Prevalence of Knee Pain Among Females Using High Heels

2021 ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Submleen Javed ◽  
Arif Ali Rana
Keyword(s):  
Knee Pain ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Thigh Bone ◽  
High Heels

Knee pain, also known as patellofemoral pain, (PFP), is a condition characterized by knee pain ranging from severe to mild discomfort seemingly originating from the contact of the posterior surface of the patella (back of the kneecap) with the femur (thigh bone). Knee pain or Patellofemoral pain (PFP) is one of the most common disorders of the lower extremity, accounting for 25% of all knee injuries treated in orthopedic clinics Objective: To find Prevalence of knee pain among females using high heels. Methodology: This cross sectional study was conducted in University of Lahore. Sample size of 147 was calculated by Epi-tool formula. Data were collected by using questionnaire. Knee pain in females using high heels was measured by using a questionnaire which was consisted on Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Results: Results showed that the prevalence knee pain was to be found 21.1%% in females using high heels. 8 out of 31 respondents said that they faced mild knee pain. The other 19 females said that they faced moderate knee pain and only 4 out of 31 females said that they faced high knee pain Conclusions: Knee pain was frequent among female with lowheight and female who wore high heels

scholarly journals An Investigation of Knee Injury Profiles among Iranian Elite Karatekas: Observations from a Cross-Sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (13) ◽  
pp. 6888
Author(s):  
Hamidreza Naserpour ◽  
Julien S. Baker ◽  
Amir Letafatkar ◽  
Giacomo Rossettini ◽  
Frédéric Dutheil
Keyword(s):  
Knee Injury ◽  
Cruciate Ligament ◽  
Knee Injuries ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Lower Extremity Injury ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Positive Health ◽  
Sports Activity ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
National Team

Karate training, despite the many positive health benefits, carries a risk of injury for participants. The current cross-sectional study aimed to investigate knee injury profiles among Iranian elite karatekas. Participants who attended the national team qualifiers, which included 390 male Kumite karatekas (age 24 ± 3 years old and weight 63 ± 12 kg), participated in this study. Information on knee injuries (injury history, type of injury mechanisms, and effects of knee symptoms on the ability to perform daily activities and recreational activities) were obtained using the Knee Outcome Survey (KOS). Using Pearson’s correlation coefficient, the study examined the relationships between different variables, including KOS subscales and levels of self-reported knee joint function. Our findings indicated that 287 karatekas (73.6%) experienced knee injuries. The anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) rupture (6.9%), articular cartilage (5.4%), and meniscus damage (3.8%) were the main typology of injury. In addition, there were no differences in knee injuries between the non-dominant and dominant legs. Most injuries occurred during the preparatory period (n = 162, 50%), especially during training periods. The KOS subscales scores (Mean ± Sd) for activities of daily living (ADL) and sports activity (SAS) were, respectively, 89 ± 11 and 91 ± 9. The self-reported scores for both the ADL and SAS subscales were, respectively, 89 ± 11 and 90 ± 10. Pearson coefficients of ADL and SAS subscales with their self-reported score were r = 0.761 (p < 0.0001) and r = 0.782 and (p < 0.0001), respectively. The profile of knee injuries in the current investigation is similar to previous surveys that reported lower extremity injury patterns. The findings of this study could be adopted to inform practice aimed at planning interventions for the reduction and prevention of knee injuries among karatekas.

scholarly journals University Students’ Awareness about Oral Health and Hygiene

2020 ◽  
pp. 54-61
Author(s):  
Muhammad Shahid Iqbal ◽  
Salah-Ud-Din Khan ◽  
Muhammad Zahid Iqbal
Keyword(s):  
Oral Health ◽  
University Students ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Female Students ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pharmacy Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Final Response ◽  
The University

Objective: The objective of the study was to evaluate the awareness of university students about oral health and hygiene in a university in Malaysia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among the students of four different faculties (pharmacy, medical, biotechnology and business) in a university in Malaysia with the help of pre-validated research questionnaire.  The Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 24.0 was used to analyze and present the data. Results: The final response gathered was 324 from four faculties. The pharmacy faculty students had better knowledge as compared to the other faculties. The female students had better knowledge of oral health hygiene as compared to males. Final year students reported more appropriate knowledge as compared to pre-final year students. Conclusion: Overall appropriate knowledge was observed among the four studied faculties of the university. The present study concluded that pharmacy students had more appropriate knowledge of oral health and hygiene than the other faculty students.

scholarly journals The prevalence of patellofemoral pain in the Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) 2021 spectators: A protocol of a cross-sectional study

