THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences) http://thetherapist.com.pk/index.php/tt <p><strong>Title of Journal: </strong><strong>THE THERAPIST (ISSN Online: 2790-7414, Print: 2790-7406)</strong></p> <p><strong>Frequency: Quarterly (w.e.f 1<sup>st</sup> Jan, 2023)</strong></p> <p><strong>Affiliated with:</strong> Lahore Medical Research Center</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> (<a href="http://www.lmrc.com.pk">www.lmrc.com.pk</a>)</p> <p><strong>Published By:</strong> CrossLinks International Publishers (CLIP), Lahore, Pakistan</p> <p><strong>Website:</strong> (<a href="http://www.clip.com.pk">www.clip.com.pk</a>)</p> <p><strong>Address:</strong> 590-Karim Block, Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore, Pakistan</p> <p>‘The Therapist’, abbreviated as ‘TT’ is an official journal of ‘Lahore Medical Research Center’ (LMRC), LLP. We are pleased to announce the launch of this journal of physical therapy and rehabilitation sciences as well as other therapies are also included within the scope such as stem cell therapy, speech therapy, psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, radiotherapy, dialectial behavior therapy, Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy, Mentalization-based therapy, animal-assisted therapy, emotion focused therapy, family therapy, group therapy, mind-fulness-based therapy, virtual therapy, exposure therapy, interpersonal therapy, diet <br />therapy, virtual therapy, hydrotherapy, heat therapy are among the few. <br />Mission of this journal is to publish the studies in the above areas and relevant disciplines. These researches will be of great significance and may contribute to the awareness and understanding of the impact of different therapies <br />on human health improvement. To our knowledge this is the first journal with this unique scope. Studies related to these topic are most welcome from national and international authors. It will help all of us to work as global team to do something for the betterment of ailing humanity and share ideas for this noble cause .</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Accreditation:</strong></span></p> <p><strong>Approved by Higher Education Commission of Pakistan for the year 2023-24</strong></p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Fee &amp; Subscription Charges</strong></span></p> <p>Article Processing Fee: <strong>NONE</strong></p> <p>Article Publication Fee (National) Rs 20000 / Article</p> <p>Article Publication Fee (International ) 200 USD / Article</p> <p>Printed Version (Selected Articles on Authors Request): Rs 2500/per copy</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Annual Subscription for Printed Versions</strong></span></p> <p>For Institutes: Rs 20,000/ Annually</p> <p>Single Copy (Selected Articles): Rs 2500/-</p> <p><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong>Waiver Policy</strong></span></p> <p>If an author has no funds to pay such charges, he may request for full or partial waiver of publication fees. The decision may however vary from case to case.</p> <p>We do not want charges to prevent the publication of worthy material.</p> <p><strong><u>Submissions</u></strong></p> <p>Submission are welcome and may be submitted here <a href="mailto:editor@thetherapist.com.pk">editor@thetherapist.com.pk</a></p> en-US <p>This is an open-access journal and all the published articles / items are distributed under the terms of the <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution License</a>, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited. For comments <a href="mailto:editor@thetherapist.com.pk">editor@thetherapist.com.pk</a></p> editor@thetherapist.com.pk (Riffat Mehboob) oric@lmrc.com.pk (Khurram Mehboob) Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Association of Craniovertebral Angle with Non- Specific Neck Pain and Functional Limitations among IT Professionals http://thetherapist.com.pk/index.php/tt/article/view/222 <p>There was a strong link between workplace ergonomics and occupational diseases. Work-related illnesses contribute significantly to the total burden of occupational diseases. Information Technology (IT) professionals were more likely to experience physical activity limitations and nonspecific neck pain. <strong>Objective:</strong> To determine the association of craniovertebral angle (CVA) with nonspecific neck pain and functional limitations among IT professionals. <strong>Methods: </strong>Total 377 IT professionals participated in an observational cross-sectional survey. Non probability convenience sampling technique was used. CVA was evaluated using a manual goniometer, non-specific neck pain was measured using NPRS, and functional limitation was assessed by using the Neck Disability Index (NDI) questionnaire. The association of CVA with non-specific neck as well as functional restrictions was then found. <strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of this study was 29.43 ± 5.081. About 71.4% were males and 28.6% were females. The results showed that there was significant association of CVA with functional limitation (p value=0.01) and gender (p value =0.05). Also, a significant association was noted between functional limitations and non-specific neck pain (p value =&lt;0.001). Contrastingly, no significant association of CVA observed with non-specific neck pain (p value =0.859) and with BMI (p value =0.721). <strong>Conclusions: </strong>The study concluded that there was no significant association of CVA with non- specific neck pain but recorded a significant association between CVA and functional limitation among IT professionals. Males were having a higher prevalence of forward head posture as compared to females.</p> Humaira Kalsoom, Tayyaba Noor, Gul Andama, Ayesha Javed, Abdul Waris, Maira Tamkeen, Qandeel Hamidullah Khan, Irum Iqbal Copyright (c) 2024 THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 http://thetherapist.com.pk/index.php/tt/article/view/222 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 Therapy in Focus: Global Perspectives on Rehabilitation and Healing http://thetherapist.com.pk/index.php/tt/article/view/236 <p>Historically, healing practices vary widely across different cultures in different countries. From ancient herbal remedies to early forms of physical therapies. With the complexities of modern life, diverse cultures and countries face unique challenges, so it’s essential to share knowledge and best practices globally.</p> <p>In the 20<sup>th</sup> century in formalizing therapeutic approaches significant strides were made. The advent of psychotherapy, physical therapy, and occupational therapy created a new era in rehabilitation, scientific inquiry, and evidence-based practice. After this multidisciplinary approach, professionals from different fields began collaborating more closely to address complex health issues. Rehabilitation involves a structural program to help people in a broader way that includes restoring health, regaining skills, disease prevention, treatment, and palliative care. An estimated 1 in 3 people living with a health condition would benefit from rehabilitation [1].</p> <p>Today, therapies encompass a broad spectrum of practices. Physical therapy improves movement and function through exercise and manual techniques. Occupational therapy helps individuals to develop daily living and working skills. Psychotherapy targets mental health challenges by exploring emotions, behavior, and thoughts.</p> <p>In many low and middle-income countries, over 50% of the population is left without access to essential rehabilitation services. In Western countries, there is a strong emphasis on evidence-based approaches and specialized care. But now many non-western countries also apply modern therapeutic methods with traditional healing practices. Advancements in the field of technology transformed the field. Digital tools like applications and virtual reality are being increasingly utilized to enhance therapeutic interventions.</p> <p>Looking ahead, the future of therapy is poised for many transformative changes. The integration of machine learning promises and artificial intelligence, offering personalized treatment plans and improving the outcome predictions. The overall goal of rehabilitation is to help people to get their abilities and regain independence.</p> <p>In conclusion, therapy's journey from its historical roots to its current form has been marked by advancements in growing global perspectives. Rehabilitation is an important part of health coverage globally. The need to extend the availability of essential rehabilitation is urgent and careful attention needs to be given to the system that delivers rehabilitation services. The ongoing advancement and innovation in the field of technology promise to enhance therapeutic practices and improve lives on a global scale.</p> Bushra Bashir Copyright (c) 2024 THE THERAPIST (Journal of Therapies & Rehabilitation Sciences) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 http://thetherapist.com.pk/index.php/tt/article/view/236 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000