scholarly journals EFFICACY OF AABHADI CHURNA ALONG WITH PATHYA AAHARA AND VIHARA IN GRIDHRASI W.S.R. TO SCIATICA - A RESEARCH ARTICLE

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (11) ◽  
pp. 2723-2728
Author(s):  
Sarla Bandhe ◽  
Anita Sharma ◽  
Aruna Ojha ◽  
Sasmita Tripathy ◽  
Vibha Pali
Keyword(s):  
Treatment Method ◽  
T Test ◽  
Painful Condition ◽  
Therapy Effect ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Straight Leg Raising ◽  
Maximum Improvement ◽  
Group A ◽  
Improvement Method ◽  
Group B

Nowadays due to changing lifestyle, lack of physical activity and long sitting postures lead to a disease called Gridhrasi. Symptoms of Gridhrasi closely resemble the clinical features of Sciatica. Sciatica is a severely painful condition where the sciatic nerve of one or both legs is involved. This study was undertaken to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Aabhadi Churna along with Pathya Aahara and Vihara in Gridhrasi with special reference to Sciatica. The study was conducted on 60 patients who fulfilled the diagnostic and inclusive criteria of sciatica. The clinical assessment was based on subjective parameters (Ruka, Stambha, Toda, Spandana) and objective parameters (Straight leg raising test, standing time and walking time). The subjective and objective parameters before and after treatment were analyzed by using the student "t" test. The t-test results were highly significant for both the groups when the therapy effect was compared before and after the treatment. The inter-group comparison showed that the Group-B treatment method where 84% of patients showed moderate to maximum improvement method was better when compared to Group-A where this percentage was 67% only. Keywords: Gridhrasi, Sciatica, Pathya Aahara, Vihara, Aabhadi Churna.

scholarly journals AN EFFECT OF POSTURAL DRAINAGE ON MANAGEMENT OF PNEUMONIA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (12) ◽  
pp. 759-761
Author(s):  
Tahzeeb Fatima ◽  
◽  
Minhaj Tahir ◽  
Devendra Trivedi ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Physiotherapy Treatment ◽  
Postural Drainage ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Objective:To compare the patients with pneumonia with and without postural drainage and to measure the amount of sputum produced before and after physiotherapy treatment. Material and Method:This study was carried out at Lilamani Hospital, Kanpur. Total 7 patients was placed into two groups i.e. Group A and Group B. Group A included 4 patients, 3 females and 1 male with the age group is between 25-60. While Group B having 3 patients, 1 female and 2 males with the age group is between 26-62 years. Group A was received chest mobilization techniques, two times a day.While Group B received postural drainage in different positions with chest mobilisation twice a day. The amount of sputum before and after the physiotherapy techniques, the p-value was calculated for both groups by t-test and data was analysed through SPSS. Results: In this study, amount of sputum was significantly reduced in Group B as comparison to Group A. Conclusion: Postural drainage techniques with chest mobilisation are much effective. It also helps in reducing the amount of sputum in pneumonia patients.

Image-guided versus palpation-guided injections for the treatment of chronic lateral epicondylopathy: a randomized controlled clinical trial

2018 ◽  
Vol 50 (05) ◽  
pp. 348-352 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael-Alexander Malahias ◽  
Maria-Kyriaki Kaseta ◽  
Sotirios-Tsambikos Kazas ◽  
Panayiotis D Megaloikonomos ◽  
Andreas F Mavrogenis ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Statistical Difference ◽  
Lateral Epicondylitis ◽  
T Test ◽  
Controlled Clinical Trial ◽  
Ultrasound Guided ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

Abstract Background There have been several studies published comparing the ultrasound-guided with the “blind” infiltrations in the shoulder’s area. On the contrary, there is only very limited data regarding the necessity of ultrasound guidance in lateral epicondylitis. Materials and Methods A prospective, randomized, blinded at initial and follow-up evaluation, comparative clinical trial was conducted, involving 44 patients with a history of chronic persistent epicondylopathy. The patients were randomly divided into 2 groups of 22 people each. Group A patients underwent three ultrasound-guided betamethazone injections, while group B included those who underwent three “blind” injections, centered at the palpable point of maximum pain. The evaluation was done before and after (4 and 12 weeks) the injections using the Visual Analogue Scale for pain (VAS, 0–10) and the Roles & Maudsley score. Results There was not any significant statistical difference between the two groups as for mean VAS at 4 weeks (p = 0.150, t-test) and mean VAS at 12 weeks (p = 0.286, t-test). Furthermore, the final success rate, as measured by the Roles & Maudsley score, was slightly superior in group B (67 % of the patients with excellent or good results) when compared with group A (46 % of the patients), but without any statistical difference (p = 0.161, chi-square). Conclusion Our trial proved that an ultrasound-guided injection is not superior than a palpation-guided injection of corticosteroids in the treatment of lateral epicondylopathy.

