus, the present study will attempt to explore the evidence related to breathing and low back pain. On comparing the effect of expiratory training and inspiratory training with lumbar stabilization, the study will enlighten us whether expiratory or inspiratory training is more beneficial.
Method: The study is an RCT which included 36 subjects of the age group 20-50 years, assigned into three groups: group A (inspiratory training with lumbar stabilization), group B (expiratory training with lumbar stabilization) and group C (lumbar stabilization exercise). The intervention was performed every day in a week for 3 weeks. The outcome measures, VAS, Oswestry disability index (ODI), and stabilizer pressure biofeedback were measured at baseline and 3 weeks after the intervention.
Results: On comparing the outcome measures pre and post, all the three groups demonstrated clinically significant results, while group A produced statistically significant result in improving pain measured on VAS.
Conclusion: The study provides an affirmation for the effect of breathing in low back pain. The effectiveness of the interventions can be translated into clinical practice for the treatment of chronic mechanical low back pain.