scholarly journals Surveillance of Musculoskeletal Symptoms and Anthropometric Variables among Four International Cricket Teams Competed in ACC Premier League Malaysia 2014

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Srinivas Mondam ◽  
Rahul Shaik ◽  
Jalaja Prakash ◽  
Jeffrey Low Fook ◽  
Sirisha Nekkanti
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Musculoskeletal Symptoms ◽  
P Value ◽  
Movement Restriction ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Premier League ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Anthropometric Characteristics

<strong>Background and Purpose:</strong> Chronic musculoskeletal injuries are more common in cricket players. Acute problems may be due to trauma or injuries during sporting. The musculoskeletal system includes muscles, joints, bones, cartilage, ligaments, fascia, nerves and other associated soft tissues. Whatever the mode of injury, it causes pain, movement restriction, muscle weakness, and ultimately loss of functions. Anthropometric variables of each player in cricket will also influence the occurrence of problems. The current study focused on identifying the most common site involved in musculoskeletal problems and to explore possible variations in anthropometric characteristics. <strong>Methodology:</strong> This study was conducted in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia where Asian Cricket Council Premier League 2014 was conducted. Permission to approach the players was taken from the council members and all the players were assured that the information collected from them will be kept confidential and all were explained about the objective study. Modified Nordic musculoskeletal questionnaire was distributed to the players and instructions were given about how to fill the questionnaire. Their anthropometric characteristics, experience and time of training sessions were collected by a blinded assessor. <strong>Results:</strong> Player's height (p = 0.003), weight (p = 0.050), experience (p = 0.001) and practicing hours per week (0.002) were analyzed. There is a statistically significant difference in these characteristics was observed. Occurrence of acute troubles (within 7 days) of upper back and elbow region were found different in four teams with a P value of 0.007 and 0.022 respectively. Persistence of neck, shoulder and lower back troubles in the last one year has a significant difference between the groups with a P value of 0.014, 0.003 and 0.021 respectively. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> This study can conclude that the prevalence of musculoskeletal injuries is more in cricket. Especially shoulder, neck, lower limbs and lower back. The incidence of acute problems is more in elbow and upper back regions. This may be acute injuries but not due to chronic over use. The anthropometric variations between groups participated in ACC premier league, Malaysia 2014 was also significantly differing from each other.

scholarly journals Perbedaan Penyembuhan Luka Pasca Ekstraksi Gigi Antara Pasien Perokok Dengan Bukan Perokok Di RSGM Unsrat

e-GIGI ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lidia A. Kewo ◽  
Damajanty H.C. Pangemanan ◽  
Aurelia Supit
Keyword(s):  
Wound Healing ◽  
Tooth Extraction ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
P Value ◽  
Eligibility Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Inflammatory Phase ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: To date, there are lots of documentations about the adverse effects of smoking on the oral cavity. Albeit, smoking is still considered as a casual thing in our community. Chemicals contained in the cigarette smoke can irritate the gums and soft tissues of the mouth, thus inhibiting wound healing after tooth extraction. This study was aimed to determine the difference in post-extraction dental wound healing between smokers and non-smokers. This was a comparative analytical study with a cross sectional design. Samples were obtained by using total sampling method. Subjects consisted of 16 smokers and 16 non-smokers that fulfilled the study eligibility criteria. Their oral cavities were examined to check the signs of inflammation (calor, dolor, rubor, tumor, and functio laesa). The results showed that there was a difference in post-extraction wound healing in inflammatory phase between smokers and non-smokers. As many as 9.4% of smoker patients and 34.4% of non-smoker patients recovered at 7 days post extraction. The Mann Whitney U test showed a p-value of 0.005. In conclusion, there was a significant difference in post-extraction wound healing between smokers and non-smokers.Keywords: smokers, non-smokers tooth extraction, wound healing Abstrak: Kebiasaan merokok bukan merupakan hal asing di masyarakat walaupun banyak dokumentasi mengenai akibat buruk dari merokok terhadap rongga mulut. Bahan kimia yang terdapat dalam asap rokok dapat mengiritasi gusi dan jaringan lunak mulut sehingga menghambat penyembuhan luka pasca ekstraksi gigi. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengetahui perbedaan penyembuhan luka pasca ekstraksi gigi antara pasien perokok dengan bukan perokok. Jenis penelitian ialah analitik komparatif dengan desain potong lintang. Pengambilan sampel menggunakan total sampling yang memenuhi kriteria penelitian. Terdapat sebanyak 16 orang perokok dan 16 orang bukan perokok sebagai subyek penelitian. Pemeriksaan rongga mulut dilakukan untuk melihat tanda-tanda inflamasi (kalor, dolor, rubor, tumor, dan fungsio laesa). Hasil penelitian menunjukkan terdapat perbedaan penyembuhan luka 7 hari pasca ekstraksi gigi pada fase inflamasi antara pasien perokok dengan yang bukan perokok; sebanyak 9,4% pasien perokok dan 34,4% pasien bukan perokok yang sudah sembuh. Hasil uji Mann Whitney U mendapatkan nilai p=0,005. Simpulan penelitian ini ialah terdapat perbedaan bermakna dalam penyembuhan luka pasca ekstraksi gigi antara pasien perokok dengan yang bukan perokokKata kunci: perokok, bukan perokok, ekstraksi gigi, penyembuhan luka

