Research

Research Activities

2018-19
S.No Title Investigators Status
1. The effect of Neurodynamic Sliding, PNF stretching and Static stretching on Hamstring flexibility on collegiate students : A comparative study RituRaju ,
DcostaDaneya Stephen, Himanshu Sharma, Karthikeyan.L, Soundarya.G
On going
2. Effect of muscle energy technique(MET) on hamstring flexibility and Knee ROM in osteoarthritis knee M.Gopi, K.Kanmani
L.Tharanya , P.Aswin Kumar
B.Priyanga
On going
3. Pilates as an intervention for college students with acute back pain Prof.R.Mahesh ,S.K.Aishwarya
MehrajBegum.A
Sheena Wilson , Sivagami.K
On going
4. Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Technique On Reducing Depresssion And Improving The Quality Of Life Of Post Operative heart Valve Replacement Out Patients M.Mahendiran ,Keerthana.J
Kiruthika.S , Mouliraj.S
ManjumaDevi.S ,
On going
5. Effects of Kettlebell Exercise In Obese Women With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Malarvizhi .S , A.U.Deepika
R.KrishnaPreetha
S.Monica , S.Supriya
On going
6. Effect of Neck Stabilisation Exercises Vs Kinesio Taping In Patients With Mechanical Neck Pain SweetySubha.P , Santhos.M
HarishmaPriyadharshini
Jayaseelan.A , Subhashini.R
On going
7. Relation between forward head posture and deep neck flexor endurance in individuals with and without cervical pain Raja Regan.J, Nithin Mathew,
Muralidharan.N.E
MohanaPriya.D
Gokula Keerthi.M
On going
8. Efficacy of dynamic balance training to improve dynamic balance in male collegiate soccer players Nagaraj.B , HarshiniSai.T
KamaliShree.E , Rajalakshmi.P
VigneshKumar.B
On going
9. Prevalence and control of childhood obesity in urban community of coimbatore Ashraf.Y , Aswin.S
JeseemaBegum.A
Sangeetha.M , Shanthini.P
On going
10. Pilates as an intervention for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ShanmugaPriya.P
Boopesh.N , Jayanthi.S
Lokesh .R , Pavithra.M
On going
11. Efficacy of therapy based on treatment based classification system in patients with low back pain Saravanan.K , LekhaSri.S
Keerthana.D , Akal Monisha.S
Boopathiraj.A
On going
12. Effects of pelvic floor muscle strengthening on stress urinary incontinence among female patients with COPD and asthma. Mahalakshmi.V
VinothAdsah Rachel
Violet JeyaMerin.A.J
Kavitha.R , Nagul.T
On going
13. Effectiveness of PNF Technique and motor control exercises in patients with Low back pain. Nivetha.A ,
Mr. Saravanan.K
Completed
14. Immediate effects of combination of isotonics for scapular pattern on motor control of upper limb in post stroke patients. Srimathi,

Mrs. Malarvizhi.G

Completed
15. Comparison of priming mechanism of active passive bilateral therapy and mirror therapy on hand function in post stroke patients. Periyasamy ,

Mr.Raja Regan

Completed
2017-18
S.No Title Investigators Status
1. Comparing the effectiveness of Maitland mobilization technique and Muscle Energy Technique on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional activities in Adhesive Capsulitis Parthibhan. S,
Y.Ashraf
Completed
2. Compare the effectiveness of Maitland spinal mobilization versus Mckenzie exercise along with core stability exercise on Pain, Range of Motion and Functional activities in subjects with Mechanical Low back pain Manikandan. M,
Y.Ashraf
Completed
3. Comparing the efficacy of open chain exercise versus closed chain exercise in reducing pain and improving the functional status in patients with Rotator cuff Tendinopathy Ajitha. C.T,
B.Nagaraj
Completed
4. Comparing the efficacy of Mulligan mobilization technique and Pilates programme on outcome measures of subjects with chronic neck pain. Gobinath. C,