scholarly journals Effectiveness between Salam Leaf Booking Water and Red Ginger Towards Reducing Acid Levels in Patients of Gout Arthritis

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 6-11
Author(s):  
Hartono ◽  
Chicilia Puspita Darmaningrum
Keyword(s):  
Uric Acid ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Test Analysis ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Red Ginger ◽  
Boiled Water

Background. The prevalence of Gout Arthritis in the world is 34.2%. Gout Arthritis is characterized by an increase in uric acid levels >7.2 mg/dl in men and >6 mg/dl in women. This disease can be treated pharmacologically and non-pharmacologically, one of which is bay leaf and red ginger. Research purposes. The purpose of this study was to determine the effectiveness of boiled water of bay leaves and red ginger on reducing uric acid levels in patients with gout arthritis. Methods. This research method is a pre-experimental static-group comparison design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. A sample of 60 respondents was divided into two groups of 30 respondents each, group A intervention boiled bay leaf water for 7 days, group B intervention boiled red ginger water for 7 days. Both groups were observed uric acid levels before and after the procedure using the GCU tool. Result: The results of the paired t-test analysis of group A p = 0.000 and group B p = 0.005 p value <0.05 which means there is a difference between before and after intervention A and intervention B were given. The results of the Independent t-test analysis showed that there was a difference in uric acid levels. after intervention A and intervention B with p = 0.004. The results showed that boiled water of bay leaves was more effective than boiled water of red ginger in reducing uric acid levels. Conclusion. Boiled water of bay leaves is more effective than boiled water of red ginger in reducing uric acid levels in gout arthritis patients

scholarly journals A COMPARATIVE STUDY BETWEEN PRANAYAMA AND BREATHING EXCERCISES

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. P. Quadri ◽  
P. Bairwa
Keyword(s):  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
Obese Women ◽  
Breathing Exercises ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Student’S T ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Mind

Yoga is an ancient system of self-development through which union occurring between the mind, body and spirit. Yoga is a science and is immensely useful for promoting total health, which may assist in achieving recommended levels of physical activity for some individuals. Type of sampling was simple random sampling, consist of 60 obese women. Group A consisted of 30 and Group B consisted of 30.  A written informed consent was taken from all the subjects. Purpose of the study and procedure were explained to the subjects. Subjects in the age group of 35 to 45 were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups. Group A (n=30) and Group B (n=30). All the values obtained before and after performing Pranayama, and breathing exercises were expressed as mean ± SD. The data were analyzed by SPSS 32.0 version one way ANOVA followed by student’s   t test   which    was used to compare pre and post training results. P values of less than 0.05 were accepted as significant difference between the compared values. Keywords: Yoga; Pranayama; Breathing Excercises; t test.

scholarly journals Chemotherapy and Cancer Related Fatigue: A Prospective Study in Rural Cancer Survivors of Malwa Region of Punjab

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 899-904
Author(s):  
Shveta Sharma ◽  
Saurabh Kumar ◽  
Ankush Sharma ◽  
Ashish Tehraik
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
T Test ◽  
Cancer Related Fatigue ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Group B ◽  
A Prospective Study