scholarly journals PENGARUH SIT STRETCHING TERHADAP PERUBAHAN SKALA NYERI PUNGGUNG BAWAH PADA KARYAWAN DI PT. RIFAN FINANCINDO BERJANGKA CABANG SEMARANG

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Gamalia Anggriya Dwi Putra ◽  
Asti Nuraeni ◽  
Mamat Supriyono
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Intervention Group ◽  
P Value ◽  
Research Subjects ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Group Research ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Female Employees

Lower back pain is one of musculoskeletal disorder in the shape of pain in the back bone, to be exact is in the forth lumbar to the first sacrum. It is caused by the not appropriate posture (not ergonomic) while working or doing the activities, such as very long standing or sitting. This complaint can be reduced by sit stretching regularly. The aim of this study is to find out impact of sit stretching towards the changes of scale of lower back pain on employees at PT. Rifan Financindo Berjangka Branch Semarang. The method of research is quasy experiment designed in pre test and post test with compare group. Research subjects are 30 male and female employees. Sample taking uses total sampling. Statisitic test utilizes Mann Whitney with level of meaning (α=0,05). The result of pre test statisitc test is p-value = 0,467 (> 0,05), it means that  there is no significant difference scale of lower back pain between intervention group and compare group  before performing sit stretching to intervention  group. The post test statisitic the result is p-value = 0,001 (> 0,05), it means there is a significant difference scale of lower back pain at intervention group with compare group after performing sit stretching on the intervention group. Based on result of p-value on post test can be concluded that there is an impact of sit stretching towards the changes in scale of lower back pain on the employees at PT. Rifan Financindo Berjangka Branch Semarang.

scholarly journals Immediate Effects of Thai Herbal Hot Pack Treatment on Pain and Lower Back Flexibility: A Pilot Study

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 221
Author(s):  
Nichapa Parasin ◽  
Srintip Khumful ◽  
Ajchamon Thammachai
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Microwave Oven ◽  
P Value ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Pack Treatment ◽  
Hot Pack

Objective: The objective of this pilot study was to investigate immediate effects of Thai herbal hot pack on pain and muscle flexibility in person with chronic low back pain.Material and Method: Twenty-two subjects with low back pain received the Thai herbal hot pack treatment which was heated by microwave oven on lower back for 30 minutes. Subjects were assessed pain and flexibility using visual analog scale and sit and reach test, respectively. Both parameters were measured at baseline and immediately after treatment.Results: The results showed that there were statistically significant difference in pain and flexibility immediately after 30 minutes of using Thai herbal hot pack (p-value<0.001 and p-value<0.050, respectively). The microwave oven-heated Thai herbal hot pack showed positive effect on pain and flexibility. Heat conduction and herbal ingredients of Thai herbal hot pack may be the main reasons that effects on parameters.Conclusion: Thai herbal hot pack may be considered as an alternative treatment for pain relieving and flexibility improving in low back pain patients.

scholarly journals Physical Education Curriculum is Effective in Development of Motor Abilities in 9th grade School Children?

