Background: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition which affects the way brain processe... more Background: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition which affects the way brain processes sensory information. It impacts social and classroom performance. Special educators may be important stakeholder in identification and management of SPD's. Methods: An online KAP questionnaire was designed to understand awareness of SPD's in special educators. The face and content validation was done by 5 subject experts. 108 special educators participated in this study. Results: Only 35% of the special educators were aware of SPD's through curriculum for special education. Many were unsure of the presentation of SPD's. 54% agreed that SPD's may affect academic performance. 42% were unaware that sensory integration therapy is practiced by neurophysiotherapists. 88% agreed communication between therapists and special educators will lead to better outcomes. Conclusions: Most of the special educators had a basic idea of SPD's but lacked detailed knowledge. They perceived that a child's behavior and performance may be influenced by the environment. There is need for an integrated approach for treatment of SPD's.
Journal of excercise science and physiotherapy, Apr 1, 2016
Aim: To study the effect of MWM on acromiohumeral distance, pain and disability in patients with ... more Aim: To study the effect of MWM on acromiohumeral distance, pain and disability in patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Method: Fifteen subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome were selected. Participants were treated with MWM posterolateral glide for shoulder for 6 sessions. The main outcome measures include dultrasonographic measurement of the acromiohumeral distance, VAS, SPADI and DASH scale. Results: There were extremely significant changes seen in the acromiohumeral distance in patients with impingement pre and post MWM treatment with p value of <0.0001. Pain and disability also showed extremely significant changes with a p value of <0.0001. Conclusion: The study concludes that MWM is effective in increasing the acromiohumeral distance and in reducing pain and disability in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome.
International journal of life science and pharma research, Jul 12, 2022
Scapular stability, grip strength, and fine motor skills are found to be the important variables ... more Scapular stability, grip strength, and fine motor skills are found to be the important variables to achieve the highest performance in precision tasks. Archery being one of the precision games, understanding these variables in archers is crucial as they can influence shooting performance. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to compare the fine motor skill, hand grip strength and scapular stability in elite and novice recurve archers.50 Novice and 50 Elite recurve archers in the age group of 15-25 years were recruited. Scapular stability was assessed by Scapular dyskinesis test, hand grip strength by baseline hydraulic hand dynamometer for both upper limbs (bow arm and draw arm) & fine motor skill was assessed by Purdue pegboard. The results were analysed using SPSS software, version 16.00. Independent T-test and Mann Whitney U test were performed for between-group comparisons. Elite archers [draw arm (27.02±7.08), bow arm (26.16±7.31) CI-95%] showed statistically significant greater hand grip strength [draw arm (p=0.039), bow arm (p=0.008)] than novice archers [draw arm (23.92 ±7.73), bow arm (22.04 ± 7.86) CI-95%]. In assembly tasks for fine motor skill, elite archers [(34.44 ±3.92) CI-95%] showed significantly better coordination (p=0.011) than novice archers [(31.78±6.14) CI-95%]. For scapular stability, elite archers showed significant scapular dyskinesia on the draw arm (p=0.005) and bow arm (p=0.012)] than novice archers. Elite recurve archers had significantly better hand grip strength and fine motor skill than novice recurve archers. However, 52% subtle and 18% obvious scapular dyskinesia was observed in elite archers than novice archers who showed 38% subtle and 8% obvious scapular dyskinesis. The results of the study indicate that elite archers had statistically significant hand grip strength for both arms, fine motor skills, and a greater presence of obvious and subtle scapular dyskinesis than novice archers.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the occupational musculo-skeletal pro... more Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the occupational musculo-skeletal problems in dentists and to investigate the related risk factors. Biomechanical risk exposures measures are available as is various activity limitations. Activity limitation is specific for various cumulative trauma syndromes found in dental occupation. Hence, this study aims at correlating these two parameters. Study population involves private and institutionalized dentists. So study aims to do a comparison in between the groups also. Materials and Methods: 250 dentists working in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai were included in the study. Their mean ages were 30.15 5.70 years. The musculo-skeletal system problems, activity, limitations, pain levels, working posture are some of the factors investigated. Results: The biomechanical exposure analyzed (rapid upper limb assessment, occupational repetitive action) showed strong association with various cumulative trauma disorders assessed by (neck disability index, disabilities of arm, shoulder, hand, and carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire). Conclusion: Musculo-skeletal problems existed due to the occupational working conditions and these problems caused activity limitation with varying degrees. Occupational risk factors in dentists make dentists conscious about this issue and also preventive rehabilitation programs have to be planned.
