The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences

Issues in Quality of Education in Pakistan

2023-10-30T05:29:02+05:00

The quality of education and educational institutes’ working environment is a very important element of the educational system in any country that can be indirectly associated with employability, faculty retention, and quality of delivery methods. These issues should be addressed at individual and organisational levels to maintain a quality of education that can compete with other countries. There should be increased funding to overcome these barriers that restrict students’ learning and professional training.

Effects of Multimodal High-intensity Interval Training on Speed, Agility and Performance Level among Cricket Players

2024-10-25T12:32:27+05:00

Background: Multimodal high-intensity interval training emerges as a popular training method that combines aerobic and resistance training throughout a single exercise session for improving the lower body exercise capacity in professional cricket players. Objective: To determine the effects of this multimodal training on speed, agility and performance levels among cricket players. Methodology: The Pakistan Sports Board, Pakistan Cricket Board, and many cricket academies in Lahore conducted this randomized controlled experiment. Two groups of subjects were selected at random; one group underwent multimodal high-intensity interval training, while the other group received traditional training in six weeks. Before and during the intervention, the athletes’ subjective performance scale, agility t-test, and speed test results were evaluated. A summary of the group measures taken throughout time was displayed using frequency tables, pie charts, and bar charts. A paired sample t-test was used for the speed test score and agility t-test score. The Wilcoxon test was used for subjective sports performance satisfaction. An independent t-test was performed to compare the groups' analyses of speed test scores and agility test scores. Mann-Whitney U test was used for group analyses of subjective sports performance satisfaction. Results: Improvement in subjective sports performance satisfaction scale (p=.000), agility t-test (p=.000), and speed test (p=.000) was observed in multimodal training. Improvement in subjective sports performance satisfaction scale (p=.000), agility t-test (p=.000), and speed test (p=.000) were observed in conventional training. Multimodal training significantly improved outcome measures in comparison to conventional HIIT i.e. improved subjective sports performance satisfaction scale (p=.014), agility t-test (p=.013), and speed test (p=.015). Conclusion: The study concluded that the multimodal high-intensity interval training group was found more effective in improving subjective Sports Performance Satisfaction scale, agility t-test, and speed test than conventional HIIT in cricket players.

Effects of Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises on Quality of Life among Lecturers of Faisalabad

2024-11-14T23:01:35+05:00

Background: University female lecturers ignore their health because of workplace stress and burden, then doing household chores and taking care of children. Objective: Effects of Jacobson’s Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Deep Breathing Exercises on Quality of Life among Lecturers of Faisalabad. Methods: For this quasi-experimental study, 60 female lecturers were selected through the convenient sampling technique following the selection criteria. Female lecturers working at the new and main campus of Government College University Faisalabad were chosen for the study. Regular and visiting female lectures were both included in the study. Lecturers having problem in communication; any recent accident/trauma/fall in the last six months and pregnant lecturers were excluded. They were divided into two groups, each containing 30 participants, in group A for JPMR, and 30 participants group in group B for deep breathing exercises were applied for two weeks twice a day. The questionnaire SF-36 was used to calculate the quality of life before and after treatment values. A follow-up was taken after two weeks. frequency distribution was applied to demographics. Outcomes were recorded in the form of tables and charts. Then the Wilcoxon test was applied to the central questions of our objectives. This data was given in the tabular form and appropriate interpretation was offered. In the end, the Man-Whitney test was applied to compare both therapies. Results: Results showed that group B subjects who performed deep breathing exercises improved the quality of life significantly than the JPMR group. The p-value ranged from 0.00-0.03 of all the variables of the SF-36 questionnaire. The p-values of the Mann Whitney U test all lie p<0.05, which describes the significance of deep breathing therapy to the JPMR technique. Conclusion: The quality of life of university lecturers has been reduced to a greater extent due to work instability, improper ergonomics, and student behavior. Deep Breathing exercises have more effects in elevating the quality of life, reducing the levels of stress and bodily pains in contrary to JPMR, which has little consequences.

