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    <title><![CDATA[International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research (IJPR) – Vol. 14, Issue 3 (2026)]]></title>
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    <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research (IJPR)]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Awareness of Pulmonary Rehabilitation among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Clinic in Tertiary Care Centre in Mumbai: A Questionnaire-Based Cross-Sectional Study]]></title>
      <link>https://www.ijmhr.org/IntJPhysiotherRes/IJPR.2026.132</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Prerna Ghodke]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Vedang Vaidya]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Pulmonary Rehabilitation</category>
      <category>Tuberculosis</category>
      <category>Physiotherapy</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to impose a massive public health burden on India, accounting for roughly a quarter of the global disease burden. Beyond the acute illness, many post-tubercular patients face persistent lung damage and functional limitations that severely diminish their overall quality of life. While pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has proven to relieve dyspnoea and enhance physical capacity, its integration into standard TB care within primary healthcare settings remains sparse. Purpose: To evaluate the baseline awareness of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, its anti-tubercular medical management, and the role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation among individuals visiting a specialized TB clinic at a tertiary care facility in Mumbai. Methods: A cross-sectional assessment survey was conducted among 50 individuals aged 18 to 60 years with a confirmed history of pulmonary TB. Results: Overall, a low level of awareness (36%) was documented regarding the concept of pulmonary rehabilitation itself; 76% believed PR would be beneficial, and 82% identified a basic lack of awareness as the primary hurdle to participation. Employed individuals were statistically more likely to be familiar with rehabilitation exercises than students or unemployed individuals (p = 0.041). Conclusion: A significant communication gap persists regarding post-recovery care; health systems must prioritize integrating PR education into standard TB treatment protocols.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Tuberculosis (TB) continues to impose a massive public health burden on India, accounting for roughly a quarter of the global disease burden. Beyond the acute illness, many post-tubercular patients face persistent lung damage and functional limitations that severely diminish their overall quality of life. While pulmonary rehabilitation (PR) has proven to relieve dyspnoea and enhance physical capacity, its integration into standard TB care within primary healthcare settings remains sparse. Purpose: To evaluate the baseline awareness of Pulmonary Tuberculosis, its anti-tubercular medical management, and the role of Pulmonary Rehabilitation among individuals visiting a specialized TB clinic at a tertiary care facility in Mumbai. Methods: A cross-sectional assessment survey was conducted among 50 individuals aged 18 to 60 years with a confirmed history of pulmonary TB. Results: Overall, a low level of awareness (36%) was documented regarding the concept of pulmonary rehabilitation itself; 76% believed PR would be beneficial, and 82% identified a basic lack of awareness as the primary hurdle to participation. Employed individuals were statistically more likely to be familiar with rehabilitation exercises than students or unemployed individuals (p = 0.041). Conclusion: A significant communication gap persists regarding post-recovery care; health systems must prioritize integrating PR education into standard TB treatment protocols.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:identifier>doi:10.16965/ijpr.2026.132</dc:identifier>
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      <prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
      <prism:number>3</prism:number>
      <prism:startingPage>4983</prism:startingPage>
      <prism:endingPage>4990</prism:endingPage>
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      <title><![CDATA[Correlation Between Q Angle and Hip Abductor Strength in Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome]]></title>
      <link>https://www.ijmhr.org/IntJPhysiotherRes/IJPR.2026.134</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Priya S]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Harish S Krishna]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Denson Alphonse]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Hip Abductor Strength</category>
      <category>Patellar Malalignment</category>
      <category>Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome</category>
      <category>Quadriceps Angle</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Young active females are frequently exposed to dynamic lower limb loading during physical activity, rendering them susceptible to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The quadriceps angle (Q angle) and hip abductor strength (HAS) are critical biomechanical parameters influencing patellar tracking and patellofemoral joint stress. Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between Q angle and HAS in young female individuals diagnosed with PFPS. Results: Karl Pearson's correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant moderate negative correlation between Q angle and HAS (r = -0.599, p < 0.001) among 55 young female patients with PFPS. The mean Q angle was 20.9 +/- 3.1 degrees, and mean HAS was 12.9 +/- 5.06 kg; as Q angle increased, HAS consistently decreased. Conclusion: Young female patients with PFPS exhibit a significant inverse relationship between Q angle and HAS, reinforcing the clinical value of incorporating hip abductor strengthening into PFPS rehabilitation protocols.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Young active females are frequently exposed to dynamic lower limb loading during physical activity, rendering them susceptible to patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). The quadriceps angle (Q angle) and hip abductor strength (HAS) are critical biomechanical parameters influencing patellar tracking and patellofemoral joint stress. Purpose: To evaluate the correlation between Q angle and HAS in young female individuals diagnosed with PFPS. Results: Karl Pearson's correlation analysis revealed a statistically significant moderate negative correlation between Q angle and HAS (r = -0.599, p < 0.001) among 55 young female patients with PFPS. The mean Q angle was 20.9 +/- 3.1 degrees, and mean HAS was 12.9 +/- 5.06 kg; as Q angle increased, HAS consistently decreased. Conclusion: Young female patients with PFPS exhibit a significant inverse relationship between Q angle and HAS, reinforcing the clinical value of incorporating hip abductor strengthening into PFPS rehabilitation protocols.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:identifier>doi:10.16965/ijpr.2026.134</dc:identifier>
