World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;3(1):WJPMR-03-1014 | Open Access
Lorenzo Andreani, Andrea Vullo, Federico Falcinelli, Neri Elisabetta, Ferrari Elisa and Capanna Rodolfo
Background: Megaprosthesis (MP) is a modular prosthetic system designed for skeletal reconstructions after major resections. Rehabilitation plays a pivotal role in the recovery and subsequent maintenance of the highest possible quality of life. However a standardised rehabilitation protocol for MPs patients has not been yet established. Our literature search highlighted the lack of any recognized rehabilitation protocol for ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 02, 2021 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2021;3(1):WJPMR-03-1013 | Open Access
Raghu K and Moiz Ahmed
The present study elevates the effect of plyometric training exercises on the shot- put performance of schoolboys. In this study, the researcher has been taken sixty subjects as high school boys from a selected High School, Chimmapudi, Khammam district. Telangana region, at random and their ages, lie in between 14 to 16 years. The subjects were divided into two identical groups, which ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 13, 2021 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;2(1):WJPMR-02-1012 | Open Access
Jatothu Somanna
The purpose of this study is, among all the psychological, anthropometrical, psychological, performance variables in rank on the performance wise of players, anthropometrical variables such as height and arm length how they play a significant and essential role in Volleyball players. In this paper, we focused on psychological variables such as speed (50 mt run in sec), Arm strength and arm ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated May 04, 2020 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;2(1):WJPMR-02-1011 | Open Access
Pabitra Kumar S, Diwakar Mishra, Sakti Prasad D and Mamata manjari S
Background: Flat foot is one of the most common pediatric foot problems that constitute 90% of clinic visits by parents. A number of factors have been attributed for development of this foot deformity. Controversies exist about their clinical significance and thus the management. However, without fully understanding the etiology, it is unclear that which approach is most appropriate for ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Apr 24, 2020 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;2(1):WJPMR-02-1010 | Open Access
Dimitrios Stasinopoulos
Lateral Elbow Tendinopathy (LET) commonly referred as tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a common musculoskeletal/sports injury. LET is usually defined as a syndrome of pain in the area of the lateral epicondyle which may be degenerative rather than inflammatory [1]. The main complaints of patients with LET are pain and decreased function both of which may affect daily activities [2]. ... Read more
EDITORIAL Updated Apr 23, 2020 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;2(1):WJPMR-02-1009 | Open Access
Agwubuike EO, Alagbu Chukwubuikem Eugene and Innocent N
The biochemical/pharmacologic agents and nutrients or properties of the botanical derivatives (drugs) and the detrimental nature of their use, is fast becoming a bane that tend to destroy the real essence or meaning of sports management and competition of today. Hence this study was set to investigate the management implications of the perceptions of Nigerian elite Athletes on orthodox/... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 25, 2020 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2020;2(1):WJPMR-02-1008 | Open Access
Eugene AC, Innocent N, Blessing CII, Adline AC, Obidigbo AE, Victor O, Edith AA, Okey UC Louis N, Chidinmma OE, Ekwutosi KC, Tobechukwu AV and Emmanuel OS
The study examined the perception of Human Kinetics (Physical Education) and Engineering (Technology) Education, teachers on health safety practice skills: Legal liabilities and tort administrative agenda. These two fields of academic disciplines are prone to accidents/injuries during practical classes, in workshops and physical education (sports) activities arenas. Some of such accidents may be in the magnitude that parents or ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Mar 16, 2020 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(2):WJPMR-01-1007 | Open Access
Jayati Mehta, Merlyn Tilak, Anita Rebecca Sundrasekaran, Prashanth H Chalageri and Bijesh Yadav
Background and objectives: Lateral Epicondylalgia (LE) affects 1% to 3% of the adult population, peak incidence between the age 45 years and 54 years. Intensive use of a mouse device, and keyboard, are the main risk factors for LE in computer workers. Diamond taping technique has been shown to reduce pain and improve grip strength in LE up to 30 minutes post-taping. To ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Nov 28, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(2):WJPMR-01-1006 | Open Access
Tsiwaye Gebreyesus, Solomon Weldemariam, Solomon Fasika, Eskedar Abebe and Manay Kifle
Background: School teachers are among the occupational groups who are affected with low back pain. The 2010 Global Burden of Disease suggested that low back pain is amongst the top sixth disability (DALYs) causing disease and injuries. A significant body of research has reported that school teachers are at an increased risk of low back pain, with a prevalence ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Sep 11, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(1):WJPMR-01-1005 | Open Access
Abayneh Alamer, Gebresilassie Kahsay and Hariharasudhan Ravichandran
Background: Diastasis recti is the common condition that occurs during pregnancy characterized by separation of rectus abdominis muscle in the midline of linea alba. Discontinuity of rectus abdominis muscle weakens the abdomen and reduces the stability of lumbar spine and pelvis. This results in lumbopelvic pain, prolapse of abdominal organs and weakens the pelvic floor muscles. To date ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Aug 16, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(1):WJPMR-01-1004 | Open Access
Bryndin EG and Bryndina IE
In article technological diagnostics of mental, physiological and intellectual condition of the person according to the spectral analysis of biofield is considered. The spectral analysis of biofield is fundamentals of natural technology. According to the spectral analysis of biofield the card of a physiological and intellectual condition of the person is formed. According to the card stage-by-stage influence by light, ... Read more
REVIEW ARTICLE Updated Aug 12, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(1):WJPMR-01-1003 | Open Access
Alagbu Chukwubuikem Eugene, Alagbu Chinwe Adline , Chike-Ijezie Ifeoma Blessing and Agwubike Elias Okey
In the advanced countries of the world, their coaches, sports administrators and other stakeholders in sports, spare no efforts in searching for the best quality food that will enhance and improve the performance of their athletes. Since they are aware, that the type of food eaten by an athlete and source of production, could have tremendous implications on their performance, ... Read more
RESEARCH ARTICLE Updated Jul 01, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(1):WJPMR-01-1002 | Open Access
Andrew Hague
So long as there are emergencies, we shall need emergency doctors. Is it unrealistic to believe that we can plan our lives so that emergencies never happen? Utopia is a dreamland, it is said, but nevertheless, without such visions we have no sense of direction. If the unexpected can be anticipated and avoided then pain, suffering and disruption is minimized.
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MINI REVIEW Updated Jun 05, 2019 PDF
World J Phys Med Rehabil. 2019;1(1):WJPMR-01-1001 | Open Access
Andrew Hague
The only way to be released from pain is to cure the cause of the pain. Four options: a) Mask the pain by switching off the brain b) Death c) Learning to live with it d) Cure the cause of the pain.
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CASE SERIES Updated Apr 04, 2019 PDF