The effects of myofascial manual therapy on muscle activity and blood flow in people with low back pain

Over the past ten years structured clinical massage techniques aimed at the myofascial structures of the body have become a common choice of therapy for people with low back pain (LBP) (Ajimsha, Al-Mudahka and Al-Madzhar, 2015), yet the mechanisms behind their effects remain unclear. The overall aim of this study was to determine the benefits of myofascial manual therapy through an evaluation of the possible mechanisms associated with changes to muscle activity and blood flow, in people with low back pain. The first study aimed to investigate the effects of structured clinical massage techniques (CM) on the flexion relaxation response (FRP) of the paraspinal muscles, range of movement (ROM), pain and disability profiles in subjects with non-specific chronic low back pain compared to a relaxation massage (RM) treatment. Results indicated a main effect of time for trials achieving FRP for the multifidus muscle F (1, 13) = 12.109, p = .004 and a marginal main effect of time for the erector spinae muscle F (1, 13) = 4.495, p = .054. There were significant improvements in VAS F (1, 13) = 6.74, p = .022, and PRI F (1, 13) = 10.254, p

Assessing feedback practices in classroom assessment at federal government educational institutions of Lahore, Pakistan

This study aimed at investigating current feedback practices in classroom assessment. A sample of 300 participants including 150 teachers and 150 students each was selected using a stratified random sampling technique. Under the positivist paradigm, a survey method was deployed to conduct the research. In this study, a self-developed questionnaire comprising 20 items was used for data collection from the participants. The collected data was analyzed using SPSS (24.0). Frequencies and percentages were calculated in descriptive stats, whereas an independent sample t-test was used to verify research hypotheses. The study explored that class tests, class exercises, homework, and trial work during lessons were the most commonly used assessment tools whereas essay-type questions, and multiple-type questions were the most commonly used assessment formats. Moreover, it was found that delayed marking and returning of assessment tasks, less or no motivation for better performance, and lack of contact with parents were the major issues in feedback on classroom assessment at Federal Government Educational Institutions (FGEIs). The study recommended that the workload of teachers should be reduced so that they may have sufficient time to design and evaluate assessment tasks. Professional training on assessment on regular basis may be arranged for the faculty. A comprehensive plan of classroom assessment may be proposed by school principals along with a defined syllabus and be timely communicated the same to all stakeholders. An effective mechanism of monitoring to assess classroom assessment feedback practices may also be established

Sudden Maternal Death from Suspected Amniotic Fluid Embolism and a Dead Baby Delivered with Natal Teeth

Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is a rare presentation in obstetric emergencies that carries great risk for the life of both mother and fetus. It is usually characterized by sudden cardiovascular collapse, respiratory distress and disseminated intravascular coagulation. Here we present a case of sudden death of a pregnant woman due to suspected AFE. We also present a rare finding of natal teeth in her deceased baby, which along with reported AFE in the mother, is an unlikely event in the medical literature

Context Based Knowledge Management in Healthcare: An EA Approached

While an enterprise architectural approach is appropriate for business and IT alignment it also has potential with respect to the design and implementation of healthcare applications by effective representation of healthcare processes. Our research is to develop an enterprise architectural framework for managing contextual knowledge by exploiting object location deduction technologies in healthcare processes that involve the movement of patients. Such a framework is intended to facilitate healthcare managers in adopting location deduction technologies for patient care resulting in improvements in clinical process management and healthcare services

DETERMINATION OF 10-GINGEROL IN INDIAN GINGER BY VALIDATED HPTLC METHOD OF SAMPLES COLLECTED ACROSS SUBCONTINENT OF INDIA

Objective: A simple, sensitive, precise, and accurate stability indicating HPTLC (high-performance thin-layer chromatography) method for analysis of 10-gingerol in ginger has been developed and validated as perICH guidelines.Methods: The separation was achieved on TLC (thin layer chromatography) aluminum plates pre-coated with silica gel 60F254 using n-hexane: ethyl acetate 55:45 (%, v/v) as a mobile phase. Densitometric analysis was performed at 569 nm.Results: This system was found to have a compact spot of 10-gingerol at RF value of 0.57±0.03. For the proposed procedure, linearity (r2 = 0.998±0.02), limit of detection (18ng/spot), limit of quantification (42 ng/spot), recovery (ranging from 98.35%–100.68%), were found to be satisfactory.Conclusion: Statistical analysis reveals that the content of 10-gingerol in different geographical region varied significantly. The highest and lowest concentration of 10-gingerol in ginger was found to be present in a sample of Patna, Lucknow and Surat respectively which inferred that the variety of ginger found in Patna, Lucknow are much superior to other regions of India

Effect of Trading Companies Share on Investors Attitude and Financial Behavior

Pakistan is under developing country and it has an unpredictable market nature of shareholder-investors observe the company’s performance. This research could help to companies in understanding financial behavior, attitude and investors’ satisfaction in stock trade. Financial behavior is comparatively new subject in Pakistan therefore; this study has examined the financial behavior and attitude of investors. The behavioral finance that has been attempt to understand the positive experiences influences investors’ financial behavior. This study has find out that investor satisfaction is strongest in influence of positive financial behavior of investor and trader in stock trading; positive experience and investors satisfaction are strengthens the investment decision of investors and increases behavior loyalty to prefer over competitor. The findings of this study has showing that investment gains results in more positive financial behavior and experience which leads investors satisfaction and preference the company over competitor. However negative financial behavior and complain induce by loss and loss also results decrease in behavior and attitudinal loyalty which leads the disappointment and regret. Purpose – The main purpose of this study is to find factors that effects the positive experiences with stock trading on investors’ and trader’s satisfaction, attitudinal loyalty and financial behavior in Pakistan. Design /methods and approach – The research framework links with experiences in stock trade for positive (negative) experiences, attitude and financial behavior is developed. The research framework is measured with data from sample of Karachi; the data is analyzed in smart PLS which is variance based structural equation modeling using partial least square path modeling, non-parametric software. Research Limitation – This study is focused on trading experience with company’s active investors and traders in banking industry in Pakistan. The future research could be research in other sectors with inter-related issue of investors and traders in stock trade. Originality/ Value – This is the first study in this research area; this study is determined the experiences with positive (negative) financial behavior, attitude and investors satisfaction of investors and traders in stock trade. Therefore adding in this area of study, which will help in understanding the investors and traders attitude and financial behavior in financial market. Keywords – Financial Behavior, Investor satisfaction and Attitudes, Traders or Brokers and Investors Behavior, Positive and negative Experience. Paper type – Research Paper DOI: 10.7176/RJFA/11-12-09 Publication date:June 30th 202