Abstract

Background: Forward head posture (FHP) is commonly observed in people who spend prolonged periods working at a computer. Changes in cervical alignment may be associated with alterations in trunk muscle function.

Objective: This study examined the relationship between craniovertebral (CV) angle and transversus abdominis (TrA) strength in computer users.

Results: Computer users with FHP had significantly lower CV angles and lower TrA strength than those with normal head posture.

Conclusion: The observed association between CV angle and TrA strength supports consideration of both cervical posture and trunk muscle function during physiotherapy assessment and clinical rehabilitation.

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Background: The first five years of a child's life are essential for growth and represent a critical window for motor and cognitive abilities. Gross motor ability and cognitive growth are mutually dependent, supported by shared neural pathways governing motor and executive functions. COVID-19-related restrictions limited children's opportunities for movement, play, and social interaction, potentially impacting development.

Objective: To examine how motor skills relate to cognitive growth among preschoolers aged 3-5 years born during the COVID-19 pandemic to identify signs of developmental delay and inform timely interventions.

Results: Gross motor scores remained consistent across age cohorts, whereas cognitive scores increased noticeably with age. Spearman's rank correlation analysis revealed a correlation coefficient of 0.3968 with p = 0.029, indicating a moderate, statistically significant positive link between gross motor skills and cognitive development.

Conclusion: The study demonstrates a clear, meaningful connection between cognition and motor abilities in pandemic-born preschoolers. Findings highlight the necessity of structured physical and cognitive enrichment programs and ongoing developmental surveillance.

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Objectives: To determine the correlation of physical activity with pain catastrophizing and cognitive function in community-dwelling older adults with chronic pain.

Design & Methods: Pilot cross-sectional study of community-dwelling older adults evaluated via the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly (PASE), Pain Catastrophizing Scale (PCS), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Pearson's correlation coefficient was utilized for inferential analysis.

Results: Mean age was 74.80 ± 7.23 years. A statistically significant strong negative correlation was identified between physical activity and pain catastrophizing (r = -0.650, p = 0.009). Non-significant trends were observed between physical activity and cognitive function (r = 0.296, p = 0.284) and pain catastrophizing and cognitive function (r = -0.419, p = 0.120).

Conclusions: Physical activity is strongly associated with reduced pain catastrophizing in older adults with chronic pain, underlining the value of exercise in cognitive and psychological pain management.

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Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is a frequent cause of menstrual pain interfering with daily function. Non-pharmacological exercise regimens offer effective conservative care.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of a 21-day combined physiotherapy regimen (stretching, chair aerobics, Mitchell's relaxation technique) on pain intensity, functional disability, and its association with BMI in college students.

Methods: Thirty female students aged 18-25 underwent 30-minute supervised sessions (5 days/week for 3 weeks). Outcomes were measured using VAS and WaLIDD score before and after intervention.

Results: Mean VAS significantly decreased from 4.83 to 3.20 (mean reduction 1.50 ± 1.46, p < 0.001). Mean WaLIDD decreased from 6.13 to 5.13 (p = 0.003). BMI showed no significant correlation with pain reduction.

Conclusion: The combined physiotherapy exercise protocol significantly reduced pain severity and dysmenorrhea symptoms, providing an evidence-based non-pharmacological therapy.

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Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) frequently develop cardiogenic pulmonary edema, predisposing them to respiratory muscle weakness, diminished thoracic expansion, progressive dyspnea, and decreased functional capacity.

Purpose: To investigate the therapeutic effectiveness of supervised Inspiratory Muscle Training (IMT) in CKD patients with cardiogenic pulmonary edema.

Results: Supervised IMT produced marked clinical improvements: oxygen saturation (SpO2) rose significantly to 98.00 ± 1.00% (p = 0.001), thoracic chest expansion increased across all patients, and mMRC dyspnea scores improved noticeably.

Conclusion: Inspiratory muscle training effectively ameliorated dyspnea, enhanced peripheral oxygenation, and improved chest mobility in CKD patients complicated by cardiogenic pulmonary edema.