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (11) ◽  
pp. e0260541
Author(s):  
María B. Sánchez ◽  
James Selfe ◽  
Michael J. Callaghan
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
General Population ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Rugby League ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Electronic Version ◽  
Patellofemoral Pain ◽  
World Cup ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Military Recruits

Patellofemoral pain (PFP) can cause significant pain leading to limitations in societal participation and physical activity. PFP is usually associated with athletes undergoing intensive physical training, or military recruits; but recent evidence shows that PFP is common in the general population. The relationship of PFP with physical activity is not entirely clear. Our aim is to provide a better estimate of the general population prevalence of PFP and to relate this to the level of physical activity, and demographic characteristics. The Survey instrument for Natural history, Aetiology and Prevalence of Patellofemoral pain Studies (SNAPPS) was developed as a PFP screening tool to be used in the community. The electronic version of the SNAPPS (eSNAPPS) has recently been validated and was used to survey attendees at mass-participation running events. We will use an electronic survey to collect data from a sample of 1100 Rugby League World Cup spectators. The survey will have four sections: i) general and demographic; ii) knee pain (eSNAPPS); iii) level of physical activity; and iv) quality of life in relation to knee pain. The primary analytic approach will be descriptive of PFP prevalence. Secondary analyses will explore the relationships of the presence of PFP and the other variables. We will disseminate this work by publication of peer-reviewed papers in scientific journals, presentations at scientific conferences, and on the dedicated SNAPPS website https://www.snappspfp.com/.

scholarly journals Validation of an Electronic Visual Analog Scale mHealth Tool for Acute Pain Assessment: Prospective Cross-Sectional Study

10.2196/13468 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
pp. e13468 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carles Escalona-Marfil ◽  
Andrea Coda ◽  
Jorge Ruiz-Moreno ◽  
Lluís Miquel Riu-Gispert ◽  
Xavier Gironès
Keyword(s):  
Confidence Interval ◽  
Visual Analog Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Pain Level ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Good Reliability ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Paper Format ◽  
Simple Economic

Background Accurate measurement of pain is required to improve its management and in research. The visual analog scale (VAS) on paper format has been shown to be an accurate, valid, reliable, and reproducible way to measure pain intensity. However, some limitations should be considered, some of which can be implemented with the introduction of an electronic VAS version, suitable to be used both in a tablet and a smartphone. Objective This study aimed to validate a new method of recording pain level by comparing the traditional paper VAS with the pain level module on the newly designed Interactive Clinics app. Methods A prospective observational cross-sectional study was designed. The sample consisted of 102 participants aged 18 to 65 years. A Force Dial FDK 20 algometer (Wagner Instruments) was employed to induce mild pressure symptoms on the participants’ thumbs. Pain was measured using a paper VAS (10 cm line) and the app. Results Intermethod reliability estimated by ICC(3,1) was 0.86 with a 95% confidence interval of 0.81 to 0.90, indicating good reliability. Intramethod reliability estimated by ICCa(3,1) was 0.86 with a 95% confidence interval of 0.81 to 0.90, also indicating good reliability. Bland-Altman analysis showed a difference of 0.175 (0.49), and limits of agreement ranged from –0.79 to 1.14. Conclusions The pain level module on the app is highly reliable and interchangeable with the paper VAS version. This tool could potentially help clinicians and researchers precisely assess pain in a simple, economic way with the use of a ubiquitous technology.

scholarly journals Prescriptions Pattern Available at Rural Household

1970 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 12-16
Author(s):  
Md Mahfuzar Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Life Style ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Characteristics ◽  
Rural Household ◽  
The Other ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Prescription Pattern ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Antibiotic Dose

This was a descriptive type of cross-sectional study conducted in three villages of Shahjadpur Upazila in the month of October, 2010 among the rural households who visited medical practioners for the last three months. It was aimed to determine the socio-demographic characteristics of the respondents, availability of prescriptions, diagnosis written, number of drugs and antibiotics including its duration written within the prescription. It also determines the duration of antibiotic, dose and course including the advices on life style mentioned in the prescription in particular. It was revealed from the findings that 73.27% respondents were within 15-44 years of age with mean age 34.8 years and SD ± 13.09. In this study 68% respondents were attended doctors chamber during last three months, of them prescriptions were available to 57% respondents for investigation according to the stated objectives. Number of drugs in one prescription was 3-5 in 77% prescriptions. On the other hand 58% prescriptions were having 1-2 antibiotics. However, dose of antibiotics were not mentioned to about 31% prescriptions only. The duration 3-6 days of antibiotics was mentioned only about 23% prescriptions. Advices on life style and diagnosis were mentioned only to 32 and 52% prescriptions respectively. The investigation also revealed the qualification of prescribers and found 22.64% prescriptions by non-qualified doctors. The finding of the study can be a basis to take appropriate measures among prescribers in the locality towards maintaining the standard and rationality of prescriptions for the patients seeking drug treatment for any type of ailments. It will also help practitioners to provide a rational prescription to the consumers in regards to the number of drugs as well as clarity of instruction of its uses in deed. Key Words: Prescription; Pattern; Rural Household DOI: 10.3329/akmmcj.v1i2.7459 Anwer Khan Modern Medical College Journal 2010; 1(2): 12-16

