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4 articles for “range of motion (ROM)”
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Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
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
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Effectiveness of Planned Demonstration on “Log Rolling and Range of Motion Exercises” on Performance Score among the Caregivers of Spinal Trauma Patients
Abstract: The disability rate among patients with spinal cord injury is high. Log rolling and range of motion (ROM) exercises are essential to prevent bedsores and contractures. The caregivers of these patients need to be aware about these two important procedures. Therefore, this study was carried out in the neurosurgery unit of a tertiary care hospital. Two standardized tools, i.e., “ASIA (American Spinal Injury Assessment) grading scale” and “Muscle Strength Scale” …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 73–78 Read article
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Effectiveness of Planned Demonstration on “Log Rolling and Range of Motion Exercises” on Performance Score among the Caregivers of Spinal Trauma Patients
Abstract: The disability rate among patients with spinal cord injury is high. Log rolling and range of motion (ROM) exercises are essential to prevent bedsores and contractures. The caregivers of these patients need to be aware about these two important procedures. Therefore, this study was carried out in the neurosurgery unit of a tertiary care hospital. Two standardized tools, i.e., “ASIA (American Spinal Injury Assessment) grading scale” and “Muscle Strength Scale” …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 73–78 Read article
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Single Case Study on the Effectiveness of Macquarie Injury Management Group (MIMG) Protocol on the Subject of Primary Osteoarthritis of Knee
Abstract: Aim: To check the effectiveness of Macquarie Injury Management Group (MIMG) protocol in subject of primary osteoarthritis of knee. Purpose: Manual therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for knee osteoarthritis, but it is necessary to evaluate the effectiveness of the MIMG manual therapy technique. However, there is a dearth of literature on the effectiveness of Macquarie injury management group (MIMG) protocol in subject of osteoarthritis of knee. …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 7–12 Read article