Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions, Vol. 13 No. 1

Published Subscription 15 Mar 2023

Various Aging Factors and Their Significant Impacts on the Skin

By Abhishek Kumar, Anuska Singh, Shubham Tripathi, Vidisha Bajpai

Abstract: As the average lifespan in developed nations rises, proper aged skin care has become a dermatological concern. The complicated, multifaceted process of skin aging has a genetically established baseline pace but can also be sped up by socioeconomic, mechanical, or environmental variables. Skin fragility, skin resiliency, the danger of toxicological injuries, the promotion of the development of different cutaneous illnesses, and aesthetically unfavorable consequences like wrinkles and uneven pigmentation are …

Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article

Published Subscription 6 Jun 2023

Relationship Between Divided Attention and Recall

By Hidaaya Jabir, Jeeva Jose, Abhishek B.P

Abstract: Memory and attention are considered to be important cognitive functions and depend on each other. Attention is considered to be important for recall of information; in other words, it is a pre-requisite for information to be registered in memory. A total of 45 participants were recruited for the study. Equal number of males and females were recruited. The mean age of the participants was 19.3 years. The primary and the …

Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 11–15 Read article

Published Subscription 22 Jun 2023

Smartphone Addiction and Its Repercussions on Social Lives and Mental Health

By Neelam Balekar, Payal Amulani

Abstract: Our world is now a digital one, where smartphones and other electronic devices have become an inseparable part of our daily routine. In today's digital world, it is hard to imagine a life without smartphones and other technological devices. However, the increasing reliance on these devices has given rise to a prevalent issue known as Nomophobia, or the fear of being without a mobile phone. This phenomenon has become particularly …

Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 16–25 Read article

Published Subscription 22 Jun 2023

Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis

By Jyotirekha Sharma, Mridula Das, Kangkan Talukdar

Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder which is progressive in nature. It is one of the major health problems that causes pain, functional limitations resulting in reduced quality of life. It involves damage to the articular cartilage and surrounding tissues causing osteophyte formation. Knee osteoarthritis is common among adults with the most common symptom being mechanical pain. As the prevalence of the disease is increasing, there is a need …

Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article

Published Subscription 28 Jun 2023

A Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Rigid Tape Versus Kinesio Tape for Decreasing Pain and Increasing Strength in Chronic Ankle Instability Among Badminton Players

By Pinky Dutta, Kirankumar Shivasharanappa, Annie Thomas, S. Senthil Kumar, Jeyakumar .

Abstract: Background: Badminton requires agility for a better performance. Sprain in the ankle is a common disability for badminton players. Inadequate rehabilitation leads to chronic ankle instability. Rigid and Kinesio taping are used to decrease pain and increase strength. Objective: To compare the effects of rigid and Kinesio tape in subjects with chronic ankle instability for decreasing pain and increasing strength. Procedures: In the Group I, 15 subjects were administered with …

Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 35–42 Read article