A protocol for the development of PhyCaRe: An extension of the CARE guideline for physiotherapy using the Delphi method.

Background: Case reports are one of the important forms of documentation and publication of clinical physiotherapy presenting the first line of evidence in scientific literature. In order to provide a systematic and precise structure for reporting and presenting cases, the CARE guidelines were established in 2013. However, these guidelines present limitations as while reporting require items of specific specialties following the checklist. Authors from different specialities have developed CARE extensions specifying the characteristic features of corresponding fields, however, an extension dealing with physiotherapy assessment and line of management in the CARE guidelines is proposed as PhyCaRe. Method: After consulting with the advisors, a draft will be prepared of the specific elements that should be included in the PhyCaRe using web Delphi methodology considering CARE statement as the source and SurveyMonkey will be used to undertake the web Delphi questionnaire. The web Delphi methodology will be assumed for three rounds and will be open to physiotherapists and others with substantial experience in reviewing case reports. Subsequently, an online consensus meeting, pilot testing, and submission of the CARE extension for physiotherapy will be conducted for publication. Dissemination: The 2010 "Guidance for Developers of Health Research Reporting" and instructions from the EQUATOR Network will be followed in the preparation of PhyCaRe guidelines. The guidelines will be propagated at different platforms and journals will be requested to adopt the guidelines. Registration: The reporting guideline under development is prospectively registered on the EQUATOR Network website on PhyCaRe - Reporting guideline for physiotherapy case reports.

Effect of 8 weeks badminton session on cardiovascular and neuromuscular functions among older adults in United Arab Emirates: a quasi-experimental study.

Background: Older adults (40-70 years) are the most susceptible age group for developing cardiovascular, and neuromuscular disorders due to a lack of physical activities. The engagement of older adults in physical activities such as badminton can improve their neuromuscular function. Thus, this study aimed to analyze the effects of badminton on cardiovascular & neuromuscular function among older adults with and without non-communicable diseases in the United Arab Emirates. Methods: A total of 120 participants were recruited and divided into three groups: Two interventional groups which consisted of participants with non-communicable disease (WCN, N=40), and participants without the non-communicable disease (WICN, n=40), and one non-interventional group (NIC) as healthy control participants. Groups with and without non-communicable diseases engaged in badminton (45-60 minutes per session, thrice a week for two months) as per the specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: The findings of the study indicated that there was a significant improvement in cardiovascular and many neuromuscular variables within and between the groups (p≤0.05) with maximum changes in participants with non-communicable diseases. Conclusions: Engagement in sports like badminton can help to overcome the non-communicable disease burden. The immediate impact can be seen with the introduction of such interventional sports activities on a larger scale. Since the improvement was seen to be much better in the participants with non- communicable diseases, it could help to reduce the burden of non-communicable diseases. Clinical Trial Registry India registration: REF/2022/02/051455 (08/02/2022).