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Immediate effect of Positional release therapy vs Ischemic compression therapy for gastrocnemius latent trigger point to reduce pain and improve active ankle dorsiflexion in football players: A comparative study

Arshee , Bagdadi, Mohd Junaid, Shaikh, Sanat, Kulkarni · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Football is moderate contact sport. Correspondence to FIFA world cup survey, the injuries most frequently affected was lower extremity (65.4%). Maximum injured site was found to be the calf (29.62%). Latent…

Recent Advances For Upper Extremity Rehabilitation In Acute And Subacute Post Stroke Survivors : A Narrative Review

Nandinee, Chotai, Shraddha, Diwan · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Post-stroke survivors experience motor impairments and poor arm recovery, necessitating early rehabilitation. Robot-assisted therapy is being explored for improved outcomes, but is not feasible for all clini…

Association between BMI and Quadricep strength on function, health related quality of life and progression of condition in a patient with osteoarthritis of knee joint: A cross-sectional study

Kruti, Thakkar · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Knee OA is a leading cause of pain, disability, and reduced QoL globally, especially in aging. BMI is a critical risk factor for OA. Quadriceps strength plays a crucial role in joint stability and function,…

National Assessment and Accreditation Council: Awareness & Perception of Physiotherapy Faculty

Avi, Choudhary, Himani, Kaushik · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: In India, the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) is an autonomous body under the University Grant Commission (UGC), ensuring continuous quality improvement and quality assurance in higher e…

Role of physiotherapists in Early detection and intervention of disabilities

Deepak, Anap, Abhijit, Diwate · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Physiotherapists are indispensable in the early detection and intervention of disabilities. Their expertise in human movement, rehabilitation, and functional recovery enables them to identify and address potential issue…

Mckenzie approach for quadratus lumborum dysfunction in patients suffering from chronic low back pain with borderline BMI

Askal Ali, K, Mahendran, P, Kalaiselvi, K · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

Background: Low back pain is the common condition people with borderline mckenzie Method are popular active treatment approach that include both exercise and information for patient with chronic LBP. Objectives: To asse…

Modified portable model Functional Reach Test Tool.: Modified portable model Functional Reach Test Tool.

Shyam, Ganvir, Deepti, Thokal, Aishwarya, Sidhaye · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

The Modified portable model Functional Reach Test tool is a single item test developed as a quick screening for balance problems in community dwelling older adults. It is also an objective measurement tool for checking…

Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy by Subin Soleman

Archana, Nagargoje, Eakta, Pande, Abhijit, Diwate · VIMS JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY;

In 2018, the book Techniques in Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy was released. Evidence-based practice continues to be the cornerstone for the best care in the rapidly changing area of physiotherapy, especially cardiopulmo…

Determinant of Pastoralist Participation in Dry Fish Agribusiness Value Chain Activities: An Implication for Employment Opportunities

Bor, Chuol · Jefore Ethiopian Journal of Applied Sciences;

Dry fish agribusiness offers pastoralist communities a valuable source of income during the dry season when livestock productivity declines. This study examined pastoralist participation in the dry fish agribusiness val…

استكشاف ممارسات التوعية والإرشاد لصيادلة المجتمع الليبي تجاه تفاعلات الأدوية مع أدوية خفض السكر عن طريق الفم.

Rghebi, Nabila, Alsbani, Ensherah Ben Zekri · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

مرض السكري هو مرض أيضي مزمن يتميز بارتفاع مستويات الجلوكوز في الدم، مما يؤدي بمرور الوقت إلى مضاعفات خطيرة. النوع الأكثر شيوعًا هو مرض السكري من النوع 2، وعادةً ما يصيب البالغين، والذي يحدث عندما يصبح الجسم مقاومًا للأن…

Effects of Vitamin D Insufficiency on Hemoglobin Levels and Skin Infections Among Libyans of Various Ages

Eman Alsqyar, Antisar Ibashouk, Nesrin Ballaq · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study explores the effects of vitamin D deficiency on hemoglobin levels and skin infections in 138 Libyan men and women across various ages. A cross-sections study was done in Al-Ajilat city, during the period from…

Serum Zinc Levels in Celiac Paediatric Patients on Gluten Free Diet

Elsumdi, Hanan, Abdalla Rfieda · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder with both genetic and environmental factors involved in its pathogenesis. It characterizes by small intestinal atrophy and malabsorption of essential nutrients, vitamins and trac…

Comparative Evaluation of Microhardness between Monolithic and Multilayered Zirconia: An in-vitro Study in Prosthodontic

Milad Eshah, Mohamed Zeglam, Sireen Meheshi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aimed to evaluate and compare the microhardness of monolithic zirconia and multilayered zirconia to investigate the influence of material composition and structural design on their mechanical properties. ‏Cyl…

