Molla Fentanew*, Gashaw Jember Belay, Misganaw Belay, Melese Gobezie, Gebremariam Bekele, Kefale Getie, Kassaw Belay Shiferaw and Mihret Dejen Takele
DOI: 10.37421/2573-0312.2023.8.336
Background: Accurate evaluation of inadequacy of physical activity for hypertensive patients is important to determine patients’ health outcomes and intervention measures. Information about physical inactivity among patients with hypertension in Ethiopia is not well known. Therefore; this study was aimed to assess the inadequacy of physical activity and its associated factors among hypertensive patients.
Methods: An institution based cross-sectional study was conducted from March 11 to June 12, 2021 among 423 selected adult hypertensive patients attending at the university of Gondar comprehensive specialized hospital. Face to face interview was conducted using a structured questionnaire by trained data collectors. Participants were selected through a systematic random sampling technique. Physical activity was assessed by Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Data were analyzed by using SPSS version-20 statistical software. Both bivariable and multivariable logistic regression analysis was computed and in the multivariable logistic regression analysis model Adjusted Odds Ratio (AOR) with 95% Confidence Interval (CI) and p-value less than 0.05 were used to identify the associated factors with physical activities.
Results: Our study showed that 80.9% (95% CI; 76.8-84.5) had adequate physical activity, being old age (AOR: 10.289, 95% CI (3.208-33.006), low or poor self-efficacy (AOR: 10.339, 95% CI (4.894-21.838), poor self-rated health (AOR: 5.905, 95% CI (1.725-20.128), and lack of adequate facilities (AOR: 4.074, 95% CI (1.719-9.658) were significantly associated with inadequate physical activity.
Conclusion: Our study found that majority of the hypertensive patients had adequate physical activity. Being old age, poor self-efficacy, lack of adequate facilities, and poor self-rated health were associated factors for inadequate physical activity.
Neha Chitale*, Shirish Varghese, Om Wadhokar, and Tushar Palekar
Background: 48-78% of football players experience soreness and pain of the quadriceps, especially players who play numerous games without proper recovery and rest. Quadriceps muscle is prone to overuse developing muscle tightness and hyperirritability of sensory nerves producing pain. Percussion therapy is the use of massage gun technology with rapid vibrations and percussions to the skin and underlying soft tissue.
Aim: To observe the effects of percussion therapy vs. stretching on soreness, pain and range of motion in individuals with quadriceps soreness.
Methodology: 60 participants were assigned to two groups. Group A received percussion therapy for 2 mins and group B received stretching for 10-15 seconds over the quadriceps muscle. NPRS, ELY’S and Likert scale for DOMS was assessed pre-treatment as well as post-treatment. Results: A statistically significant difference was seen in soreness, pain and Likert scale for soreness (p<0.001) between the groups and percussion therapy provided a significantly higher improvement.
Conclusion: Percussion therapy is more beneficial as compared to stretching in individuals with quadriceps soreness. There was a significant reduction in quadriceps pain post-treatment by percussion therapy.
Neetu Rani Dhiman*, Vyom Gyanpuri and Venkatesh Mishra
DOI: 10.37421/2573-0312.2022.7.266
Background and Aim: Myofascial Release (MFR) is a soft tissue mobilisation technique that has been widely researched and supported to increase muscular flexibility and joint range of motion along Superficial Back Line (SBL) structures. The purpose of the present study is to examine and compare the acute effects of MFR and post-isometric relaxation (PIR) applied on plantar fascia, on flexibility of superficial back line (hamstring muscle).
Design: This was a pilot single blind Randomized Control Trial (RCT).
Participants: Thirty young healthy students (24 boys and 6 girls; mean age 21.46 ± 0.97)
Methods: Inclusion and exclusion criteria were followed, and baseline measurements for the Toe-Touch Test (TTT) and active Straight Leg Raise Test (SLRT) were obtained. Subjects were then ran-domly assigned to the MFR group and the PIR group. The MFR group received the technique on plantar surface of the feet by applying a gentle and sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue. The PIR group received the technique on plantar flexors by placing them in stretched position, performing isometric contraction followed by relaxation and lengthening. Both interventions will be performed for 10 minutes. Afterwards, the Toe Touch Test and straight leg raise test were re-assessed.
Results: Before and after intervention SLRT (both right and left) and TTT difference (within group differences) is statistically significant (p<0.05) in both MFR and PIR group. Between-group com-parison also shows significant difference in both groups with p<0.05. The MFR group showed a significant difference in the SLR test and Toe Touch test compared to the PIR group (p<0.05).
Conclusion: The results of the current study showed that MFR on the planter fascia was immediate-ly effective for improving flexibility of the SBL for the hamstring muscle.
Trial registration: CTRI/2021/08/035518
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