Saravanan.K
Completed
5. Impact of Mckenzie method enriched by Muscle Energy technique and strain counter strain technique on Pain, Range of Motion, Functional Disability and Quality of Life in patients with chronic non-specific Low back pain. Manigandan. S.R.V
Saravanan.K
Completed
6. Efficacy of Scapular stabilization exercises in patients with Mechanical Neck Pain. Priya. S,
B.Nagaraj
Completed
7. Cross step moving on Four spot test validity and it is relation with fall related physical function in stroke patients – A cross sectional study. Sathiyaraji. D
Raja regan
Completed
8. Comparing the efficacy of one legged bridging with and without hip abduction using a sling on contralateral side on trunk stability and balance in post stroke patients. Varuni. S
P. Sweety Subha
Completed
9. Relation between trunk impairment and upper limb kinematics of reaching near and far object under altered sensation in Post stroke patients – A cross sectional study. Vijayalakshmi. A
Raja Regan
Completed
10. Effect of Lower limb irradiation by Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation on Balance in stroke patients. Keerathandevi. V
Sweetysubha.P
Completed
11. Comparing the efficacy of task specific training and conventional physiotherapeutic rehabilitation on motor and functional activities of upper limb in post stroke patients. Thomas Richard. K
Malarvizhi.S
Completed
12. Non-mechanized exercise training to improve pain free walking distance in patients with peripheral artery occlusion. Suganya. M ,
Prof.R.Mahesh,
M.Mahendiran
Completed
13. Effects of unilateral vs bilateral lower limb strengthening exercise on balance in stroke Maria Daniub Juno.
Mohana. R, Monisha. M
Nileshkumar. E , Vinitha .A
Completed
14. Efficacy of functional task training in patients with chronic OA of knee. Saravanan.K ,Deepika. A
Dhanasheeba. G, Nandhini. S
Miniyappan. M
Mohammed Basidh. S
Completed
15. Analysis of influence of mode of delivery on diastasis recti among primiparous women Mahalakshmi.V, Trinetra. G.R.
Beril Christanson. C Ilanagai. M Monisha. S , Shylaja. G,
Completed
16. Effects of 4 weeks plyometric training on agility in amateur basket ball players RituRaju, Deepak Kapees. D , Divya. G, Priyanka. M,
Sruthi Shree. S
Completed
17. Influence of gender on neck flexion range and cervical pain among college students using smartphone Ashraf.Y ,Ravindra Reddy. C, Yazhini. A , Sasireka .K
HemaMalini. G
Completed
18. Effect of provision of cane on walking adaptability in community dwelling post stroke patients Raja Regan , Monisha. R, Prabhakaran. V
Dhanashree .N, Sowmiya. S
Solomon Augustus. A
Completed
19. Comparing the efficacy of plyometric and resistance training in collegiate amateur players in improving vertical jump height Prof.R.Mahesh, Gladwin Mahiban. G , Amutha. A , Kiruba .G , KeerthiPriya. P Completed
20. Effects of 6 week upper and lower limb heavy resistance training on the jumping performance and throwing ability of amateur male handball players Shanmugapriya.P,
LekshmiPriya. S.R
AgnelMarshini. J
Aishwarya. R ,Ravivarmaa. V.J
Completed
21. Effect of neuromuscular electrical stimulation on quadriceps muscle to improve the functional exercise capacity and quality of life in mild to moderate COPD patients Mahendiran.M ,HariBalaji. B , IrineDivya. A
Malathi. P ,Sandhya. G
Completed
22. Adherence to preventive low back pain exercise among nursing staffs Nagaraj.B ,Anandhi. M , Mercy Joseph , Sindhumathi. N
Manikandasamy Sai Ram
Completed
2016-17
S.No Title Investigators Status
1. Correlation between balance and stroke functional mobility during L Test in post stroke patients Muthuraman.J
Prof.R.Mahesh
