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Indian Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
ISSN 0973-2209 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 287 articles in the index
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Bilateral Iselin’s Disease: A Rare Case of Midfoot Pain and Swelling in a Paediatric Female
Iselin’s disease, a traction apophysitis at the base of the fifth metatarsal, is a rare cause of lateral midfoot pain in children. This report describes a rare case of bilateral Iselin’s disease in an 8-year-old girl presenting with bilateral foot pain and swelling for 3 months, aggravated by…
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Blood Flow Restriction Training for Quadriceps Rehabilitation: Mechanisms, Applications and Clinical Evidence
Quadriceps muscle weakness is a prevalent feature across various musculoskeletal conditions, including anterior cruciate ligament injuries, patellofemoral pain syndrome, osteoarthritis and sarcopenia. While high-load resistance training (HLRT) remains the standard approach for restoring strength…
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Pooled Prevalence of Falls in Older Adults with Alzheimer’s Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
Background: Falls are a major health concern among older adults, particularly those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s dementia (AD). Despite their significance, the prevalence of falls in this population remains inconsistently reported across the literature. Objectives: This systematic review and…
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Dry Needling as Potent Treatment Modality for Post-herpetic Neuralgia
A 73-year-old female came with severe chronic pain in the head and face region due to post-herpetic neuralgia. The areas involved were pre- and post-auricular region, occipital, temporal region of the scalp and mandibular region of the face, suggesting C2 and C3 nerves and mandibular branch of…
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Ozone Nucleolysis for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome: A Case Series of Six Patients
Failed Back Surgery Syndrome (FBSS) refers to persistent or recurrent pain following spinal surgery. Managing FBSS is often difficult with conventional treatments. To evaluate the efficacy of ozone nucleolysis in patients diagnosed with FBSS. This case series included six patients with FBSS treated…
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Strength and Functional Impairment around Foot and Ankle Following Harvest of Peroneus Longus Tendon as Autograft
Background: Peroneus longus (PL), acts as a plantar flexor of the first ray, stabilises the medial column of the foot by depressing the head of the first metatarsal and maintains ankle stability. Increased harvest of PL as an autograft in ligament reconstructions is presumed to cause weakness and…
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Epidemiology of Cerebrovascular Accident, Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Admitted Over the Last 5 Years in a Referral Rehabilitation Set Up: A Retrospective Analysis
Background: India lacks comprehensive hospital registries for chronic central nervous system (CNS) conditions such as cerebrovascular accident (CVA), spinal cord injury (SCI) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Epidemiological data on these conditions remain limited. This study aimed to analyse…
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Amelioration of Gait Spatiotemporal Parameters through G-Studio in a Patient with Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impairs movement, leading to debilitating gait disturbances such as shuffling and freezing. Effective rehabilitation strategies are essential to enhance mobility and quality of life for individuals with PD. This…
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Rehabilitation Following Hypoxic–ischaemic Encephalopathy: A Case Report of a Suicidal Hanging Survivor
Suicidal hanging can lead to hypoxic–ischaemic encephalopathy (HIE), often resulting in significant neurological impairments due to cerebral oxygen deprivation. Such patients face long-term disability, requiring a comprehensive and sustained rehabilitative approach. We report the case of a…
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Association of Pain Intensity with Clinical Examination Parameters in Patients with Low Back Pain: A Cross-sectional Study
Background: Low back pain (LBP) is a leading cause of global disability, often requiring a multidimensional clinical assessment. Although pain intensity is typically measured using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), its relationship with objective clinical parameters remains unclear. Objective: The…
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Electrophysiological Correlation of Motor Recovery Following Median and Ulnar Nerve Injuries: A Prospective Observational Study
Background: A paucity of consensus still persists regarding the comparison of electrophysiological findings with clinical motor improvement pattern in hand function following traumatic nerve injuries in the distal forearm. Aims and Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the correlation…
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Profile of Amputees as Recorded at the Regional Artificial Limb Fitting Centre of West Bengal
Background: The profile of amputees shows region-wise variations in many aspects. Frequent updating of this data is essential for planning a rehabilitative programme for amputees. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to analyse the profile of amputees based on age, sex, level and…
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Prevalence of Depression among Patients with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
Background and Objective: Complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) significantly impacts patient morbidity, with its aetiopathogenesis still not fully understood. Depression has been suggested as a contributing factor. This study aims to examine the prevalence of depression in CRPS patients and…
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Role of Diagnostic and Therapeutic Nerve Block in Refractory Piriformis Syndrome – A Case Series of 12 Patients
Piriformis syndrome is characterized by buttock pain, low back pain and when it’s severe it can lead to sensory abnormalities in the lower limbs causing difficulty in walking and thus it has significant impairment of the activities of daily living. Thus, a correct diagnosis and treatment is…
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A Study to Assess the Effects of Ultrasound-guided Dry Needling in Rehabilitation of Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Background: Dry needling (DN) in rotator cuff tendinopathy often reduces the need for surgical interventions. To explore the effects of ultrasound (USG)-guided DN, we have conducted this study on chronic rotator cuff tendinopathy patients. Aims and Objectives: The aim is to assess the effects of DN…
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Assessment of Comparative Efficacy of Caudal Epidural Steroid Injection in Radicular Pain at L5 Versus S1 Levels in Patients with Intervertebral Disc Prolapse: A Prospective Interventional Study
Background: Caudal epidural steroid injection (CESI) is a well-established minimally invasive technique used in the management of radicular pain secondary to prolapsed intervertebral disc (PIVD). Limited evidence exists comparing the efficacy of CESI at specific lumbar levels, particularly between…
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Traumatic Brain Injury – Prevalence, Pathophysiology and Treatment of Neuroendocrine Dysfunction: A Narrative Review
Neuroendocrine dysfunction following traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a crucial condition that warrants a thorough work-up and treatment. Post-traumatic hypopituitarism is common among survivors of moderate-to-severe TBI, with symptoms evolving over time. Although the exact causes are unclear…
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Efficacy of Platelet-rich Plasma Injection Combined with Exercise versus Exercise Alone in the Treatment of Supraspinatus Partial Tears: A Randomised Controlled Trial
Background: Partial tears of the supraspinatus tendon are a common cause of shoulder pain and functional impairment. This randomised controlled trial aimed to compare the effects of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections combined with an exercise programme versus an exercise programme alone in…
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Successful Management of Neuropathic Pain of Osteoarthritis Knee in a Diabetic Patient with Genicular Nerve Block Using Dextrose Neural Prolotherapy
This case report presents the management of chronic knee pain in a 59-year-old male with a history of diabetes mellitus. Conventional approaches including pharmacological agents like opioids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and duloxetine, as well as physical therapies failed to achieve…
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A Rare Case of Inflammatory Myositis Post-intramuscular Injections of Onabotulinum Toxin
We describe the case of a 70-year-old male sustained a traumatic right-sided sub-dural haemorrhage and underwent decompressive craniotomy for the same. He had residual spastic left hemiparesis and presented 2 years after the initial insult with complaints of weakness of the left upper and lower…