International Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
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Department 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   
  Effect of Resistance Training of Quadriceps Muscle in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Control Trial
  Author(s): Abida Arif*, Muhammad Arif Siddique, Ghousia Shahid, Rabia Khan and Muhammad Usman
  
  Objective: To determine the effects of resistance training in quadriceps muscle in patients with knee osteoarthritis attending tertiary care hospital, Karachi. Materials and methods: This was a single blinded randomized control trial study with probability simple random sampling technique. Sampling was done in physiotherapy department of Al-Khidmat Hospital Korangi, Karachi from May to December 2018. The required sample size was found to be 74 (37 in experimental group and 37 in control group). Inclusion criteria for patients was age >45 years, moderate degree pain, ability to walk 20 to 30 meters, subject without any walking aid and chronic osteoarthritis of knee diagnosed on radiograph. Variables were observed using the Numerical Rating Scale (NRS), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis (WOMAC) index,.. View More»
  DOI: 10.35248/2329-9096.21.8.570

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