https://thehealerjournal.com/index.php/templates <p>The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences is an international, open-access, peer-reviewed, HEC recognised journal that has strived to make science widely available so that physiotherapy can heal, rehabilitate, transform society, and positively impact people's lives. The Healer Journal is committed to applying scientific knowledge and encourages evidence-based practice to improve health and advance human progress. In our issues and online first content, we publish some of the best healing sciences, from the best scientists and therapists worldwide, providing an unparalleled global reach and impact on health. The aim is to improve the implementation of research findings into clinical physical therapy and practice.</p> <p><strong>Aims and Scope</strong></p> <p>The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (THJPRS) is an official Journal of "Physio Rehab and Research Center (Pvt) Ltd” and is managed, funded, and published by Physio Rehab and Research Center (Pvt) Ltd. The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences is a monthly, open-access, double-blind peer-reviewed international, HEC recognised journal that has strived to make science widely available so that physiotherapy can heal, rehabilitate, transform society, and positively impact people's lives. The Healer Journal is committed to applying scientific knowledge and encourages evidence-based practice to improve health and advance human progress. In our issues and online first content, we publish some of the best healing sciences, from the best scientists and therapists worldwide, providing an unparalleled global reach and impact on health. The aim is to improve the implementation of research findings into clinical physical therapy and practice. A highly-cited, multi-disciplinary, international editorial board provides reviews on the issue articles and assures timely publication of issues.</p> <p><strong>Scope of Journal</strong></p> <p>The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences published by Physio Rehab and Research Center follows the whole publication process in accordance with HEC rules &amp; guidelines and international standards of research journals. Journal will use Open Journal System (OJS) for all communications and publication processes to ensure transparency, integrity, and efficiency. Journal will aim to be indexed by international indexing agencies including Web of Science and SCOPUS as per HEC guidelines. The Journal has its Editorial and Advisory Board. The Editorial Board is comprised of Chief Editor, Editor, Managing Editor, and Assistant Editor. While the Advisory Board is comprised of reputed national and international subject specialists with research expertise.</p> <p><strong>Types of articles</strong></p> <ul> <li>Research papers</li> <li>Short communications</li> <li>Review or mini-reviews</li> <li>Commentaries</li> <li>Perspectives, opinion</li> <li>Meta-analysis</li> <li>Case reports</li> <li>Case studies</li> <li>Case-control studies</li> </ul> <p><strong>Approved &amp; recommended by HEC</strong></p> <p>Our Journal was approved and recommended by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan (HRJS journal recognition system) 2024-2025</p> <p><strong>ISSN (Print): 2791-0784</strong></p> <p><strong>ISSN (Online): 2791-0792</strong></p> <p><strong>Published by:</strong> Physio Rehab and Research Center (Pvt) Ltd</p> <p><strong>Information for Authors</strong></p> <p>The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences is a world-leading physiotherapy journal and invites submissions of any original contribution that advances or illuminates physiotherapy science or practice or educates or entertains the journal’s readers. We prioritize publishing research articles, randomized controlled trials, meta-analyses, systematic reviews, epidemiological studies, case reports, guest editorials, comments, correspondence, and additional perspectives. For more information on the types of papers and manuscript requirements please read the <a href="http://thehealerjournal.com/index.php/templates/Guidelines">Guidelines for Authors</a>.</p> <p><strong>Manuscript Submission</strong></p> <p>To submit your manuscripts to The Healer Journal please visit <a href="https://www.thehealerjournal.com"><strong>https://www.thehealerjournal.com</strong></a> Manuscripts must be solely the work of the author(s) stated, must not have been previously published elsewhere, and must not be under consideration by another journal. Research scripts can be sent to <a href="mailto:editor@thehealerjournal.com">editor@thehealerjournal.com</a></p> Physio Rehab and Research Center en-US The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences 2791-0784 <p>CC BY</p> https://thehealerjournal.com/index.php/templates/article/view/273 <p><strong>Background:</strong> Forward head posture is a prevalent postural issue associated with several systemic effects, such as reduced respiratory capacity and altered cardiovascular function. <strong>Objective:</strong> This study examines the impact of cervical spine mobilization on the parasympathetic nervous system in individuals with FHP. <strong>Methodology:</strong> This descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted at SUIT, Peshawar in the Department of Physical Therapy. The study was conducted over 6 months on 98 Doctor of Physical Therapy Students. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used to enroll students of DPT program in 6th, 8th, and 10th semesters at SUIT, Peshawar. After obtaining approval from the university's ethical committee, the consent for participation was secured. Data was collected using a questionnaire that included demographic information filled out by each participant. The osteoporosis knowledge assessment tool was employed, consisting of 20 questions with options for true, false, or don’t know. The analysis included demographic data based on age, gender, and semester of the participants, and results were presented in tables and graphs.<strong> Results:</strong> Participants had a mean age of 33.23±9.05 years, with 63.7% being male. Before mobilization, blood pressure was classified into three groups: 35.4% of participants had systolic BP between 100-120 mmHg, 38.1% had BP between 120-130 mmHg, and 26.5% had BP above 130 mmHg. Pulse rate ranged</p> Sobia Hasan Alliya Batool Haidery Qudsia Amir Abdullah Arshad Rimsha Ali Syeda Faryal Fatima Rizvi Lubna Ilyas Copyright (c) 2024 The Healer Journal of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation Sciences https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 2024-06-30 2024-06-30 4 4 1 6 10.55735/hjprs.v4i4.273