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A Rare Presentation Of Miller Fisher Syndrome, A Rare Variant Of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Saumya Mittal Dec 2021

A Rare Presentation Of Miller Fisher Syndrome, A Rare Variant Of Guillain Barre Syndrome, Saumya Mittal

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Guillain Barre syndrome presents as acute onset of gradually progressive ascending flaccid paralysis with hyporeflexia or areflexia. The variants are acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, acute motor axonal neuropathy, acute motor sensory axonal neuropathy, and Miller Fisher syndrome. Miller Fisher syndrome includes symptoms that form a classical triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and hyporeflexia or areflexia. This case presents a case of Miller Fisher syndrome with atypical features wherein the patient had normal reflexes and his reflexes remained normal in follow-up.


Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Caps) – A Case Report, Belisha Dmello, Latha T. Bhat, Barkur Ananthakrishna Shastry Aug 2021

Catastrophic Antiphospholipid Syndrome (Caps) – A Case Report, Belisha Dmello, Latha T. Bhat, Barkur Ananthakrishna Shastry

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Catastrophic antiphospholipid syndrome is a rare disease with positive antiphospholipid antibodies that progresses to a life-threatening condition resulting in multiple organ dysfunction and thromboses. Here is a 19-year young woman who presented to the emergency room in a haemodynamically unstable condition requiring immediate mechanical ventilator support. She had involvement of the disease in the respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, and central nervous systems. She also developed gangrene of the left toes for which amputation was done. She was successfully treated with Dexamethasone Cyclophosphamide Pulse (DCP) therapy. The collaborative care by the health team members in the intensive care unit was successful in …


Effectiveness Of Mirror Therapy On Upper And Lower Limb Function Among Stroke Patients With Hemiparesis, Silpa C Aug 2021

Effectiveness Of Mirror Therapy On Upper And Lower Limb Function Among Stroke Patients With Hemiparesis, Silpa C

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The upper and lower limb function impairment remains an undesirable consequence followed by a stroke that increases activity limitation. Objective: To find the effectiveness of mirror therapy on upper and lower limb function among stroke patients with hemiparesis admitted at Govt Medical College, Kannur. Methods: Quasi experimental, non-equivalent control group pre-test post-test research design was used among 24 stroke patients with hemiparesis who met inclusion criteria by using consecutive sampling technique and allotted to both experimental (n=12) and control group (n=12). Mirror therapy was administered to the experimental group daily for two weeks. A semi-structured interview schedule and Fugl-Meyer …


Immediate Effect Of Gluteus Medius Kinesiotaping On Plantar Pressure Distribution And Balance Among Healthy Individuals, Deepa Shekhar Jun 2021

Immediate Effect Of Gluteus Medius Kinesiotaping On Plantar Pressure Distribution And Balance Among Healthy Individuals, Deepa Shekhar

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Functional Performance Deficits In Speed And Change Of Direction In Athletes With And Without Chronic Ankle Instability, Jamsandekar Madhura Suhas May 2021

Functional Performance Deficits In Speed And Change Of Direction In Athletes With And Without Chronic Ankle Instability, Jamsandekar Madhura Suhas

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


A Novel Approach To Quantify The Dynamic Windlass Mechanism, Ishita Mahajan May 2021

A Novel Approach To Quantify The Dynamic Windlass Mechanism, Ishita Mahajan

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Effectiveness Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Pulmonary Function And Functional Capacity In Chronic Smokers Vs Non-Smokers Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Surgery - A Pilot-Feasibility Study, Khyati Shah May 2021

Effectiveness Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Pulmonary Function And Functional Capacity In Chronic Smokers Vs Non-Smokers Patients Undergoing Open Abdominal Surgery - A Pilot-Feasibility Study, Khyati Shah

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


The Effect Of An On Body Personal Lift Assist Device (Jaipur Belt) On Trunk Muscle Fatiguability During A Repetitive Lifting Task In Manual Material Handlers – A Non-Randomized Single-Group Trial., Betty Thomas May 2021

The Effect Of An On Body Personal Lift Assist Device (Jaipur Belt) On Trunk Muscle Fatiguability During A Repetitive Lifting Task In Manual Material Handlers – A Non-Randomized Single-Group Trial., Betty Thomas

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Effect Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity, Quality Of Life And Length Of Stay In Individuals Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, Fiona Verdine Dsouza May 2021

Effect Of Inspiratory Muscle Training On Pulmonary Function, Functional Capacity, Quality Of Life And Length Of Stay In Individuals Undergoing Cardiac Surgery, Fiona Verdine Dsouza

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Effect Of A Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme On Respiratory Function, Functional Capacity, And Quality Of Life In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vaibhavi Mhatre May 2021

Effect Of A Home-Based Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programme On Respiratory Function, Functional Capacity, And Quality Of Life In Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Vaibhavi Mhatre

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Association Between Physical Health Indicators And Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among School Children Aged 10-13 Years In Mangalore: A Cross-Sectional Study, Chaitali Yeragi May 2021

Association Between Physical Health Indicators And Cardiorespiratory Fitness Among School Children Aged 10-13 Years In Mangalore: A Cross-Sectional Study, Chaitali Yeragi

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Thermal Ultrasound, Manipulation And Exercise On Pain And Mouth Opening In Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Case Report, Suchita S. Rao May 2021

Thermal Ultrasound, Manipulation And Exercise On Pain And Mouth Opening In Chronic Temporomandibular Joint Disorder: A Case Report, Suchita S. Rao

