Journal of Exercise Science & Physiotherapy

58-62

Authors: Sinku, S.K.

The purpose of the study was to examine the effects of health related physical fitness programmes that are covered in the academic programme of physical education department on the cardio respiratory functions of sedentary students. Fifteen sedentary male students studying in different colleges of the Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded, Maharashtra, India volunteered to be the subjects for the study. The mean age, height and weight of these students were 20.3+2.66 years, 172.33+5.99 cm. and 69.29+4.01kg respectively. Resting heart rate, vital capacity, breath holding capacity after expiration and inspiration and respiratory rate were recorded at the begging of 2009-2010 academic year in this study on all the subjects. The health related physical fitness programme was administered for twelve weeks, 5 days a week and for 120 minutes a day. Mean scores and standard division were take and paired t-test was applied. A significant effect on resting heart rate (t=4.44, p<0.05) respiratory rate (t=4.15, p=0<.05) and vital capacity (t=4.30, p=0<.05) was observed. However no significant effects on breath holding capacity after expiration (t=0.07) & breath holding capacity after inspiration (t=0.72) was observed. In the study it was found that twelve weeks of health related physical fitness programme resulted in a significant decrease in the resting heart rate and respiratory rate with significant increase in the vital capacity. According to the results it can be concluded that diet and health related physical fitness programme in physical education department is not only beneficial to increase the cardio respiratory functions and improve physical fitness of sedentary students but also improve the cardio respiratory functions of players of various sports disciplines and general people. The study provides a platform for further research in the field of physical education. Keywords: Health Related Physical Fitness Programme, Resting Heart Rate, Vital Capacity, Breath Holding Capacity

67-73

Authors: Kumar, S.; Kumar, A.; & Kaur, J.

Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident (CVA) is an acute neurologic injury in which the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted. It is reported that 1.2% of total deaths occur in India due to stroke. Stroke is the 3rd leading cause of death and the 2nd leading cause of disability. Common problems after stroke are impaired motor functions including balance and gait, sensory deficits, perceptual deficits, cognitive limitations, visual deficits, aphasia and depression. The ability to walk independently is a prerequisite for many daily activities. Many patients remain unable to walk or have difficulties with walking after stroke. A common clinical observation was that the stance phase on the affected side was considerably shorter than that of sound leg. Hemiplegics vary in their dependence on a walking aid and in amount of weight they transfer through the affected leg. The objective of the present study is to evaluate the effect of PNF techniques on the gait parameters and functional mobility in hemiplegic patients. Two group pre test- post test design. A sample of convenience of 30 subjects affected by cerebrovascular accident of ischemic injury took part in this study. They were divided into two groups i.e. an Experimental group and a Control group with 15 patients in each group. The subjects of this study were the residents of northern Haryana and the mean age of the patients was 59.30 years. Patients were assessed before commencement and after the completion of treatment sessions by a fixed battery of tests on Stride length, Gait Velocity, Cadence and Functional Mobility parameters with measuring tape, stop watch and Rivermead Mobility Index respectively. The results of this study demonstrated that the PNF technique has significant effect on gait parameters & functional mobility as compared to conventional therapy in patients with hemiplegia. The findings show that the walking speed has a significant effect on functional mobility in stroke patient. Keywords: CVA, Stroke, PNF, Stride length, Gait Velocity, Cadence and Functional Mobility

82-86

Authors: Bala, K., Gakhar, M. and Jagga V.

