WebLog Journal of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation

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…

Background: The unprecedented rise in smartphone usage among young adults has created a public health concern regarding cervico-scapulothoracic postural alterations and associated musculoskeletal symptoms. Despite growing evidence linking prolonged smartphone use to forward head posture (FHP) and scapular dyskinesis, integrated assessment of cervical, thoracic, and scapular regions remains underexplored in the Indian population.

Objective: This…

Background: Smartphone-induced forward head posture, scapular dyskinesis, and associated musculoskeletal symptoms represent a growing public health concern among young adults. While postural dysfunction is well-documented, evidence-based intervention protocols integrating cervical stabilization, scapular motor control, and thoracic mobility remain limited. This randomized controlled trial evaluates the effectiveness of a targeted cervico-scapular physiotherapy intervention…

Background: Smartphone usage among college students has become ubiquitous, with daily screen time exceeding 4–6 hours in sustained flexed cervical postures. Prolonged smartphone engagement precipitates forward head posture, scapular dyskinesis, and associated musculoskeletal symptomatology. However, the integrated prevalence of cervico-scapulothoracic postural deviations specifically in college-age populations remains incompletely…

Background: Prolonged mobile phone use induces forward head posture (FHP), creating a bidirectional pathway linking musculoskeletal strain to neuroendocrine dysregulation and cognitive impairment. No existing global study integrates postural biomechanics, autonomic nervous system function, hormonal biomarkers, and cognitive outcomes in smartphone populations.

Objective: To investigate the multisystem impacts of chronic mobile phone-induced…

Background: Smartphone-related neck disorders predominantly focus on postural kinematics and muscle activation patterns. The cervico-thoracic fascial system's role in altered load transmission during prolonged mobile device use remains uncharacterized. This study investigates fascial densification, shear-strain impairment, and myofascial force transmission dysfunction in smartphone users.

Objective: To evaluate cervico-thoracic fascial…

Background: Musculoskeletal discomfort among students has become increasingly prevalent due to prolonged sitting, poor postural habits, and demanding academic schedules. However, limited evidence exists on the combined influence of postural variability, backpack carrying patterns, late night study habits, and break frequency on these outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the association between study posture variability, backpack…

Background: The increased and rapid use of digital devices puts college students into a state of prolonged screen time, multi-tasking behaviors, and poor ergonomics practices, leading to early musculoskeletal discomfort. Early symptoms need to be identified to help avoid long-term musculoskeletal disorders.

Objective: To ascertain the prevalence of early musculoskeletal discomfort associated with digital device multi-tasking and ergonomic…

Background: Kabaddi is high-intensity contact sport that requires players to perform rapid, complex, and multi-directional movements such as sprinting, lunging, twisting, balancing, and resisting opponents. Functional strength is essential for optimal performance in kabaddi, as it integrates strength, balance, core stability, coordination, and neuromuscular control. Raiders and defenders have distinct roles and physical demands during match play, which may influence the…