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Factors Effecting Gait Velocity In Osteoarthritis Knee-An Observational Study., Lisha Gretal D’Silva May 2021

Factors Effecting Gait Velocity In Osteoarthritis Knee-An Observational Study., Lisha Gretal D’Silva

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Relationship Between Weight Bearing Symmetry, Trunk Control And Fear Of Fall Amongst Subjects With Stroke: A Cross Sectional Study, Vivian Nehal Monis May 2021

Relationship Between Weight Bearing Symmetry, Trunk Control And Fear Of Fall Amongst Subjects With Stroke: A Cross Sectional Study, Vivian Nehal Monis

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Assessment Of Foot Ankle Complex In Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review, Rutuja Wani May 2021

Assessment Of Foot Ankle Complex In Post-Stroke Patients: A Systematic Review, Rutuja Wani

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Feasibility And Efficacy Of Inspiratory Muscle Training In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy, Prina Vira May 2021

Feasibility And Efficacy Of Inspiratory Muscle Training In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy, Prina Vira

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Relationship Between Physical Activity, Objective Sleep Parameters And Circadian Rhythm In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy- A Longitudinal Study, Rachita Gururaj May 2021

Relationship Between Physical Activity, Objective Sleep Parameters And Circadian Rhythm In Patients With Head And Neck Cancer Receiving Chemoradiotherapy- A Longitudinal Study, Rachita Gururaj

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Association Of Bed Rise Difficulty Scale With Trunk Impairment And Functional Scales Among Stroke Patients, Leena G. John May 2021

Association Of Bed Rise Difficulty Scale With Trunk Impairment And Functional Scales Among Stroke Patients, Leena G. John

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Difference In Proximal Femur Loading Due To Muscle Activity During Partial Weight Bearing And Nwb Standing- A Cross-Sectional Study., Smital Kshirsagar May 2021

Difference In Proximal Femur Loading Due To Muscle Activity During Partial Weight Bearing And Nwb Standing- A Cross-Sectional Study., Smital Kshirsagar

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Muscle Fatigue Response Of Rotator Cuff Muscles In Sitting And Standing Postures, Lisanne Aranha May 2021

Muscle Fatigue Response Of Rotator Cuff Muscles In Sitting And Standing Postures, Lisanne Aranha

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Early Follicular And Mid-Luteal Phase Associated Changes In Lower Extremity Muscle Strength , Length And Agility In Amateur Female Athletes – A Prospective Analytical Study, Vishnu Priya May 2021

Early Follicular And Mid-Luteal Phase Associated Changes In Lower Extremity Muscle Strength , Length And Agility In Amateur Female Athletes – A Prospective Analytical Study, Vishnu Priya

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Upper-Crossed Syndrome And Disability In Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis., Aishwarya Jaideep May 2021

Upper-Crossed Syndrome And Disability In Shoulder Adhesive Capsulitis., Aishwarya Jaideep

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Comparison Of Two Routine Facial Exercise Protcols For Bell’S Palsy- A Randomized Controlled Trial, Stephanie Santiago May 2021

Comparison Of Two Routine Facial Exercise Protcols For Bell’S Palsy- A Randomized Controlled Trial, Stephanie Santiago

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Does Quality Of Sitting Influence Functional Mobility In Cerebral Palsy? A Cross-Sectional Study, Kaiorisa N. Doctor May 2021

Does Quality Of Sitting Influence Functional Mobility In Cerebral Palsy? A Cross-Sectional Study, Kaiorisa N. Doctor

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Trends In Frailty And Its Associated Factors In Community Dwelling Elderly Indian Population During Covid-19 Pandemic- A Prospective Analytical Study, Karan Gautam May 2021

Trends In Frailty And Its Associated Factors In Community Dwelling Elderly Indian Population During Covid-19 Pandemic- A Prospective Analytical Study, Karan Gautam

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Relationship Of Computer Aided Design(Cad)-Based Photogrammetry For Facial Dysfunction With Facial Grading Systems For Bell’S Palsy: A Prospective Observational Study, Ankita Mehendale May 2021

Relationship Of Computer Aided Design(Cad)-Based Photogrammetry For Facial Dysfunction With Facial Grading Systems For Bell’S Palsy: A Prospective Observational Study, Ankita Mehendale

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Effectiveness Of Intermittent Cervical Traction With And Without Neural Mobilization In Discogenic Cervical Radiculopathy, Aditi Goyal May 2021

Effectiveness Of Intermittent Cervical Traction With And Without Neural Mobilization In Discogenic Cervical Radiculopathy, Aditi Goyal

Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Physiotherapy Services In India: A Survey, Divya Pillai May 2021

Impact Of Covid-19 Pandemic On Physiotherapy Services In India: A Survey, Divya Pillai

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Airway Clearance Techniques Used And It's Adherence In Cystic Fibrosis During Covid-19 Pandemic In India: A Survey, Amruta Abhinandan More May 2021

Airway Clearance Techniques Used And It's Adherence In Cystic Fibrosis During Covid-19 Pandemic In India: A Survey, Amruta Abhinandan More

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Photogrammetry Analysis Of Sit To Stand And The Relationship With Functional Balance In Parkinson’S Disease, Charmaine Pearl Da Cunha May 2021

Photogrammetry Analysis Of Sit To Stand And The Relationship With Functional Balance In Parkinson’S Disease, Charmaine Pearl Da Cunha

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

No abstract provided.