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Background: Dysferlinopathy is an autosomal recessive disease seen in adolescence or young adulthood. Miyoshi Myopathy is characterized by weakness and wasting of posterior compartment leg muscles rather than the anterior compartment and distal upper limb muscles. Still, the intrinsic muscles of the foot and hands are spared. There are several undiagnosed cases in India and also around the world with dysferlinopathy. Diagnosis for the same requires advanced biological laboratories along with high economic funding for diagnostic purposes. Case Summary: This case report presents a 22-year-old male diagnosed with Miyoshi myopathy/LGMD2b (dysferlinopathy). The subject complained about a loss of balance, strength, and difficulty in performing activities of daily living. The patient was given Aquatic Therapy along with conventional physical therapy for a duration of 6weeks, which included three days of supervised therapy along with 3days home protocol and a rest day kept at the end of every week. Outcome Measures: Standardized scales like the Barthel Index and the Berg Balance Scale were used for the assessment of pre and post the progress of the subject for Quality of Life and Balance, respectively. Manual Muscle testing was used for assessments for pre and post muscle strength of the subject. Conclusion: The timely diagnosis of a rare condition before the advancement of the disorder and thus the use of appropriate intervention of physiotherapy, which consisted of progressive muscle-strengthening exercises along with balance training proved to be promising in preventing falls, muscle atrophy and thus making the patient independent for doing daily activities.
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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.
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Abstracts: Introduction: The concept of Interprofessional Education (IPE) in Indian health sciences education is lacking. The purpose of this study was to find out the perception of faculty from different health sciences faculties regarding IPE. Methodology: A modified version of the Readiness for Interprofessional Learning Scale (RIPLS) was used to find out the faculty perception regarding IPE. Results: 118 teachers from medical, physiotherapy and nursing responded to the survey. Majority of them did not have any experience of IPE. Conclusion: Teachers agreed that IPE will prepare students for collaboration in healthcare teams, and felt that teaching as well as learning in interprofessional groups is possible. Faculty training in IPE is required.