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 9-13
Author(s):  
Fidanka Vasileva ◽  
◽  
Angjel Vasilev ◽  
Raquel Font Llado ◽  
Georgi Georgiev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Physical Education ◽  
Muscle Strength ◽  
School Children ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Grade School ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Statistical Parameters ◽  
Motor Abilities ◽  
Lower Back ◽  
Significant Difference

Physical education plays an important role in developing motor abilities, skills and competence in children. Main objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of physical education curriculum by assessing in 9 th grade school- children: (1) abdominal muscle strength; (2) lower back muscle strength; (3) upper limbs muscle strength; (4) lower limbs muscle strength; (5) explosive leg power; and (6) flexibility of the lower back and hamstring muscles, at the beginning, and at the end of the school term. Basic mathematical and appropriate statistical methods were used in order to calculate descriptive statistical parameters, Skewness and Kurtosis values, as well as Kolmogorov- Smirnov test, were used in order to examine whether data have a normal distribution, and a Student’s t-test was applied in order to test if there is a statistically significant difference in children’s motor abilities between the beginning and the end of the school term. For this purpose, we used Microsoft Office Excel 2010. At the end of the second school term, children in 9 th grade have shown better results in all assessed variables, meaning they have increased motor ability levels after 4 months of applying specific exercises within the thematic plan of the physical education curriculum, which leads to the conclusion that physical education curriculum allows us to introduce effective tasks in increasing strength, explosive power and flexibility in 9 th grade school children.

Doppler Comparative Measurements in the Reconstruction of Limbs with Flaps and Grafts

2017 ◽  
Vol 71 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-63
Author(s):  
Boro Dzonov ◽  
Lazo Noveski ◽  
Suzana Nikolovska ◽  
Elizabeta Zhogovska
Keyword(s):  
Blood Flow ◽  
Reconstructive Surgery ◽  
Soft Tissues ◽  
Continuous Wave ◽  
Power Doppler ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
Reconstructive Procedures ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Doppler Color

Abstract Doppler technique was first described by the Australian physicist and mathematician Christian Doppler. Doppler effect is defined as a reflection of high frequency sound waves of different frequency when they come in contact with the movable structure in the blood vessel. Waves that go to transducers are coded red, while waves that move away from the transducer are coded blue. Doppler main types can be classified as following: continuous wave (CW) Doppler, spectral Doppler, color Doppler and Power Doppler color. The study was realizedat the University Clinic for Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. It is a randomized prospective study. During the study two groups of 30 patientseach were formed. Each patient was required a permission for reconstructive surgery procedure and an informed consent for participation in the study. For all patients a specially designed questionnaire (non-standardized) was filled out. 1. First (I) group of patients treated with flaps. In this group a type of reconstructive technique with skin or complex flapshas been applied. 2. Second group (II) of patients treated with grafts (split thickness grafts). In this group applied reconstruction comprised application of skin grafts with partial thickness. The study included patients with defects of the skin and soft tissues, whohad an indication for reconstructive surgery procedure. Exclusion criteria of patients for participation in the study were: children under 14 years of age, adults over 75 years, people with systemic diseases that can affect the results of reconstructive intervenetions and patients who have without periosteum bone-like surface defect as contraindication for skin grafting. The results of the reconstructive procedures according to the objectives set were investigated clinically into three time periods: preoperative, postoperative day 7 and day 30 postoperatively. The following investigations were carried out: determination of the circulation levels by means of Doppler; determination of the levels of limbs circulation is distal to the site of reconstruction in the pre-and postoperative period (day 7 and day 30); For the evaluation of blood flow the following parameters were used: • PSV-Peak systolic velocity • PI - Pulsatility index RI - Resistance indexPI and RI were calculated using the formula: • PI = PSV - EDV / Vmean • RI = PSV - EDV / PSV EDV indicates the flow velocity in late diastole and V mean, the average speed of blood flow through the artery. By assessment of arterial status before and after surgery through the analysis ofvascular waves at different locations of the vascular tree of the upper and lower extremities, we registered significant difference between the two examined groups, which speaks in favor of the use of flaps in reconstruction of the lower limbs.

scholarly journals Prevalence of hyperuricemia in patients of lower back pain at Dow University of Health Science Civil Hospital Karachi, Pakistan.

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 (03) ◽  
pp. 506-510
Author(s):  
Ramesh Kumar ◽  
Asim Rehmani ◽  
Qazi Muhammad Zeeshan ◽  
Atiq Ahmed Khan ◽  
Shiraz Ahmed Gauri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Back Pain ◽  
Lower Back Pain ◽  
Lumbar Disc ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
P Value ◽  
X Rays ◽  
Radiographic Findings ◽  
Civil Hospital ◽  
Lower Back