We would like to thank Dr Chang and colleagues for their interest in our paper and their comments... more We would like to thank Dr Chang and colleagues for their interest in our paper and their comments on our systematic review and meta-analysis. In their letter to the editor, Dr Chang notes potential concerns regarding the inclusion criteria and analytic methods of the systematic review. We agree that the article does not focus on the work done by physical therapists alone; hence, we chose a broad yet specific title suitable to the eligibility criteria. As there are a limited number of studies performed by rehabilitation specialists and a radiologist, addition of keywords like ‘rehabilitation’ ‘biofeedback’ or ‘physical therapists’ for a matter of fact would have narrowed our inclusion criteria. We included all studies conducted by ‘non-physician rehabilitation providers’ including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation therapists. A scoping review by Roll published in 2015 is on similar lines, highlighting the clinical utility of this useful tool by non-radiologists [1]. Nevertheless, we did not completely exclude the work of radiologists. Note that 3 of the 16 studies included in our review were performed with a radiologist (Dabholkar [2], Harput [3], Chowdhury [4]). The objective was to present the scope or extent to which this tool is used in rehabilitation or intervention rather than only for diagnosis; hence, we did not include studies performed by radiologists alone. There has been a significant contribution from radiologists in diagnosing nerve entrapment, rotator cuff tendon injuries, and many other conditions, as mentioned by you, but their primary focus is on the diagnostic domain rather than rehabilitative along with exercise. Diagnosis of a condition is a key factor in enabling patient recovery, but what is the way ahead? How can the same tool be used and has been used to date from a rehabilitative perspective was our major concern? Hence, we also included studies on rotator cuff injuries (Cadogan [5], Dabholkar [2], Yang [6]), provided they satisfied our eligibility criteria. As it is correctly said, “If we cannot change our circumstances, we need to change our perspectives,” and that is precisely why we chose to include studies from a rehabilitation background as well as any work leading to rehabilitation methodology helps us progress in the same direction. The purpose of this study was to probe the rehabilitative aspect rather than the diagnostic perspective, which has been evaluated and re-evaluated to a greater extent already. The title was intentionally framed to focus on musculoskeletal studies, to narrow down the systematic review to achieve a narrower and a more stable base to work on the targeted meta-analysis (in case one comes out of it). Therefore, we thematically analysed the homogeneity amongst the 16 RCTs. Out of which, six studies reflected a common theme of evaluating contraction ratios. These studies were further categorised based on the population. To sum it up, the two meta-analyses described in the PRISMA flowchart are testing the same variables (i.e. TrA CR and IOEO CR) but in different populations (asymptomatic and low back pain). The aim of arriving at analysing these quantifiable variables was to synthesise values for thickness of transversus abdominis (TrA) and internal + external oblique (IOEO) combined thickness. The so-called ‘cut-off value’ provides This reply refers to the comment available online at https:// doi. org/ 10. 1007/ s1039602101125-y.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2014
Background and Purpose: Running is not an activity without risk, and one of the likely consequenc... more Background and Purpose: Running is not an activity without risk, and one of the likely consequences of the popularity of running is that the absolute number of injuries in this population is also increasing.It was established a 100 years ago that biological tissue adapts to the level of stress placed upon it. Repeated applied stresses that are below the tensile limit of a structure lead to positive remodeling if sufficient time is provided between stress applications, whereas inadequate time between-stress applications ultimately results in an overuse injury. Most reported injuries related to recreational running are overuse or gradual onset injuries. Thus the aim of our survey is to investigate musculoskeletal problems in recreational runners. Objectives: • Percentage of subjects experiencing pain due to running. • Most common site of pain. • Percentage of recreational runners experiencing muscle soreness following the run. • Percentage of recreational runners taking precautionary measures while running. • Determine the percentage of recreational runners wearing specific running shoes. • Most commonly used surface for running. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methodology: 50 recreational runners were interviewed using a validated questionnaire. The results obtained were analyzed using simple percentage. Results: 88% of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee (27%) was the most commonly reported site of pain. 72% of the subjects experienced muscle soreness following the run. 60% of the subjects took care of hydration while running. 78% of the subjects wore specific running shoes. Concrete surface (80%) was the most commonly used surface for running. Conclusion: Majority of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee was the most common site of pain.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2013