The objective of this no interventional, 7 months observational study was to analyze the prevalence of cancer-related fatigue (CRF) in cancer patient populations who were receiving chemotherapy and those who were not receiving chemotherapy. This was an observational study. Based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 60 subjects (24 male and 36 females) diagnosed with cancer enrolled for the study, which was further allotted into group A (n=30) which was receiving chemotherapy and group B (n=30) which was not receiving chemotherapy. The data collection was performed by administering the validated Fatigue symptoms Inventory (FSI) scale after obtaining the informed consent. The mean age of Group A and B is 49 years and Group B 51 years, respectively. The mean FSI score of the group receiving chemotherapy was 35.70±17.14, whereas the mean FSI score of a group not receiving chemotherapy was 19.50±16.05. An Independent t-test was applied and the independent t value came out to be 2.18.  An equal variance t-test reveals, statistically indicating a significant difference in FSI scores in groups receiving chemotherapy and not receiving chemotherapy (p=0.042).  From the results, we concluded that Cancer-related fatigue is highly prevalent in patients who are receiving chemotherapy than those who are not receiving chemotherapy. The underlying causes of CRF are poorly understood and further research is warranted in order to assess CRF before and after treatment and develop effective, patient-centred management strategies and to improve quality of life.

scholarly journals Jigsaw versus Conventional Method towards Children’s Attitude and Knowledge of Dental and Oral Health

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 69
Author(s):  
Likky Tiara Alphianti ◽  
Ariska Mei
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
Cooperative Learning ◽  
T Test ◽  
Learning Method ◽  
Learning Methods ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Method Group ◽  
Paired T Test

Introduction: The effort in improving dental and oral health could be taken by giving information about oral and dental health as early as possible. Jigsaw cooperative learning method and conventional learning method are two of several learning methods that commonly used in order to giving information about dental and oral health. Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine the comparison between both learning methods between, jigsaw cooperative and conventional, towards children’s attitude and knowledge of dental and oral health. Methods: This study was a quasi-experimental with non-randomized control group pre-test and post-test design. Sixty-eight students aged 10-11 from Muhammadiyah Suronatan Yogyakarta Elementary School was taken as the subjects and divided into 2 groups. Group A (n=36) was jigsaw cooperative learning method group and group B (n=32) was conventional learning method group. Each subject fulfilled two types questionnaire before and after giving lecture, such as attitude’s questionnaire and knowledge’s questionnaire of dental and oral health. Data were analyzed using paired t-test and independent t-test. Results: From the result of paired t-test, it showed that there were significant differences between before and after treatment in both groups at knowledge aspect (Group A: p=0.000 and group B: p=0.015) as well as attitude aspect (group A and B; p=0.000 respectively). Independent t-test showed there were significant differences between both groups in knowledge (p=0.003) and attitude (p=0.000). Conclusion: In this study, there were significant difference between jigsaw cooperative learning method and conventional learning method at knowledge and attitude aspects in children aged 10-11 years old. Children in group jigsaw cooperative learning method have higher score than children in group conventional learning method.

Study the Relationship Between Estrogen Hormone and Calcium in Normal Females Before and After Menopause in Baghdad / Iraq

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sameerah Mustafa ◽  
Asal Tawfeeq ◽  
Hadeel Hasan
Keyword(s):  
Oral Contraceptive ◽  
Healthy Controls ◽  
Serum Samples ◽  
Oral Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Contraceptive Pills ◽  
Menopausal Women ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Age Range

This study involved the collection of (90) samples of women serum which included (30) serum samples collected from women before menopause (reproductive women) in the age range of (22-43) years and were considered as (group A- control). While, (group B) included (30) serum samples collected from women using oral contraceptive pills between the ages of (22-43) years old. Whereas, another (30) serum samples were collected from women after menopause between the ages of (43-54) years and were considered as (group C). All of the collected serum samples were subjected to a number of serological and chemical tests for the measurement of (E2, HDL, LDL and Ca). Then, the obtained data were statistical analyzed and results showed a significant decrease (p˂ 0.05) in (E2 ,Ca and HDL) levels in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls. While, there were non-significant decrease (p> 0.05) in (E2, Ca and HDL) levels in women taking oral contraceptive when compared to the normal healthy controls. On the other hand, a significant increase (p˂ 0.05) was recorded in LDL level in menopausal women compared to that of the normal healthy controls whereas, no-significant increase (p˃ 0.05) in the LDL level in women taking oral contraceptives when compared to the control women.