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      <prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
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      <prism:startingPage>4991</prism:startingPage>
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      <title><![CDATA[Correlation Between Pelvic Girdle Pain and Functional Mobility in Post-Hysterectomy Women]]></title>
      <link>https://www.ijmhr.org/IntJPhysiotherRes/IJPR.2026.135</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Priya S]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Abhilash P V]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Brijitha Jacob]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Pelvic Girdle Pain</category>
      <category>Functional Mobility</category>
      <category>Post-Hysterectomy</category>
      <category>Pelvic Girdle Questionnaire</category>
      <category>Five Times Sit-to-Stand</category>
      <category>Lumbopelvic Stabilisation</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a commonly seen musculoskeletal disorder that can influence functional mobility, particularly in women following hysterectomy due to alterations in lumbopelvic stability and neuromuscular control. Purpose: To determine the correlation between pelvic girdle pain and functional mobility in post-hysterectomy women. Results: The mean PGQ score was 38.11 +/- 15.57%, and the mean 5xSTS duration was 13.41 +/- 2.83 seconds. A moderate positive correlation was found between PGQ score and 5xSTS duration (r = 0.547, p < 0.001), indicating that higher pelvic girdle pain and disability are linked to reduced functional mobility. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between pelvic girdle pain and functional mobility in post-hysterectomy women, emphasising the need to include lumbopelvic stabilisation and functional training in postoperative rehabilitation.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Pelvic girdle pain (PGP) is a commonly seen musculoskeletal disorder that can influence functional mobility, particularly in women following hysterectomy due to alterations in lumbopelvic stability and neuromuscular control. Purpose: To determine the correlation between pelvic girdle pain and functional mobility in post-hysterectomy women. Results: The mean PGQ score was 38.11 +/- 15.57%, and the mean 5xSTS duration was 13.41 +/- 2.83 seconds. A moderate positive correlation was found between PGQ score and 5xSTS duration (r = 0.547, p < 0.001), indicating that higher pelvic girdle pain and disability are linked to reduced functional mobility. Conclusion: There is a significant relationship between pelvic girdle pain and functional mobility in post-hysterectomy women, emphasising the need to include lumbopelvic stabilisation and functional training in postoperative rehabilitation.]]></content:encoded>
      <dc:identifier>doi:10.16965/ijpr.2026.135</dc:identifier>
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      <prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
      <prism:number>3</prism:number>
      <prism:startingPage>4996</prism:startingPage>
      <prism:endingPage>5001</prism:endingPage>
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      <title><![CDATA[Impact of Calf Muscle Spasticity on Tibialis Anterior Muscle Activation in Chronic Stroke Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study]]></title>
      <link>https://www.ijmhr.org/IntJPhysiotherRes/IJPR.2026.137</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jagruti Patel]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Dhwanit Shah]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Stroke</category>
      <category>Spasticity</category>
      <category>Tibialis Anterior</category>
      <category>Surface Electromyography</category>
      <category>Modified Ashworth Scale</category>
      <category>Foot Drop</category>
      <category>Chronic Stroke</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Calf muscle spasticity is a common consequence after stroke and can impede the functional activation of antagonist muscles such as the tibialis anterior, affecting gait and mobility. Objective: To determine the relationship between calf muscle spasticity severity (Modified Ashworth Scale, MAS) and tibialis anterior activation (RMS, surface EMG) in chronic stroke patients. Methods: Cross-sectional study on 108 chronic stroke patients aged 35-65 years; Spearman correlation and Kruskal-Wallis group analysis were applied. Results: There was a significant negative correlation between MAS and RMS (rho = -0.42, p < 0.001); RMS of tibialis anterior decreased with increasing calf muscle spasticity. Conclusion: Greater calf muscle spasticity is associated with reduced tibialis anterior activation, with important implications for gait rehabilitation and physiotherapy planning.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Calf muscle spasticity is a common consequence after stroke and can impede the functional activation of antagonist muscles such as the tibialis anterior, affecting gait and mobility. Objective: To determine the relationship between calf muscle spasticity severity (Modified Ashworth Scale, MAS) and tibialis anterior activation (RMS, surface EMG) in chronic stroke patients. Methods: Cross-sectional study on 108 chronic stroke patients aged 35-65 years; Spearman correlation and Kruskal-Wallis group analysis were applied. Results: There was a significant negative correlation between MAS and RMS (rho = -0.42, p < 0.001); RMS of tibialis anterior decreased with increasing calf muscle spasticity. Conclusion: Greater calf muscle spasticity is associated with reduced tibialis anterior activation, with important implications for gait rehabilitation and physiotherapy planning.]]></content:encoded>
