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7 articles for “visual analogue scale (VAS)”
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A Comparative Study Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Polyarthritis with Respect to Rheumatoid Factor (RF), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Abstract: Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. Pain, which can vary in severity, is a common symptom in virtually all types of arthritis. The present study is a comparative study between rheumatoid arthritis and polyarthritis with respect to various parameters such as RF, CRP, ESR and VAS. As results, the comparison between these types of arthritis is statistically significant (p < 0.05) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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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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Understanding the Efficacy of Homoeopathic Remedies in the Treatment of Heloma (Corn)
Abstract: Heloma (Corn), is a horny induration and thickening of the stratum corneum resulting from faulty mechanics, irregular distribution of pressure, bony prominences and repetitive motion injury due to repetitive activities or problems with footwear. Thus, both the extrinsic factor and the intrinsic factor are responsible for the formation of Heloma (Corn) affecting 14-18% of people. As most people consider it as a non-threatening condition, they seek home remedial measures like …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Unani Medicine and Yoga Therapy in the Management of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Case Series
Abstract: Dysmenorrhea is the most common gynaecological disorder in adolescent women, as the incidence of dysmenorrhea is highest with estimates ranging from 20 to 90%. Recurrent short-term school absence is the leading cause of dysmenorrhea in adolescent girls. Curative options in conventional medicine for dysmenorrhea include NSAIDS, oral contraceptives and surgical interventions, but because of the adverse effects, of NSAIDS and OCPs more and more patients are opting for alternative methods …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Comparison of McKenzie Treatment and Inhibitive Distraction on Cervical Range of Motion, Disability in Subjects with Nonspecific Neck Pain
Abstract: This is a comparative study to compare the effectiveness of McKenzie method and Inhibitive Distraction on subjects with nonspecific neck pain. A total of 34 subjects were included based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria through convenient sampling and divided into two groups. Outcome measures were a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) with a 10 cm baseline, a Gravity Inclinometer (Figure 1), and Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability Scale (CNFDS). Result of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 34–44 Read article
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Comparative Study of Psychomotor Performance in Depression Patients with Healthy Volunteers
Abstract: Antidepressant drug therapy can affect psychomotor performance of patients suffering from depression. Hence, the present study was planned to assess the psychomotor performance of under therapy depression patients with healthy volunteers using battery of psychometric tests. Twenty under therapy patients suffering from depression and taking antidepressant drugs treatment for not less than six months were compared with 20 healthy volunteers. The psychometric test battery included three subjective visual analogue scales …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 15–18 Read article
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Effect of Ultrasound and Low Level Laser Therapy on Nerve Conduction Studies in Patients with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common entrapment neuropathy resulting from median nerve compression with the symptoms of pain, numbness and tingling in the hand and fingers. There are many conservative treatment options available for carpal tunnel syndrome. Ultrasound and low level LASER therapy are found to be one of the effective conservative treatments. The purpose of this study is to find the effect of ultrasound and low level LASER therapy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 9–14 Read article