WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Pregnancy-associated joint hypermobility can compromise musculoskeletal stability, impair function, and reduce quality of life, yet safe, effective interventions are scarce. We report a case of a pregnant patient with symptomatic hypermobility who completed a structured Clinical Pilates program targeting core control, postural alignment, and movement efficiency. Over the course of the intervention, the patient exhibited marked improvements in functional mobility, spinal stability, and…

Background: Prolonged smartphone usage induces habitual forward head posture and thoracic flexion, potentially disrupting the integrated spinal kinetic chain. While static postural deviations are well-documented, smartphone-related alterations in dynamic spinal movement patterns— specifically lumbo-pelvic rhythm during functional activities—remain inadequately explored. Understanding these biomechanical adaptations is critical, as abnormal lumbo-pelvic coordination…

Background: The exponential rise in smartphone usage has introduced sustained postural deviations characterized by cervical flexion and thoracic kyphosis. While static postural consequences are well-documented, the biomechanical impact on dynamic spinal load distribution during functional movement tasks remains inadequately investigated. Habitual smartphone postures may fundamentally alter neuromuscular control strategies and segmental load transfer across the kinetic chain…

Background: Myofascial pain syndrome (MPS) is a highly prevalent yet frequently underdiagnosed musculoskeletal condition associated with significant functional impairment. Its clinical complexity and the absence of objective biomarkers contribute to diagnostic challenges.

Aims: To review the epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical presentation and therapeutic management of MPS, with particular emphasis on its relevance to Physical and…

Background: Chronic kidney disease is a progressive condition that affects multiple organ systems, including the respiratory system. Respiratory complications ae more common in CKD. This can significantly increase mortality and morbidity. Early detection is more essential for proper management.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence and types of respiratory complications among patients with CKD and to assess the association between CKD stage and…

Background: Recreational gym participation has increased rapidly due to growing awareness of fitness and healthy lifestyles. However, improper exercise techniques, inadequate supervision, overtraining, and poor warm-up practices may predispose gym users to musculoskeletal problems.

Objective: To determine the prevalence and pattern of musculoskeletal problems among recreational gym goers.

Methods: A cross-sectional…

We read with great interest the recently published randomized controlled trial by Krishna Prakash and Muthukrishnant Titled “Comparative Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Re-Education Versus Conventional Strengthening on Sensorimotor Control, Dynamic Knee Stability, Pain Modulation, Gait Performance, and Fall Risk in Geriatric Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis” [1].

The authors should be applauded for tackling an essential and therapeutically relevant problem in geriatric…

Background: Throw ball is popular women’s team sports that indicates a need for repetitive overhead throwing sudden directional changes jumping and high velocity acceleration –deceleration movements. These sports has specific physical requirement increase the risk of my skeletal problem, specifically among young female athletes. Even in the presence of growing participation women in throw ball, there is restricted literature addressing the prevalence of my skeletal problems…

Background: Diastatic recti abdominis (DRA), defined as the abdominis muscles along the linea alba, is a common postpartum musculoskeletal condition. The mode of delivery may impact both its prevalence and severity, division of rectus affecting core stability, functional capacity and quality of life.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the prevalence and severity of DRA among postpartum women following vaginal delivery and caesarean…

Background: Silambam is a conventional Indian marital art that demands high levels of posture control, core stability and dynamic balance due to its high velocity directional shifts and complex movement pattern. core muscle endurance plays a ciritical role in perceiving trunk stability, which may directly impact dynamic balance performance in athelets.

Objective: To evaluate the relationship between core muscle endurance and dynamic balance among…