Background & Purpose: Lateral epicondylitis has been associated with adverse neural tension i... more Background & Purpose: Lateral epicondylitis has been associated with adverse neural tension in radial nerve. Research also implicates the affection of radial head in this condition. Exercise program advocates claim that it is the most effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis. Thus comparison between Exercises alone and Neural tissue mobilisation along with Radial head mobilisation seems to give an insight into its different treatment strategy. Methodology: Total 40 subject with lateral epicondylitis were recruited. They were divided in 2 groups. 20 in Experimental Group and 20 in Control Group. In Experimental group, NDS + Radial Head Mobilisation + Exercise programme was given and in Control group only Exercise programme was given to the patient. The outcome measures were Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Free Grip Strength (GS), Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) and Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire (PRTEE) were assessed Pre and Post treatment. Duration of treatment was 4 days/ week for 4 weeks. Results: Experimental group, have shown that Mulligan's MWM to Radial head and Neural tissue mobilisation have found to achieve favourable outcome as compared to exercise group and even Exercise group, have been shown to have significant effects. Conclusion: Neural tissue mobilization along with radial head mobilization was found to have a favourable outcome as compared to exercise programme.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2014
Background and Purpose: Research suggests that many patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have h... more Background and Purpose: Research suggests that many patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have hip impairments. A study demonstrated that subjects with knee OA had favourable outcome following a single intervention of hip mobilizations. With a Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) various components are combined to determine the diagnosis, prognosis, or likely response to treatment of that individual. Thus the purpose of this study is to compare the short term response between Maitland mobilization and Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement (MWM) of hip in osteoarthritis of knee patients identified as per Clinical Prediction Rule.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2012
Background: Although differences between paper-and-pencil questionnaires and accelerometers have ... more Background: Although differences between paper-and-pencil questionnaires and accelerometers have been reported for overall physical activity and time spent in moderate and vigorous activity, few studies have looked at domain-specific behavior. This study compared estimates of domain-specific physical (in)activity obtained with the Flemish physical activity computerized questionnaire (FPACQ) with those obtained from a combination of the SenseWear Armband and an electronic diary. Furthermore, it was investigated whether the correspondence between the two methods varied with gender and age. Methods: Data were obtained from 442 Flemish adults (41.4±9.8 years). Physical activity was questioned with the FPACQ and measured for seven consecutive days using the SenseWear Armband together with an electronic activity diary (SWD). Analogous variables were calculated from the FPACQ and SWD. Mean differences and associations between FPACQ and SWD outcomes were examined with paired t-tests and Pearson correlations. The Bland-Altman method was used to assess the level of agreement between the two methods. Main effects and interaction of gender and age groups (20-34; 35-49; 50-64 years) on differences between FPACQ and SWD outcomes were analyzed using two-way ANOVAs. Results: All parameters of the FPACQ were significantly correlated with SWD assessments (r = 0.21 to 0.65). Reported activity was significantly different from SWD-obtained values for all parameters, except screen time. Physical activity level, total energy expenditure and time spent in vigorous activities were significantly higher (+0.14 MET, +25.09 METhoursÁweek-1 and +1.66 hoursÁweek-1 , respectively), and moderate activities and sedentary behavior significantly lower (-5.20 and-25.01 hoursÁweek-1 , respectively) with the FPACQ compared to SWD. Time and energy expenditure of job activities and active transport were significantly higher, while household chores, motorized transport, eating and sleeping were significantly lower with the FPACQ. Time spent in sports was lower (-0.54 hoursÁweek-1), but energy expenditure higher (+4.18 METhoursÁweek-1) with the FPACQ. The correspondence between methods varied with gender and age, but results differed according to the intensity and domain of activity.
Journal of Education Technology in Health Sciences, 2022
This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative... more This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research, 2016
The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. All in-text references underlined in b... more The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. All in-text references underlined in blue are added to the original document and are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
Background: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition which affects the way brain processe... more Background: Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition which affects the way brain processes sensory information. It impacts social and classroom performance. Special educators may be important stakeholder in identification and management of SPD's. Methods: An online KAP questionnaire was designed to understand awareness of SPD's in special educators. The face and content validation was done by 5 subject experts. 108 special educators participated in this study. Results: Only 35% of the special educators were aware of SPD's through curriculum for special education. Many were unsure of the presentation of SPD's. 54% agreed that SPD's may affect academic performance. 42% were unaware that sensory integration therapy is practiced by neurophysiotherapists. 88% agreed communication between therapists and special educators will lead to better outcomes. Conclusions: Most of the special educators had a basic idea of SPD's but lacked detailed knowledge. They perceived that a child's behavior and performance may be influenced by the environment. There is need for an integrated approach for treatment of SPD's.
