International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department of Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan

Biography

Abida Arif is an associate professor from the Department of Bahria University College of Physical Therapy, Bahria University Medical and Dental College, Karachi, Pakistan. He has published papers in reputed journals and the articles got good citations. His research interest includes Physical Therapy, Rehabilitation etc.

Publications

• Research Article   
  Effectiveness of Core Stability Exercises with and without Physioball on Chronic Low Back Ache in Young Females: A Quasi-Experimental Study
  Author(s): Khalid Aziz, Ghousia Shahid, Abida Arif, Muhammad Faisal Fahim* and Rabia Khan
  
  Objective: To compare the effectiveness of core stability exercises with and without Physioball in chronic low back pain and functional ability in young female students of a private medical college. Methodology: A quasi-experimental study with non-probability convenience sampling technique from March 2019 to January 2020 carried out at Bahria University College of Physical Therapy Karachi. Inclusion was female with history of chronic mechanical and postural backache for more than 12 weeks, age 18-22 years. Exclusion criteria were those on pain killer medications for backache or having pathological back ache. Participants were divided into two groups. Group A were given core stability exercises with Physioball, which include back extension hold, sit ups and forward backward and side rolls. Group B were given core stability exe.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.20.08.565

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