Postoperative Complications of Anaesthesia following Appendectomy

2024-12-11T20:52:27+05:00

Background: Appendectomy is usually performed as an urgent or emergency operation to treat severe acute appendicitis. Surgical technique has moved usually toward laparoscopic appendectomy in the early 21st century. Common post-operative complications following appendectomy patients included fever, hypotension, hypertension, hypothermia, and death. Objective: To identify the postoperative complications of anaesthesia following appendectomy. Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenient sampling technique. Data was collected through a questionnaire comprising questions related to post-operative complications following appendectomy. The sample size was 79 calculated based on prevalence (28.60%). Patients who underwent appendectomy were included in the study. Pediatric patients and laparoscopic surgeries were excluded. A total of 79 participants were investigated during this research. The participants were informed that there was no risk involved during this study. The postoperative complications of appendectomy like nausea, vomiting, pain, hypertension, hypotension and blood loss were noted. For the variables like age and gender mean and standard deviation were calculated and the frequency was used for the rest of the variables. Results: About 43 patients (54.4%) experienced periumbilical pain and 36(45.6%) patients did not experience periumbilical pain. 23(29.1%) patients had vomiting 56 (70.9%) patients did not experience vomiting. 16(20.3%) experienced agitation and 63 (79.7%) patients did not experience agitation.17 (21.5%) patients had bleeding and 62 (78.5%) patients did not have bleeding. 23 (29.1%) patients had hypoxia and 56(70.9%) patients didn’t experienced Hypoxia. 10(12.7%) patients had hypothermia and 69 (87.3%) patients did not have hypothermia. 13(16.5%) patients had hypertension and 66 (83.5%) patients did not have hypertension.8(10.1%) patients had hypotension and 71(89.9%) patients did not experienced hypotension. While 26(32.9%) had fever and 53(67.1%) did not have fever. Conclusion: It is concluded that there were minimum complications after surgery and patients did not complain about any severe illness after appendectomy.

Outcomes of Brisk Walking on Systemic Arterial Hypertension in Young Males

2024-12-17T23:40:29+05:00

Background: Elevated blood pressure, or hypertension, is a main cause of cardiovascular disease and a major global health concern. Prehypertension, a precursor to hypertension, poses increased risks. It can be delayed in young adults with an emphasis on lifestyle modifications, especially physical exercise. Objective: To analyse the outcomes of brisk walking on systemic arterial hypertension in young males. Methodology: A six-month analytical cross-sectional study conducted at Lahore College of Physical Therapy, Lahore Medical and Dental College, involving 133 male participants aged 18-34 years, utilised a sphygmomanometer and a self-structured questionnaire to assess blood pressure and its related risk factors, ensuring ethical approval, informed consent, and rigorous data analysis using SPSS software. Exclusion criteria included active or passive smoking, or having quit smoking within the past six months; a diabetic history with fasting glucose >100mg/dL; and obesity, defined as a body mass index >30 or a waist circumference >40inches for men and >35inches for women. The study prioritized confidentiality, participant well-being, and transparent reporting of methods and findings. Continuous variables were presented as means and standard deviations, while categorical variables were shown as frequencies and percentages. The results were illustrated using graphs and charts. The ethical board of Lahore College of Physical Therapy approved the research. Confidentiality was maintained throughout the study, and informed consent was obtained from all participants. Results: The study, involved 133 male participants from different parks of Lahore, with an age range of 18 to 34 years. Findings show clear differences in the pre and post-values of BP, emphasizing the importance of brisk walking in controlling and managing hypertension and its related risk factors. The pairwise comparison yielded a p-value of 0.00, further confirming the statistical significance of the differences observed between the pre-systolic and post-systolic measurements. Conclusion: This study concluded that an active lifestyle benefits blood pressure and cardiac health in patients with systemic arterial hypertension. The results indicate that brisk walking positively impacts blood pressure control in those with systemic hypertension.