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      <prism:publicationName><![CDATA[International Journal of Physiotherapy and Research (IJPR)]]></prism:publicationName>
      <prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
      <prism:number>3</prism:number>
      <prism:startingPage>5002</prism:startingPage>
      <prism:endingPage>5007</prism:endingPage>
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      <title><![CDATA[Effect of Speed Intensive Gait Training on Balance, Gait Speed, and Endurance in Patients with Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Geetu Vikram Ahuja]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sabah Thaver]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ali Irani]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Chemotherapy-Induced Peripheral Neuropathy</category>
      <category>CIPN</category>
      <category>Treadmill Training</category>
      <category>Speed-Intensive Gait Training</category>
      <category>Balance</category>
      <category>Gait Speed</category>
      <category>Endurance</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common complication of neurotoxic chemotherapy, associated with sensory deficits, impaired balance, reduced gait speed and decreased endurance. This study compared treadmill training and speed-intensive gait training on balance, gait speed and walking endurance in individuals with CIPN. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial on 46 individuals with CIPN; Group 1 received balance training combined with treadmill training, Group 2 received balance training combined with speed-intensive gait training, over four weeks. Outcome measures included the MiniBESTest, 10-Meter Walk Test and 6-Minute Walk Test. Results: Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in balance, gait speed and walking endurance (p < 0.001), with no statistically significant differences between groups. Conclusion: Speed-intensive gait training may serve as a practical alternative to treadmill training where treadmill access is limited.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common complication of neurotoxic chemotherapy, associated with sensory deficits, impaired balance, reduced gait speed and decreased endurance. This study compared treadmill training and speed-intensive gait training on balance, gait speed and walking endurance in individuals with CIPN. Methodology: A randomized controlled trial on 46 individuals with CIPN; Group 1 received balance training combined with treadmill training, Group 2 received balance training combined with speed-intensive gait training, over four weeks. Outcome measures included the MiniBESTest, 10-Meter Walk Test and 6-Minute Walk Test. Results: Both groups demonstrated statistically significant improvements in balance, gait speed and walking endurance (p < 0.001), with no statistically significant differences between groups. Conclusion: Speed-intensive gait training may serve as a practical alternative to treadmill training where treadmill access is limited.]]></content:encoded>
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      <prism:volume>14</prism:volume>
      <prism:number>3</prism:number>
      <prism:startingPage>5008</prism:startingPage>
      <prism:endingPage>5014</prism:endingPage>
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      <title><![CDATA[Effect of Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-Big Vs Hibalance on Gait and Balance in Patients with Parkinson's Disease]]></title>
      <link>https://www.ijmhr.org/IntJPhysiotherRes/IJPR.2026.143</link>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Ketaki Kathe]]></dc:creator>
      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Sabah Thaver]]></dc:creator>
      <category>Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG</category>
      <category>HiBalance</category>
      <category>Parkinson's Disease</category>
      <description><![CDATA[Background: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that commonly leads to impairments in gait and balance, increasing fall risk and affecting quality of life. Aims: To compare the effects of LSVT-BIG and the HiBalance program on gait and balance in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methodology: A two-group, parallel, open-label RCT with 56 participants; Group 1 received LSVT-BIG, Group 2 received HiBalance, over 16 sessions across 4 weeks. Outcome measures included MiniBEST, Dynamic Gait Index, 10-Meter Walk Test and Five Times Sit-to-Stand test. Results: Significant improvements were observed post-intervention in all outcome measures for both groups (p < 0.05); Group 1 (LSVT-BIG) showed greater improvement across all outcomes, with significant differences between groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Both LSVT-BIG and HiBalance were effective; LSVT-BIG produced larger mean improvements.]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Background: Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that commonly leads to impairments in gait and balance, increasing fall risk and affecting quality of life. Aims: To compare the effects of LSVT-BIG and the HiBalance program on gait and balance in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Methodology: A two-group, parallel, open-label RCT with 56 participants; Group 1 received LSVT-BIG, Group 2 received HiBalance, over 16 sessions across 4 weeks. Outcome measures included MiniBEST, Dynamic Gait Index, 10-Meter Walk Test and Five Times Sit-to-Stand test. Results: Significant improvements were observed post-intervention in all outcome measures for both groups (p < 0.05); Group 1 (LSVT-BIG) showed greater improvement across all outcomes, with significant differences between groups (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Both LSVT-BIG and HiBalance were effective; LSVT-BIG produced larger mean improvements.]]></content:encoded>
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      <prism:startingPage>5015</prism:startingPage>
      <prism:endingPage>5023</prism:endingPage>
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