Journal of excercise science and physiotherapy, Apr 1, 2016
Aim: To study the effect of MWM on acromiohumeral distance, pain and disability in patients with ... more Aim: To study the effect of MWM on acromiohumeral distance, pain and disability in patients with Shoulder Impingement Syndrome. Method: Fifteen subjects with shoulder impingement syndrome were selected. Participants were treated with MWM posterolateral glide for shoulder for 6 sessions. The main outcome measures include dultrasonographic measurement of the acromiohumeral distance, VAS, SPADI and DASH scale. Results: There were extremely significant changes seen in the acromiohumeral distance in patients with impingement pre and post MWM treatment with p value of <0.0001. Pain and disability also showed extremely significant changes with a p value of <0.0001. Conclusion: The study concludes that MWM is effective in increasing the acromiohumeral distance and in reducing pain and disability in patients with shoulder impingement syndrome.
International journal of life science and pharma research, Jul 12, 2022
Scapular stability, grip strength, and fine motor skills are found to be the important variables ... more Scapular stability, grip strength, and fine motor skills are found to be the important variables to achieve the highest performance in precision tasks. Archery being one of the precision games, understanding these variables in archers is crucial as they can influence shooting performance. Therefore, the purpose of the present study was to compare the fine motor skill, hand grip strength and scapular stability in elite and novice recurve archers.50 Novice and 50 Elite recurve archers in the age group of 15-25 years were recruited. Scapular stability was assessed by Scapular dyskinesis test, hand grip strength by baseline hydraulic hand dynamometer for both upper limbs (bow arm and draw arm) & fine motor skill was assessed by Purdue pegboard. The results were analysed using SPSS software, version 16.00. Independent T-test and Mann Whitney U test were performed for between-group comparisons. Elite archers [draw arm (27.02±7.08), bow arm (26.16±7.31) CI-95%] showed statistically significant greater hand grip strength [draw arm (p=0.039), bow arm (p=0.008)] than novice archers [draw arm (23.92 ±7.73), bow arm (22.04 ± 7.86) CI-95%]. In assembly tasks for fine motor skill, elite archers [(34.44 ±3.92) CI-95%] showed significantly better coordination (p=0.011) than novice archers [(31.78±6.14) CI-95%]. For scapular stability, elite archers showed significant scapular dyskinesia on the draw arm (p=0.005) and bow arm (p=0.012)] than novice archers. Elite recurve archers had significantly better hand grip strength and fine motor skill than novice recurve archers. However, 52% subtle and 18% obvious scapular dyskinesia was observed in elite archers than novice archers who showed 38% subtle and 8% obvious scapular dyskinesis. The results of the study indicate that elite archers had statistically significant hand grip strength for both arms, fine motor skills, and a greater presence of obvious and subtle scapular dyskinesis than novice archers.
Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the occupational musculo-skeletal pro... more Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to determine the occupational musculo-skeletal problems in dentists and to investigate the related risk factors. Biomechanical risk exposures measures are available as is various activity limitations. Activity limitation is specific for various cumulative trauma syndromes found in dental occupation. Hence, this study aims at correlating these two parameters. Study population involves private and institutionalized dentists. So study aims to do a comparison in between the groups also. Materials and Methods: 250 dentists working in Navi Mumbai and Mumbai were included in the study. Their mean ages were 30.15 5.70 years. The musculo-skeletal system problems, activity, limitations, pain levels, working posture are some of the factors investigated. Results: The biomechanical exposure analyzed (rapid upper limb assessment, occupational repetitive action) showed strong association with various cumulative trauma disorders assessed by (neck disability index, disabilities of arm, shoulder, hand, and carpal tunnel syndrome questionnaire). Conclusion: Musculo-skeletal problems existed due to the occupational working conditions and these problems caused activity limitation with varying degrees. Occupational risk factors in dentists make dentists conscious about this issue and also preventive rehabilitation programs have to be planned.