Objective: the study aimed to find out the effect of endurance exercises on trunk extensor muscles endurance and pain. Methods: Total 38 subjects of both genders ranging in age between 18 to 40 years suffering from subacute non specific low back pain were taken and equally divided into two groups, group A(control group) and group B (experimental group).The values of VAS and modified Biering Sorensen test were taken from each subject prior to the intervention. Then subjects of both groups received hot pack for 15 minutes and then group A received general mobility exercises including stretching and strengthening exercises of lumbar spine, and group B received 5 levels of endurance exercises for 5 times a week for consclutively 3 weeks. The values of VAS and modified Biering Sorensen test were again measured on 8th, 15th and 22nd day. Results: Comparison of baseline values of both groups showed a highly significant improvement in pain and endurance. Conclusion: Both trunk extensors endurance training and general mobility stretching strengthening exercises are equally effective in reducing pain and increasing endurance in patients with non-specific subacute low back pain. Key words: Endurance, low back ache, Biering Sorensen test, trunk extensors

93-104

Authors: Egwu, M.O.;, Mbada, C.E.; & Olowosejeje, D.

Normative values of spine range of motion (ROM) are essential for proper diagnosis of spinal impairments and in the monitoring of effect of treatment and patient‟s recovery. This study established gender and age normative data and the correlates of spinal flexibility in apparently healthy Nigerians adults. 502 volunteers whose ages ranged between 18 and 47 years participated in the study. Dual inclinometric technique was used to measure spinal flexibility in forward flexion, extension, right and left lateral flexion. Flexibility levels were defined using percentiles as poor (<25th), moderate (between 25th and 75th), good (between 75th and 95th), and very good (>95th) respectively. Data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics at 0.05 alpha level. The mean value for forward flexion, extension right and left lateral flexion for all participants was 43.3+12.7, 16.7+6.81, 17.3+6.25 and 17.0+5.65. Females exhibited significantly higher extension (17.4+6.34 vs. 16.1+7.14) and right lateral flexion (18.4+6.30 vs. 16.3+6.07) ROM than their male counterparts (p<0.05). Age and anthropometric parameters were significant correlates of spinal flexibility (p<0.05). In conclusion, this study established a set of reference values for lumbar spinal flexibility in healthy Nigerians. Increasing age was associated with decreased spinal flexibility. Key words: Spinal flexibility, dual inclinometer, normative data, Nigerians

109-112

Authors: Sinku, S.

The primary objective of the study is to find out the cardiovascular fitness level between rural and urban collegiate students and to determine the level of fitness level among rural and urban students. Eighty Rural and Eighty Urban collegiate sedentary students from various colleges of Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University Nanded, voluntary to participate in the health related physical fitness programmes. Exclusion criteria were the presence of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, injuries, heart disease or any other condition that would put the subjects at risk when performing the Health tests. The subjects were free of smoking, alcohol and caffeine consumption, antioxidant supplementation and drugs during the programmes. The age, height, weight, and cardiovascular fitness, of all subjects were measured in physical education department laboratory and Field. Cardiovascular fitness was assessed using 12 minute run test. Participants were ruined for 12minutes, and the total distance covered is recorded. Walking was allowed. BMI was calculated by Quetelet equation. The result reveals a statistically significant difference of body mass (t=3.45<, .05) between rural and urban collegiate students. However the result reveals a statistically significant difference of cardiovascular fitness (t=49.61, p<.05) was found between rural and urban collegiate students. The results of present study showed that cardiovascular fitness performance was better in rural students. Key words: cardiovascular fitness, Urban, Rural, Students

119-122

Authors: Goyal, M.; Kumar, Ashok; & Sethi, R.

The purpose of the study was to observe the effect of a cervical collar use and traditional physiotherapy treatments on functional disability and grip strength in cervical radiculopathy patients. A total of 30 patients (male =16; female=14) were selected as subjects and they were further divided into 2 groups. Each group comprising of 15 subjects (male=8; female=7).The results of the present study suggest that there was an improvement in the mean values of Numeric Pain Rating Scale, Grip Strength and Neck Disability Index scores after treatment in both groups. But it was found that an improvement was statistical significant more in an experimental group than non-experimental group. It was concluded that if the patients of cervical radiculopathy used cervical collar alongwith traditional physiotherapy treatment then there was early recovery from pain, grip strength, disability index in them. Keywords: Cervical radiculopathy, Functional disability, Grip strength, Pain