Raja Regan.J
Completed
2. Effect of post proprioceptive training program on postural stability and functional balance in patients with diabetic neuropathy Gokul.N.S
Prof.R.Mahesh
Sweetysuba.P
Completed
3. Correlation between peak expiratory flow rate and shoulder posture in middle aged adult among acute exacerbation of asthmatic patients Harinandhini .K
Prof.R.Mahesh
Shanmugapriya.P
Mahendiran.M
Completed
4. Comparing the effectiveness of robotic hand therapy vs mirror therapy on hand functions in hemiplegic patients. Elsin Daniel raj. M
Prof.R.Mahesh
Sweetysubha.P
Completed
5. A comparative study of respiratory muscle stretch gymnastics and pursed lip breathing on health related quality of life in hospitalized COPD Patients Vidhyalenoshita baskaran,
Prof.R.Mahesh
Shanmugapriya.P
Mahendiran.M
Completed
6. Sit to stand performance across three attentional loading conditions and its co-relation with trunk impairment in stroke patients – A cross sectional study Subash.P
Prof.R.Mahesh
Raja Regan.J
Completed
7. To compare the effectiveness of bilateral arm training versus unilateral aram training on upperlimb functions in acute stroke patients Karthikayan.T
Prof.R.Mahesh
Sweetysubha.P
Malarvizhi.S
Completed
8. The effects of butler and maitland manual therapy techniques combined with manual cervical traction on pain, hand grip and functional disability in individuals with cervico brachial pain. Prabhu.M
Saravanan.K
Completed
9. Comparing the effectiveness of pelvic proprioceptive neuro muscular facilitation techniques versus lateral weight shifting exercises on trunk control in past stroke patients Banu.M
Prof.R.Mahesh
Raja Regan.J
Malarvizhi.S
Completed
10. Effect of single task training versus motor dual task training on functional balance in post stroke patients. A. Ashwathy , V. Monika,
M. Naveenkumar,B. Sandhya,
S. Vigneshwaran
Completed
11. Comparison of the Two minute step test with six minute walk test in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. ShanmugaPriya .P ,
Anwar K. Nazar, S. Azarudheen , V. Vaishnavi
N. Saranya , Thenmozhi ,
Completed
12. Immediate effect of ACU-TENS on changes in PEFR, FEV1, & DYSPNEA using incremental shuttle walk test in patients with Bronchial Asthma. Prof.R.Mahesh
Mithu Paulson ,Neelamegan , S. Niharsulthana ,
S. Pradeepa , S. Sakthivel
Completed
13. Effects of trunk stabilization exercises using Noodle Bar to prevent sternal instability to reduce the pain and to increase functional activity in post-operative median sternotomy patients. Mahendiran .M , T.K. Arun Ram , S. Ashwin Monica ,
V. Divya Bharathi ,
P. GokulaPriyadharshini ,
P. HariPriya
Completed
14. Reliability and Validity of CONFbal Scale in Post stroke patients. Raja Regan J.,
S. Anushaw Sneha Bharkavi,
P. Gomathi, G. Kaleeswari,
R. Sowmya, S. Karthik
Completed
15. Effect of Progressive resisted exercise program in controlling glycosylated Hemoglobin (HbA1c) Level and improving the health status in type 2 Diabetes patients. M. Janani , K. Jayasurya ,
J. Jerome , K. Ranjani ,
V. Sajitha
Completed
16. Effects of ergonomic training and active exercises for work related upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders in females working on video display units. Saravanan.K,
R. Hemalatha , Y. Issac Premkumar , S. Kamali ,
P. Vishnu Priya
Completed
17. The effects of various exercise interventions on reducing neuropathic pain and to improve functional balance in patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy. B.Nagaraj , M. Saravanan ,
Abhinav Nandan ,
M. Imthias , R. Soundharya
Q. JessyQueeny
Completed