We would like to thank Dr Chang and colleagues for their interest in our paper and their comments... more We would like to thank Dr Chang and colleagues for their interest in our paper and their comments on our systematic review and meta-analysis. In their letter to the editor, Dr Chang notes potential concerns regarding the inclusion criteria and analytic methods of the systematic review. We agree that the article does not focus on the work done by physical therapists alone; hence, we chose a broad yet specific title suitable to the eligibility criteria. As there are a limited number of studies performed by rehabilitation specialists and a radiologist, addition of keywords like ‘rehabilitation’ ‘biofeedback’ or ‘physical therapists’ for a matter of fact would have narrowed our inclusion criteria. We included all studies conducted by ‘non-physician rehabilitation providers’ including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, and rehabilitation therapists. A scoping review by Roll published in 2015 is on similar lines, highlighting the clinical utility of this useful tool by non-radiologists [1]. Nevertheless, we did not completely exclude the work of radiologists. Note that 3 of the 16 studies included in our review were performed with a radiologist (Dabholkar [2], Harput [3], Chowdhury [4]). The objective was to present the scope or extent to which this tool is used in rehabilitation or intervention rather than only for diagnosis; hence, we did not include studies performed by radiologists alone. There has been a significant contribution from radiologists in diagnosing nerve entrapment, rotator cuff tendon injuries, and many other conditions, as mentioned by you, but their primary focus is on the diagnostic domain rather than rehabilitative along with exercise. Diagnosis of a condition is a key factor in enabling patient recovery, but what is the way ahead? How can the same tool be used and has been used to date from a rehabilitative perspective was our major concern? Hence, we also included studies on rotator cuff injuries (Cadogan [5], Dabholkar [2], Yang [6]), provided they satisfied our eligibility criteria. As it is correctly said, “If we cannot change our circumstances, we need to change our perspectives,” and that is precisely why we chose to include studies from a rehabilitation background as well as any work leading to rehabilitation methodology helps us progress in the same direction. The purpose of this study was to probe the rehabilitative aspect rather than the diagnostic perspective, which has been evaluated and re-evaluated to a greater extent already. The title was intentionally framed to focus on musculoskeletal studies, to narrow down the systematic review to achieve a narrower and a more stable base to work on the targeted meta-analysis (in case one comes out of it). Therefore, we thematically analysed the homogeneity amongst the 16 RCTs. Out of which, six studies reflected a common theme of evaluating contraction ratios. These studies were further categorised based on the population. To sum it up, the two meta-analyses described in the PRISMA flowchart are testing the same variables (i.e. TrA CR and IOEO CR) but in different populations (asymptomatic and low back pain). The aim of arriving at analysing these quantifiable variables was to synthesise values for thickness of transversus abdominis (TrA) and internal + external oblique (IOEO) combined thickness. The so-called ‘cut-off value’ provides This reply refers to the comment available online at https:// doi. org/ 10. 1007/ s1039602101125-y.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2014
Background and Purpose: Running is not an activity without risk, and one of the likely consequenc... more Background and Purpose: Running is not an activity without risk, and one of the likely consequences of the popularity of running is that the absolute number of injuries in this population is also increasing.It was established a 100 years ago that biological tissue adapts to the level of stress placed upon it. Repeated applied stresses that are below the tensile limit of a structure lead to positive remodeling if sufficient time is provided between stress applications, whereas inadequate time between-stress applications ultimately results in an overuse injury. Most reported injuries related to recreational running are overuse or gradual onset injuries. Thus the aim of our survey is to investigate musculoskeletal problems in recreational runners. Objectives: • Percentage of subjects experiencing pain due to running. • Most common site of pain. • Percentage of recreational runners experiencing muscle soreness following the run. • Percentage of recreational runners taking precautionary measures while running. • Determine the percentage of recreational runners wearing specific running shoes. • Most commonly used surface for running. Study Design: Cross-sectional survey. Methodology: 50 recreational runners were interviewed using a validated questionnaire. The results obtained were analyzed using simple percentage. Results: 88% of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee (27%) was the most commonly reported site of pain. 72% of the subjects experienced muscle soreness following the run. 60% of the subjects took care of hydration while running. 78% of the subjects wore specific running shoes. Concrete surface (80%) was the most commonly used surface for running. Conclusion: Majority of the subjects experienced pain due to running. The knee was the most common site of pain.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2013
Background & Purpose: Lateral epicondylitis has been associated with adverse neural tension i... more Background & Purpose: Lateral epicondylitis has been associated with adverse neural tension in radial nerve. Research also implicates the affection of radial head in this condition. Exercise program advocates claim that it is the most effective treatment for lateral epicondylitis. Thus comparison between Exercises alone and Neural tissue mobilisation along with Radial head mobilisation seems to give an insight into its different treatment strategy. Methodology: Total 40 subject with lateral epicondylitis were recruited. They were divided in 2 groups. 20 in Experimental Group and 20 in Control Group. In Experimental group, NDS + Radial Head Mobilisation + Exercise programme was given and in Control group only Exercise programme was given to the patient. The outcome measures were Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), Pain Free Grip Strength (GS), Pain Pressure Threshold (PPT) and Patient Rated Tennis Elbow Evaluation Questionnaire (PRTEE) were assessed Pre and Post treatment. Duration of treatment was 4 days/ week for 4 weeks. Results: Experimental group, have shown that Mulligan's MWM to Radial head and Neural tissue mobilisation have found to achieve favourable outcome as compared to exercise group and even Exercise group, have been shown to have significant effects. Conclusion: Neural tissue mobilization along with radial head mobilization was found to have a favourable outcome as compared to exercise programme.