COMPARISON OF EFFECTIVENESS OF MOBILIZATION AND SELF-EXERCISES IN ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS OF SHOULDER

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-41
Author(s):  
Muhammad Usman Khan ◽  
Ghazala Noor Nizami ◽  
Ali Farhad
Keyword(s):  
Pain Intensity ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
T Test ◽  
P Value ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

OBJECTIVE To compare the effectiveness of mobilization and self-exercises in the management of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder STUDY DESIGN Randomized Control Trial SAMPLE SELECTION 30 patients of adhesive capsulitis of shoulder from physiotherapy department of tertiary care hospitals of Karachi were selected through simple random sampling technique. PROCEDURE Treatment was continued for 5 days per week for the period of 3 weeks followed by assessment. Patients were randomly divided into two equal groups. Group A was treated with midrange mobilization while group B performed self-exercises. Both groups received TENS and hot pack prior to the exercises. Mean ± SD, frequencies and percentages were used for descriptive analysis. ROM via goniometry and pain intensity through VAS was analyzed by paired t-test within the groups and by independent t-test between the groups, using SPSS. P-value of less than 0.05 was considered significant. RESULTS 60% were females (n=18) and 40% were males (n=12) with mean age of 50.17±6.37 years. Significant improvement (p-value <0.05) in pain and shoulder ROM was observed among patients of Group A as compared to Group B. Pain intensity was decreased to 1.67 ± 0.62 in group A, whereas ROMs in these patients were also better than other group.

A Comparative Study of Amalaki Choorna along with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana in the Management of Shweta Pradara

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Renuka M. Tenahalli
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin C ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Pathological Condition ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Group A ◽  
Phosphorus Iron ◽  
Group B ◽  
Busy Schedule ◽  
Iron And Calcium

Shweta Pradara (Leucorrhoea) is the disease which is characterized by vaginal white discharge. Vaginal white discharge this symptom is present in both physiological and pathological condition, when it becomes pathological it disturbs routine life style of the woman. Most of the women in the early stage will not express the symptoms because of hesitation and their busy schedule. If it is not treated it may leads to chronic diseases like PID (Garbhashaya Shotha etc.) Charaka mentioned Amalaki Choorna along with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana. This treatment is used in Shweta Pradara shown positive results, hence a study was under taken to assess its clinical efficacy. 30 diagnosed patients of Shweta Pradara were randomly selected, allocated in three groups. Group A and Group B received Amalaki Choorna with Madhu and Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana respectively and Group C received Amalaki Choorna with Madhu followed by Vata Twak Kashaya Yoni Pichu Dharana for 15 days. The patients were assessed for the severity of the symptoms subjectively and objectively before and after the treatment and at the end of the follow up. Data from each group were statistically analyzed and were compared. No side effects were noted and it may be considered as an effective alternative medicine in Shweta Pradara (leucorrhea). Amalaki is rich in natural source of vitamin C and contains phosphorus, iron and calcium. Honey contains carbohydrate, vitamin C, phosphorus iron and calcium. All together these help to increase Hb% and immunity. Vata Twak Kashaya contains tannin which helps to maintain normal pH of the vagina.

scholarly journals Application and practice of a step-by-step method combined with case-based learning in Chinese otoendoscopy education

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Fanqin Wei ◽  
Qiyang Sun ◽  
Zili Qin ◽  
Huiwen Zhuang ◽  
Guangli Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Learning Experience ◽  
Step Method ◽  
Innovative Methods ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Case Based Learning ◽  
Group A ◽  
Clinical Thinking ◽  
Group B ◽  
Learning Interest ◽  
Case Based

Abstract Background Standardized training allows more physicians to master otoendoscopic surgery. However, the lecture-based learning (LBL) applied in otoendoscopy teaching may not be conducive to training students in clinical thinking and surgical ability. It is necessary to explore innovative methods for otoendoscopy teaching. This study aimed to determine the effect of a step-by-step (SBS) method combined with case-based learning (CBL) in otoendoscopy teaching. Methods Fifty-nine physicians who participated in otoendoscopy training were selected as the study subjects and randomly divided into two groups (A and B). Group A underwent training with the SBS & CBL method, while Group B underwent training with the LBL & CBL method. The effects of these two methods for otoendoscopy training were compared by evaluation of professional skills and questionnaires before and after the training. Results Proficiency in otoendoscopic anatomy and grades for both professional knowledge and otoendoscopic skills were significantly higher in Group A than in Group B(P < 0.05). In terms of learning interest, surgical ability, acting capacity during surgery, reducing surgical complications, and satisfaction with learning experience, all responses from Group A were better than those from Group B(P < 0.05). Conclusions The SBS & CBL method may help to improve ability in otoendoscopic surgery and clinical thinking and appears suitable for endoscopy teaching.

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