Objectives: In our study we evaluate the hyperuricemia levels in patients presenting to us with the chief complaint of chronic lower back pain and determine the associations with age, gender and radiographic findings. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Setting: Dow University of Health Science Civil Hospital Karachi. Period: From April 2017 to September 2017. Material & Methods: Patients with lower back pain of a duration longer than three months and between the ages of 18 and 70 years were included. A complete history and physical examination was done for all the patients including relevant laboratory, radiographic and anthropometric measurements. The neurosurgeon also assessed the patient’s lower back pain and associated findings in the lower limbs. The patients also underwent radiographic evaluations via X-rays and Magnetic resonance imaging. Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS statistical software version 20. We considered a p value of < 0.05 to be statistically significant. Results: The final study population consisted of n= 110 patients of which n= 54 were males and n= 56 were females. Of the total patient population of the study n= 31 (28.18%) had increased serum uric acid and had nearly equal incidence in males and females (27.77% and 28.57% respectively). The highest incidence of hyperuricemia was found patients between 26 and 60 years of age. In our study n= 22 patients did not have any comorbid condition while joint pain was found in n= 24 patients (p-value of <0.05) of these patients they suffered from pain in their knees and tarsal joints. Lumbar disc prolapse was found in n= 21 patients (p-value of <0.05), lumbar disc degeneration was found in n= 16 patients (p-value of <0.0579). Furthermore, disc space narrowing was found in n= 27 patients having a p-value of <0.05. Conclusion: According to the results of our study hyperuricemia is found in one of every four with low back pain. There is a variable association between comorbid conditions and hyperuricemia. While an equal association is found between gender and hyperuricemia. There is also a strong association of hyperuricemia with joint space narrowing and lumbar disc narrowing of the lumbar vertebrae and it augments degenerative spondylolisthesis.

scholarly journals Comparison of 15–20 mmHg versus 20–30 mmHg Compression Stockings in Reducing Occupational Oedema in Standing and Seated Healthy Individuals

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cleusa Ema Quilici Belczak ◽  
José Maria Pereira de Godoy ◽  
Amélia Cristina Seidel ◽  
Sergio Belczak ◽  
Rubiana Neves Ramos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Limbs ◽  
P Value ◽  
Healthy Individuals ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Compression Stockings ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prolonged Sitting ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Working Day

Background. Elastic compression stockings (ECS) are effective in preventing and reducing occupational edema (OE), but the optimal pressure according to the prevalent working position during the day is still controversial. Objective. To compare the effectiveness of ECS with different pressures (15–20 mmHg or 20–30 mmHg) for reducing OE in individuals working in different prolonged postures. Methods. This cross-sectional study comprised 116 lower limbs of 58 individuals divided into three groups according to their prevalent postures over the day (sitting, standing, or combination). Volumetric measurements were taken at the beginning and at the end of three consecutive days. On the first day, individuals did not use compression stockings; on the second and third days, they used, respectively, 15–20 mmHg and 20–30 mmHg knee-length stockings. Differences between morning and evening volumes (measured edema) were calculated, compared, and correlated. Results. Volumetric variations were significantly lower on the second compared to the first day when individuals in all three groups used 15–20 mmHg compression stockings (p-value < 0.001). Measurements were even lower when they used 20–30 mmHg stockings: this decrease was more significant for the sitting (p-value < 0.001) than the standing (p-value < 0.05) and combined groups (p-value < 0.05). Reduction of measured edema was more significant in individuals working in a prolonged seated position. No significant difference was found only on comparing sitting and standing groups after the use of the 15–20 mmHg compression stockings. Conclusions. The use of ECS over a working day reduces OE in prolonged sitting, standing, and combined positions, with the reductions being greater with the higher pressure.

scholarly journals The epidemiology of work-related musculoskeletal injuries among chiropractors in the eThekwini municipality

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Almay Lamprecht
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injury ◽  
Musculoskeletal Injuries ◽  
Categorical Variables ◽  
P Value ◽  
Anatomical Site ◽  
Work Related ◽  
Lower Back