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 2014
Background and Purpose: Research suggests that many patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have h... more Background and Purpose: Research suggests that many patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA) have hip impairments. A study demonstrated that subjects with knee OA had favourable outcome following a single intervention of hip mobilizations. With a Clinical Prediction Rule (CPR) various components are combined to determine the diagnosis, prognosis, or likely response to treatment of that individual. Thus the purpose of this study is to compare the short term response between Maitland mobilization and Mulligan's Mobilization with Movement (MWM) of hip in osteoarthritis of knee patients identified as per Clinical Prediction Rule.
International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2012
Background: Although differences between paper-and-pencil questionnaires and accelerometers have ... more Background: Although differences between paper-and-pencil questionnaires and accelerometers have been reported for overall physical activity and time spent in moderate and vigorous activity, few studies have looked at domain-specific behavior. This study compared estimates of domain-specific physical (in)activity obtained with the Flemish physical activity computerized questionnaire (FPACQ) with those obtained from a combination of the SenseWear Armband and an electronic diary. Furthermore, it was investigated whether the correspondence between the two methods varied with gender and age. Methods: Data were obtained from 442 Flemish adults (41.4±9.8 years). Physical activity was questioned with the FPACQ and measured for seven consecutive days using the SenseWear Armband together with an electronic activity diary (SWD). Analogous variables were calculated from the FPACQ and SWD. Mean differences and associations between FPACQ and SWD outcomes were examined with paired t-tests and Pearson correlations. The Bland-Altman method was used to assess the level of agreement between the two methods. Main effects and interaction of gender and age groups (20-34; 35-49; 50-64 years) on differences between FPACQ and SWD outcomes were analyzed using two-way ANOVAs. Results: All parameters of the FPACQ were significantly correlated with SWD assessments (r = 0.21 to 0.65). Reported activity was significantly different from SWD-obtained values for all parameters, except screen time. Physical activity level, total energy expenditure and time spent in vigorous activities were significantly higher (+0.14 MET, +25.09 METhoursÁweek-1 and +1.66 hoursÁweek-1 , respectively), and moderate activities and sedentary behavior significantly lower (-5.20 and-25.01 hoursÁweek-1 , respectively) with the FPACQ compared to SWD. Time and energy expenditure of job activities and active transport were significantly higher, while household chores, motorized transport, eating and sleeping were significantly lower with the FPACQ. Time spent in sports was lower (-0.54 hoursÁweek-1), but energy expenditure higher (+4.18 METhoursÁweek-1) with the FPACQ. The correspondence between methods varied with gender and age, but results differed according to the intensity and domain of activity.
Journal of Education Technology in Health Sciences, 2022
This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative... more This is an Open Access (OA) journal, and articles are distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 License, which allows others to remix, tweak, and build upon the work non-commercially, as long as appropriate credit is given and the new creations are licensed under the identical terms.
International Journal of Therapies and Rehabilitation Research, 2016
The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. All in-text references underlined in b... more The user has requested enhancement of the downloaded file. All in-text references underlined in blue are added to the original document and are linked to publications on ResearchGate, letting you access and read them immediately.
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