How to evaluate the HbeAg-positive during the natural course of Chronic Hepatitis B in clinic? A cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
JinLi Zheng ◽  
Yang Huang ◽  
Lingpeng Yang ◽  
Li Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Hbv Dna ◽  
The Other ◽  
Independent Factor ◽  
Negative Group ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Positive Group ◽  
Independent Risk Factors ◽  
Low Levels

Abstract Background The previous studies showed the correlation between HBsAg and serum HBV DNA levels was weak or missing. Objective The study aims to investigate the correlation between HBeAg and HBV DNA levels, and to find an alternative tool to evaluate the HBV DNA level for clinicians. Methods A total of 1020 patients with CHB were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. We divided the patients into four groups as: HBeAg positivity and negativity groups, and high and low HBV DNA levels groups. Further, as per the levels of serum HBV DNA, we performed subgroups’ analyses for the HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative groups. Results Results showed that the ALT, ALB and HBeAg are independent factors to estimate the serum HBV DNA in CHB patients. But diagnosing the high levels of HBV DNA is not credible (the AUC=0.622, Fig1-A). In HBeAg-positive group, when the level of HBeAg is higher than 16.15 S/CO, we can predict the patient with high levels of HBV DNA (> 2000 IU/ml, AUC=0.787, Fig1-C) and the patients were 4 folds to have the high levels of HBV DNA than the HBeAg-negativ (table3). The levels of ALT and TB are the independent risk factors for the patients in HBeAg-negative group. When the levels of ALT and TB are higher 36.5 IU/L and 11.15 umol/L,respectively, the patient would have a high levels of HBV DNA (> 2000 IU/ml, AUC=0.609, Fig2-B). Conclusion HBeAg is an independent factor that reflects the levels of serum HBV DNA with a strong correlation, but it is not accurate to evaluate the levels of serum HBV DNA by the HBeAg-positive. On the other hand, the patients with HBeAg-negative are not mean having a low levels of HBV DNA, which can be evaluated by the levels of ALT and TB.

scholarly journals Does the Lag Time Between Injury and Treatment Affect Recovery of Infraorbital Nerve Disturbances in Zygomaticomaxillary Complex Fractures?

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-108
Author(s):  
Reza Tabrizi ◽  
Majid Neamati ◽  
Sara Rajabloo ◽  
Fatemeh Latifi
Keyword(s):  
Lag Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Open Reduction Internal Fixation ◽  
The Self ◽  
Infraorbital Nerve ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Analog Scale ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Zygomaticomaxillary Complex ◽  
Delay In Treatment

Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Objective: Neurosensory disturbances (NSDs) of the infraorbital nerve (ION) are common following orbito-zygomaticomaxillary complex (ZMC) fractures. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of lag time between injury and treatment on recovery of NSDs of the ION following open reduction internal fixation. Methods: Subjects who had ZMC fracture and paresthesia were studied. The lag time between injury and treatment was considered as the predictive factor. The level of NSDs according to the brush test and two-point discrimination (TPD) test and self-reported NSD were the outcomes of this study. Self-reported NSD was quantified using a visual analog scale. Results: Forty patients were studied. The lag time between injury and treatment had a significant correlation with the result of the TPD test and the self-reported level of NSD. In 73.6% of patients who had NSD following ZMC fracture, every 1-day delay in treatment increased the incidence of self-reported paresthesia by 0.44. Conclusions: It seems, a delay in treatment of ZMC fractures increased the risk of NSD.

scholarly journals Association of bilateral flat feet with knee pain and disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis: A cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 35 (11) ◽  
pp. 2490-2498 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hirotaka Iijima ◽  
Hiroshi Ohi ◽  
Takuya Isho ◽  
Tomoki Aoyama ◽  
Naoto Fukutani ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Knee Osteoarthritis ◽  
Knee Pain ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Flat Feet
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