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Volume 5 Issue 2
Socio-Demographic and Work Related Variables as Predictor of Persistence of Back Pain and Disabilityamong Civil Servants Receiving Physiotherapy in Tertiary Health Institutions in Kano State, Nigeria
The development and persistence of low back pain may be influenced by several factors which include lifestyle factors, previous pain symptoms, psychological factors, work place factors as well as socio-demographic variables. The focus of this study was to determine the socio-demographic and work-related variables as predictor of persistence of back pain and disability among civil servants receiving physiotherapy in tertiary health institutions in Kano, Nigeria. [..] READ MORE
Physical Activity Habits and Educational Preparation on Physical Activity Counseling Among Healthcare Professionals in Ethiopia
Introduction
Health enhancing physical activity (HEPA) is a term used particularly “any form of PA that benefits health and functional capacity without tiredness”. The purpose of this study is to assess the habits and educational preparation on physical activity of healthcare professionals. [..] READ MORE
An Alternative Approach to the Treatment of Knee Hemarthrosis: Short Stretch Compression Bandaging
Recurrent hemarthrosis in the knee joint is an uncommon disorder, often seen in the elderly population with severe knee osteoarthritis. Once diagnosed, the hemarthrosis can be treated conservatively with rest and pain medications, or invasively with joint aspiration or surgery. This case report describes the use of short stretch compression bandaging for the treatment of knee hemarthrosis. [..] READ MORE
Latent Risk Factors Associated With the Worldwide Occurrence of Congenital Talipes Equinovarus: A Review
Congenital Talipes Equinovarus (CTEV) is the most frequently reported congenital abnormalities that influence children’s lower limbs in particular. With the prevalence of 1-2 percent per 1000 births worldwide, it occurs mainly in males as opposed to females in a 2:1 ration and is bilateral in about half of cases. The etiology of CTEV can eventually play a role in determining the prognostic and the choice of therapeutic interventions for an individual patient. [..] READ MORE
Biomechanical Engineering Ethics
Biomechanical engineering is one of the most fascinating concepts in the field of ethics, involving many revolutionary technologies. Biotechnology has now given us the ability to restore the function of paralyzed nervous systems, and the ability to control organic and mechanical mechanisms via electrodes. [..] READ MORE
Physiotherapy and ERAS Protocol
Introduction
ERAS programs were introduced in the late of 1990s, originated from colon surgery, but have spread to other surgeries including, among others, gastrointestinal, hepatocellular, orthopedic, cardiac thoracic and gynecological surgery. ERAS programs are supported by preoperative, perioperative and postoperative procedures The ultimate goal is to minimize postoperative dysfunction and to enhance rehabilitation [1]. [..] READ MORE
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