WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

Music-supported therapy (MST) has emerged as an innovative approach in physical therapy, particularly in the rehabilitation of stroke patients who experience limitations in upper limb movement. Stroke remains one of the leading causes of long-term motor impairment, underscoring the importance of effective therapeutic interventions. The Wolf Motor Function Test (WMFT) serves as a standardized assessment tool for evaluating upper limb motor performance among individuals recovering from stroke.…

The study examines the efficacy of lower extremity proprioceptive training in improving balance among community-dwelling elderly adults. The researchers utilized a quantitative randomized controlled trial (RCT). This research addresses the observed gaps in short-term, community based protocols by investigating the lower extremity proprioceptive exercises as the independent variable directly affecting static and dynamic balance as the dependent variable. The methodology involved a purposive…

Background: Smartphone-related postural dysfunction (SRPD), encompassing forward head posture (FHP), thoracic kyphosis, and rounded shoulder deformity, has emerged as a significant musculoskeletal public health concern. While postural education is widely used, it lacks the environmental and behavioral specificity required for durable correction in habitual smartphone users.

Objective: To evaluate and compare the effectiveness of three…

Background: Prolonged smartphone use has emerged as a significant but under characterized etiology of musculoskeletal dysfunction. While individual conditions such as "text neck" have been documented, no unified clinical framework defining Smartphone-Associated Musculoskeletal Syndrome (SAMS) with integrated physiotherapy management pathways has been established.

Objective: To characterize SAMS as a distinct clinical syndrome encompassing…

Background and Purpose: Chronic neck pain (CNP) is among the most prevalent occupational health complaints in desk-based workers globally, with reported lifetime prevalence exceeding 70% in office populations. Despite substantial evidence supporting exercise-based physiotherapy for CNP, patient adherence to unsupervised postural correction programs remains persistently poor. Vibrotactile biofeedback — the delivery of real-time haptic alerts via skin vibration when a…

Dear Editor, We read with great interest the recently published article by Muthu and Nisarudeen titled “Correlation Between Core Muscle Endurance and Dynamic Balance in Silambam Practitioners” [1]. The authors should be applauded for addressing an important and relevant topic in sports physiotherapy, particularly within traditional martial arts. However, we would like to highlight several methodological and statistical aspects that require clarification to improve the validity and clinical…

Cycling requires high endurance, muscular strength, and cardiovascular fitness. This study examines the specific features of rehabilitation methods in cycling sports, focusing on individualized programs, lower limb therapy, gradual load progression, active recovery, physiotherapy interventions, and biomechanical corrections. The findings highlight the importance of a comprehensive, targeted approach to accelerate recovery, prevent injuries, and enhance athletic performance.

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…