Biochemical Changes and Plasma Level of Lipoprotein-Associated Phospholipase A2 in Patients with and without Coronary Artery Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study

Bahaedin Ben-Mahmud, Abdulmunam Fellah, Khaloud Essokni · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the leading cause of death worldwide. the aim of study is to evaluate the association between plasma lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2 (Lp-PLA2) and the clinical and biochemical ri…

تقييم بعض الخصائص الغذائية للحوم الإبل الليبية المنشأ

Hajer Omar, Asma Omar, Mahmoud Elderbi, Mabroka Omar, Marwa Faraj, Aisha Abdulhamid · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

تهدف الدراسة الحالية إلى التركيز على القيمة الغذائية للحوم الإبل. حيث يتمتع لحم الإبل بنفس القيمة الغذائية التي تتمتع بها المصادر الأساسية للحوم الحمراء أو البيضاء. الجمل وهو مخلوق صحراوي، لحومه مغذيه تمامًا مثل الحيوان…

Drug Administration Errors Between Anesthetists: The Burden in Libya

Dalal Almghairbi, Rachel Evley, Takawira Marufu · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Safe medication preparation and administration is a key part of anaesthesia practice. While anaesthesia practice has become safer, some medication errors can be inevitable leading to devastating complications. There is…

Frequency of Second Mesiobuccal Canals in Maxillary First Molar using Cone Beam Computed Tomography in Libyan Subpopulation in Zliten city

Aalaali Ehbesh, Mohamed Attir, Ahmed Alteer · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study was conducted to evaluate the frequency of Second Mesiobuccal Canals (MB2) in maxillary first molar teeth of a Libyan subpopulation in Zliten city, and to assess the presence of MB2 based on gender and locati…

The Use of ecfX Gene as a Specific Identification Target of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Isolated from Infected Wounds

Ibrahim Teka, Alsbani, Amal Elfaitori, Hajer Almuaget · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a significant pathogen in medical settings, accounting for 10% to 20% of infections acquired. This oxidase-positive, Gram-negative bacteria is well-known for its ability to cause respiratory pr…

Post-Marketing Quality Control of Different Brands of Paracetamol and Paracetamol Plus Caffeine Tablets Available in Libyan Markets

Zaema Elbaroudi, Omar Rbeida, Ruwida Kamour, Rashad Ghrew, Nada Al-Dali, Raniem Gammo · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Paracetamol (PA) is a widely used non-prescription analgesic and antipyretic medicine. This active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) available alone or in a combination formula as with caffeine (CA). Hence, it is essentia…

Antibiogram Profiles and Disinfectant Effectiveness on Bacterial Isolates in the Surgical Intensive Care Unit

Salwa Eltawaty, Ahmed Kabbashi, Tawfeek Altawaty, Mariam Boukhushaym · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Although studying bacterial contaminants in intensive care units has become a common topic, it is still being studied because of its importance in preserving the lives of patients and healthcare workers, where there is…

OXIDATIVE STRESS AND MALE INFERTILITY: MECHANISMS, BIOMARKERS, AND THERAPEUTIC IMPLICATIONS: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Vakade, Kiran P, Thandu, Sanjeeva Kumar Goud · International Journal of Current Research in Physiology and Pharmacology;

Male infertility accounts for approximately 40-50% of all infertility cases worldwide, with oxidative stress (OS) identified as a pivotal etiological contributor in up to 80% of infertile men. This review examines the m…

Real-time Processing Optimization of Convolutional Neural Network in Edge Computing System

Lai, Shean · Journal of Computational Systems and Applications;

On the edge nodes of Azure Stack Edge, network interfaces often experience packet queuing during peak periods due to congestion and high load. To address this issue, MobileNet was used to analyze network traffic in real…

Impact of Diet on Gum Health in Adults: A Prospective Cohort Study

Roula Etwati, Fars Mughrbi, Khalid Omar, Ghada Alzwaghi · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Periodontal diseases such as gum disease and periodontitis are persistent inflammatory disease processes which are multifactorial including diet. Nutrition's influence over periodontal disorders may result via systemic…

The Dark Side of Acid Suppression: Exploring Mood Changes in Omeprazole treated Mice

Safa Elbadri, Khadija Mohammed, Arig Mesallati · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

Depression is considered as one of the most common major health obstacles in the communities, according to World Health Organization (WHO) about 3.8% of population are suffering from depression. The prevalence of depres…

Clinical and Visual Outcomes of Transepithelial Photorefractive Keratectomy After Myopic Correction in A Private Clinic in Benghazi Using Schwind Amaris

Mostafa El Awami, Hamad Elzarrug · AlQalam Journal of Medical and Applied Sciences;

This study aimed to assess the results of correcting myopia with transepithelial photorefractive keratectomy (TransPRK) performed using the Schwind Amaris Machine. A total of 44 eyes have been included in this prospecti…