Background: Chiropractors are a unique group of health care professionals who are at risk for developing work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Diversity of daily practice imposes different physical demands on the chiropractor. The present study aims to determine the prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries in chiropractors in eThekwini municipality and selected risk factors associated with work-related musculoskeletal injuries. There are very few studies available that look at the chiropractor holistically in terms of work-related musculoskeletal injuries. However, these existing studies suggest that chiropractors are at a greater risk for the development of work-related musculoskeletal injuries. Method: The study design was a quantitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study utilising a self- administered questionnaire, developed specifically for this research, using an expert group and pilot study. The questionnaire contained sections on personal as well as practice demographics, with questions pertaining to the single most severe work-related musculoskeletal injury, as well as the second and third most severe work-related musculoskeletal injury. Risk factors for work- related musculoskeletal injury were tested by using chi square in the case of categorical variables. In the event of violation of the expected frequencies, the Fisher’s exact test was used to obtain the p-value. Logistical regression was used to obtain odds rations in the presence of more than one explanatory variable. A p-value of <0.05 was used to indicate statistical significance. Results: Sixty-two chiropractors responded, giving a response rate of 64%. The life-time prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal injuries was 69%. A predominance of injuries to the upper extremity (50%) and lower back (28.3%) were recorded. The hand/wrist was the most common anatomical site of injury (31.5%) followed by the lower back. Number of years in practice was considered a risk factor for injury as most injuries occurred within the first five years of practice (41.6%). The likelihood of injury decreases with an increase in the number of years in practice. The majority of injuries affected the soft tissue, including ligament sprains (27.5%) and muscle strains (26.6%) and occurred while the practitioner was performing manipulation (38.2%) of the lumbosacral (80.77%) area with the patient in the side posture (61.53%). Conclusion: The results concur with other studies on work-related musculoskeletal injuries in chiropractors and add insight into risk factors predisposing this population to injury. Chiropractors need to understand the risk factors for occupational injury to implement strategies to avoid risk of injury.

PENENTUAN NILAI PARAMETER LIPOFILITAS SENYAWA 4-KLOROBENZOILTIOUREA DAN UJI POTENSIASI TERHADAP TIOPENTAL PADA MENCIT PUTIH (Mus musculus)

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Dini Kesuma
Keyword(s):  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Electronic Properties ◽  
Mus Musculus ◽  
Log P ◽  
P Value ◽  
Lead Compounds ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Central Nervous System Depressant ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Synthesis of the 4-chlorobenzoylthiourea compound was carried out by acylating thiourea with 4-chlorobenzoyl chloride. The 4-chlorobenzoylthiourea compound  will increase the lipophilic and the electronic properties other than the lead compounds of benzoylthiourea in order to, by expectation, raise the central nervous system depressant as well. The lipophilic would affect the ability of the compounds in penetrating biological membranes, which is highly dependent on the solubility of the drug within lipid/water. Log P is the most common method used in determining the parameter value. This experiment was to mix two dissolvents (octanol and water) which are immissible. The both levels of the compounds were carefully observed by a spectrophotometer UV-Vis. From the test, the result of log P value of the 4-chlorobenzoylthiourea compound was 2.32, while the theoretical log P value of the compounds, by using the π Hansch-Fujita method is 1.62 and the f Rekker-Mannhold method is 2.225. Consequently, the result of the test shows that there is a significant difference between the progress experiment and both theoretical log P methods. Moreover, in the test of the central nervous system depressant through the potentiation test to thiopental using mice indicates that the 4-chlorobenzoylthiourea compound have potentiation effects to thiopental compared to the lead compounds of benzoylthiourea.

Employing Personal Reading Logs through Short Stories to Enhance Students’ L2 Reading Comprehension Achievement

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Eliyas Sulaiman Mohandas ◽  
Nik Mastura Nik Ismail Azlan ◽  
Salwa Othman ◽  
Muhammad Aizat Azhari
Keyword(s):  
Short Stories ◽  
Reading Comprehension ◽  
P Value ◽  
L2 Reading ◽  
Reading Score ◽  
Paired Samples ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Post Test ◽  
The Mean ◽  
L2 Reading Comprehension

This study aims to investigate whether the use of six selected short stories throughout the duration of a 14-week course could enhance students’ reading comprehension achievement at the end of the semester. Out of the six short stories read, three were chosen as in-class assignments known as ‘Personal Reading Logs’ (hereafter, PRLs). One group of semester two Diploma students taking a reading skills course was selected through a convenience sampling method. A pre-test was conducted by having the students answer a past semester reading quiz of which the results would then be compared to their post-test (final reading exam) results. A paired samples t-test revealed no significant difference in the reading scores of the pre-test and the post-test, t (17) = -.265, p > .05. Since the p-value was bigger than 0.05, this indicated that the mean reading score of the post-test (M = 50.556) was not significantly higher than the mean reading score of the pre-test (M = 49.722). Therefore, the null hypothesis which stated that there was no difference in the mean score of the pre-test and post-test was retained. Overall, the result refuted the findings of other studies promoting the effectiveness of using short stories to enhance L2 reading comprehension achievement.

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