18. Effect of Jacobson’s progressive muscle relaxation technique with relaxed diaphragmatic breathing exercise following aerobic exercise program on essential Hypertension. RituRaju , M. Harish ,
B. MurshidhaYasmine ,
K. Shanmugapriya ,
R. Vaishnavi , S.B. Vidhya
Completed
19. Effect of Tupler’s technique in reducing sacroiliac joint pain among the Antenatal women – A Quasi Experimental study. R. Ashwini, S. Kesavan, S. Bhakhiam, S. Sherly ,
M. Visweshwaran
Completed
2015-16
S.No Title Investigators Status
1. Influence of pre and post operativeModified Exercise Program With Patient’s Education To Reduce The Post Operative Pulmonary Complications In Open Heart Surgery Patients Mahendiran, Vanitha.P.S
Indhu.R, Anbarasu.U
Kalaivani.M
Completed
2. Efficacy of Functional Electrical Stimulation For Upper Limb Motor Recovery In Acute Stroke Patients Monalisa.S , Sandhya
Swathi Priya.P.M
Rajalakshmi Narayanan
Completed
3. Effects of Roller Massager To Improve Hamstring Flexibility In Amateur Football Players Prabhu .M, , Snegha.P
Anitha.R
Completed
4. Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training On Reducing Blood Pressure In Hypertensive Patients Shanmuga Priya, Srimathi.M
Vinodhini.R ,Nandhini.K
Jayashree.M
Completed
5. Effects of Plyometric and Squat Training On Improving Vertical Jump Perfomance In Male Collegiate Baseket Ball Players Nagaraj ,
Vigneshwara Prasath.S ,
Indhumathi.M
Kasthuri.T
Completed
6. Effects of Muscle Energy Technique On Shoulder Dysfunction For Computer Professionals With Upper Cross Syndrome Prof.R.Mahesh ,
Ramyalakshmi.S ,
Vinodha.S
Manisha Kumari
Completed
7. Comparing The Effectiveness Of Ultrasound Therapy And Cryotherapy Along With Capsular stretching on pain in adhesive capsulitis Ashraf .Y
Victor Clifford Charles,
SenthilKumar.J
Narmadha.D
Completed
8. Effectivness of Kinesio Taping On Pain Perception In Osteoarthritis Knee Raja Regan ,
Arul Jothi.G ,
Joel Peter , Aswin.S
Completed
9. Comparing The Effect of Strecthing&Progressive Relaxation Techinque In Reducing The Frequency And Severity Of Nocturnal Leg Cramps During Pregnancy Mahalakshmi.V ,
Gayathri.R , Yuvashree.S
Completed
10. Exercise Outcomes On Trunk Control To Achieve Functional Balance In Post Stroke Nanthini.P ,
SweetySubhamadhurambiga.C
Ruqvana.N
Priyanka.N
Completed
11. Effectiveness of Post Isometric Relaxation Versus Trigger Point Pressure In Myo-Facial Pain On Neck Muscles Of Home Maker Women Saravanan.K , Shilpa.R
Sona Prakash , Roja.S
Completed
12. Effects of Swiss Ball Exercise On Core Strengthening To Improve Mechanical Low Back Pain And Flexibility Among Low Back Professionals Raja Regan J.,
Thamarai.M.P ,
Completed
13. Effect of Static and PNFStretching On Hamstring Flexibility In Amateur Football Players During Warm-Up Rajkumar.M.P Completed
14. Comparison of the 3 minute ramp walk test with six minute walk test in stable patients after heart valve replacement Manivel.A
Prof.R.Mahesh
Shanmugapriya.P
Completed
15. Efficacy of ingh intensity progressive resistance strength training (HIPRST) Vs. Balance training on fall incidence and physical function in elderly patients with post-operative hip fracture Thillaivijayapriya
Ashraf.Y
Completed
16. Minimal detectable change and minimal clinically important difference of action in reach arm test in patients with stroke following rehabilitation. Vijalakshmi.P
Prof.R.Mahesh
Raja Regan.J
Completed
17. Efficacy of action observation for upper limb motor deficit in acute stroke participants Arulmozhidevi.A
Prof.R.Mahesh
Raja Regan.J
Completed
18. Effectiveness of motor control exercise on scapular dysfunction and functional disability in patients with scapular dyskinesis Anandakumar.T
Saravanan.K
Completed