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Background: Knee osteoarthritis causes pain, functional limitation, and disability in the elderly. Whole-body vibration has gained a lot of attention in recent years. It is currently used in alleviating pain and improve physical function along with strength and balance. Methods: 34 individuals aged between 50-70 years fulfilling the inclusion criteria were selected and randomized into two groups. Baseline assessment was done using the VAS scale, WOMAC scale, Berg Balance Scale, and 30seconds chair stand test. Group A received whole-body vibration, and knee strengthening exercises, and group B received only strengthening exercises. The treatment was given thrice in a week for four weeks. The assessment was done by the end of the 2nd and 4th weeks. Results: Whole body vibration had shown greater improvement of VAS on rest (p<0.05) compared to VAS on activity. Also, the WOMAC score was statistically improved between and within the group with p<0.05. Conclusion: Whole body vibration, along with strengthening exercises, showed superior effects in reducing pain, stiffness, physical function, balance, and lower limb strength in osteoarthritis knee patients.
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Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) are newer methods of performance assessment which take care of challenges of the traditional performance assessment methods. The purpose of study was to introduce OSPE in physiotherapy undergraduate practical examination. Methods: The study was conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, for 37 students in the second year. Four OSPE stations were created for assessing students on their practical skills in the subject of kinesiotherapy. After the OSPE, feedback was taken from the students and examiners on the format of the exam. Results: 56% students felt that practical skills were tested better and 59.4% students reported that OSPE helped them to develop confidence over subject. 51.3% students felt that the OSPE should be the pattern of examination in the physiotherapy. 75% of examiners felt that OSPE tested objectivity and it is also easy to administer. Teacher recommended that OSPE should be introduced in the physiotherapy examinations. Discussion: This study showed that OSPE was well accepted by the students, and it is feasible to introduce OSPE in the physiotherapy examination.
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Abstracts: Background: Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and Objective Structured Practical Examination (OSPE) are newer methods of performance assessment which take care of challenges of the traditional performance assessment methods. The purpose of study was to introduce OSPE in physiotherapy undergraduate practical examination. Methods: The study was conducted at Dr. D. Y. Patil College of Physiotherapy, Pune, for 37 students in the second year. Four OSPE stations were created for assessing students on their practical skills in the subject of kinesiotherapy. After the OSPE, feedback was taken from the students and examiners on the format of the exam. Results: 56% students felt that practical skills were tested better and 59.4% students reported that OSPE helped them to develop confidence over subject. 51.3% students felt that the OSPE should be the pattern of examination in the physiotherapy. 75% of examiners felt that OSPE tested objectivity and it is also easy to administer. Teacher recommended that OSPE should be introduced in the physiotherapy examinations. Discussion: This study showed that OSPE was well accepted by the students, and it is feasible to introduce OSPE in the physiotherapy examination.