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 Marwa elsayed mohamed kotb
36 years
assistant lecturer of physical therapy for women health
Egyptian
Married

Master Title

INDOMETHACIN PHONOPHORESIS EFFICACY IN THE TREATMENT OF DE QUERVAIN’S TENOSYNOVITIS DURING POSTPARTUM

Master Abstract

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of indomethacin gel Phonophoresis in the treatment of de Quervain's tenosynovitis during postpartum. Forty women age ranging 25-35 years, participated in this study and were randomly assigned into two groups equal in number complaining from de Quervain's tenosynovitis. Patients of group (A) recieved indomethacin gel phonophoresis (1MHz Transducer head, 3W/Cm², 10 minutes, 3 times per week every other day for four weeks), while patients of group( B) received Placebo Ultrasound by K-Y gel Application 3 times per week every other day for four weeks. The parameters investigated was: Pain (by using present pain intensity scale)and thumb pinch strength ( by using B &L Pinch Guage) . Pain indicated a significant improvement in Group A and Non-significant improvement in Group B. Thumb Pinch Strength indicated a significant improvement in Group A and Non-significant improvement in Group B. It could be concluded that Indomethacin gel phonophoresis is non invasive,cheap,effective and valuable in the treatment of of de Quervain's Tenosynovitis during postpartum. This study was carried out at the department of physical therapy , Polak el Dakror hospital from October,2013 to june,2014. Key Words: Indomethacin, de Quervain's tenosynovitis, Phonophoresis

PHD Title

BIOMECHANICAL RESPONSE TO CORE STABILITY EXERCISES IN PRIMARY DYSMENORRHEA

PHD Abstract

Background & aim: Dysmenorrhea, identified as pain during menstruation, is the most prevalent gynecological disorder in females. It may be worsen by poor pelvic posture. This study aimed to investigate and compare the effects of core stability and aerobic exercises programs on pelvic biomechanics and menstrual distress questionnaire in primary dysmenorrhea. Materials and methods: Forty females were randomized into two groups (A & B). Group (A) included 20 females; each female received core stability exercises. Group (B) included 20 females; each female received aerobic exercises. Both groups started exercises from the 7th day of menstruation, for 40 minutes/day, day after day up to 8 weeks for two successive menstrual cycles. Measuring pelvic rotation, pelvic inclination and pelvic tilt angles using formetric raster stereography and calculating menstrual distress questionnaire (MDQ) score were done at baseline in the 7th day of menstruation and after the next two menstrual cycles after the intervention. Results: Comparing both groups post treatment revealed non-significant differences regarding pelvic rotation, pelvic inclination and pelvic tilt angles (p>0.05). However, they showed clinical differences and high percent of improvement in group (A). The MDQ score showed a statistically significant reduction post treatment in favour of group (A) (p<0.05). Conclusion: Both core stability exercises and aerobic exercises have a clinical improvement in MDQ score with high percent of decrease in favour of core stability exercise group. Key words: Dysmenorrhea, core stability exercise, aerobic exercises, pelvic rotation, pelvic inclination, pelvic tilt, menstrual distress questionnaire.