Correlation of Self-Reported and Performance-Based Measures In Patients With Non-Traumatic Stiff Shoulder Pathologies: An Observational Study

Background: Self-reported measures represent patients' perspectives toward their disease, but their performance levels may vary. Performance-based measures mimic the patient's functional activity movement, which helps evaluate specific task components, including how the therapist approached the task. Both measures report the patient's functional level from the patient's or therapist's perspective. The study was done to determine the correlation between self-reported and performance-based measures outcomes in non-traumatic stiff shoulder pathologies. Method: Self-reported outcome measure scores were recorded using the Shoulder Pain And Disability Index (SPADI), Disabilities of Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (DASH), and Patient Specific Functional Scale (PSFS). Performance-based measures scores of the shoulder were given using function-related tests of the shoulder: 1) Hand to the neck, 2) Hand to scapula 3) Hand to the opposite scapula. Result: Inferential statistics were done using the Pearson correlation test, and the significance level was set at p<0.05. Pearson correlation test showed: 1) Weak statistically significant correlation between SPADI versus function-related test 1(r= 0.32), DASH versus Function-related test 1(r= 0.31), and function-related test 2(r= 0.31) and PSFS versus function-related test 1(r= 0.36). 2) Other correlations were Very Weak and non-significant. Conclusion: As the correlation between all three self-reported measures and each of the three function-related tests has become weak, there is a need to include both self-reported and performance-based measures in assessing patients with non-traumatic stiff shoulder pathologies

Identifying mild cognitive impairment and its predictors among normal middle adulthood in Pune, Maharashtra: A community-based cross-sectional survey

Background: Cognitive health is still an undermined, hidden issue in India. Cognitive decline like forgetfulness, inattention, slowness affects one's daily living. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is an intermediate stage between dementia &amp; normal cognition. Study suggests this decline begins around mid20s with average memory decline detected by mid30s.Thus, the study explore the dearth in literature regarding the prevalence and risk factors of MCI in middle adulthood in India. Methods: A community-based, cross-sectional analytical study conducted on 605 adults aged 40–60years in Pune, India after an ethical clearance. Pre-diagnosed cases of psychological &amp; neurological problems were excluded. Cognition, physical activity and lifestyle were assessed using Addenbrookes cognitive examination-III test, International physical activity questionnaire-SF and Simple lifestyle indicator questionnaire respectively. Also preset questions for socio-demographic data and risk factors was interviewed. Results: Data was analyzed by chi square and multivariate logistic regression. Prevalence of MCI among adult was 27.77 % with 95 % CI (24.35–31.47). The risk of MCI significantly increases in higher age groups, in females, higher in lower educational status, one with severe stress level and with low physical activity (p  0.05). Conclusion: Thus, the prevalence of MCI (27.77 %) in adults aged 40–60 years might be an alarming issue of early onset of dementia. Therefore, it is advised to include early cognitive assessment, to intervene quickly and decrease the burden of diseases

Effects of mobile phone texting on postural control and gait parameters in college students

Background: Mobile phone has become a part of everyday life. Mobile phone texting is one of the major causes of road traffic accidents, falls and injuries in young adults. Dual-task activities while using mobile phone increases the risk of falls. Objectives: To find out the changes in postural control and gait parameters while using mobile phone in young college students. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 college students of age 18–25 years participated in the study. NeuroCom Balance Master was used and the subjects were tested with and without phone. The participants had to maintain balance on firm surface and foam surfaces with and without phone. For walking, participants had to walk without phone followed by walking with phone. Outcome measures used were Modified Clinical test for Sensory Interaction on balance and Walk Across for balance and gait respectively. Results: The study showed statistically significant changes in postural control on firm and foam surfaces. Furthermore, the gait parameters such as step length, speed and step length symmetry were altered significantly, except step width while using the mobile phone. Conclusion: Subjects showed increased postural sway, step length and step length symmetry while the step width and speed decreased on using the mobile phone

Abstracts of Scientifica 2022

This book contains the abstracts of the papers presented at Scientifica 2022, Organized by the Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, India, held on 12–13 March 2022. This conference helps bring researchers together across the globe on one platform to help benefit the young researchers. There were six invited talks from different fields of Physiotherapy and seven panel discussions including over thirty speakers across the globe which made the conference interesting due to the diversity of topics covered during the conference. Conference Title:  Scientifica 2022Conference Date: 12–13 March 2022Conference Location: Sancheti Institute College of PhysiotherapyConference Organizer: Sancheti Institute College of Physiotherapy, Pune, Maharashtra, Indi