Research Projects

 

RESEARCH:

             

·         The students are encouraged to develop critical thinking and evidence-based practice in recent advances in physiotherapy specialties by doing project works in undergraduate level, dissertation in post graduate level and PhD thesis in doctoral program

·         The faculty are actively participating in research projects including sponsored projects and multi-disciplinary research projects

 

Research projects:

 

2019

A project sanctioned by department of social justice and empowerment (Scheme for implementation of persons with disability act, SIPDA) granted for 50 lakhs .Two Urinals constructed under SIPDA scheme. at SVIMS main entrance pathway.

 

 2023  

A project based on integrated medicine concept with title “Influence of integrated physiotherapy and Vedic therapy on pain, disability and quality  of life in grade I, Osteo arthritis individuals” S.V.Vedic University. A fund of  Rs.8,54,000/- is sanctioned. Principal investigator Dr.K.Madhavi, Professor and  Principal i/c, College of physiotherapy, SVIMS, Tirupati and Co-investigator  Dr.S.Raghava Krishna, Tutor, COP, SVIMS, Tirupati.  Funding agency: Sri Venkateswara Vedic University, Tirupati for  Dr.K.Madhavi (Grant letter dated:04/03/2020,  Roc.No.S.V.V.U/TPT/CVSR/45/2014).

 

Dr.C.Shanthi, Assistant Professor “To evaluate pulmonary function and exercise capacity in smokers and non-smokers at community level – observational study. (National project) A fund of Rs.50,000/- vide RC No.24/LR/2019/MRHRU/Chandragiri, dated:07/03/2019.

 

Research Work:

 2019

 Thesis submitted PG students:

 ·         Ms.S.Anjani “Effect of teletherapy on glycemic control, physical activity and quality of

life in type-2 diabetes mellitus individuals”.

·         Mr.P.R.Charan Kumar “To study the efficacy of chair aerobic exercises on cognitive

functions, physical activity and quality of life in geriatric population.

·         Ms.Sarada “To study the efficacy of aerobic exercises and yoga asanas on pain, menstrual

distress, physical activity in subjects with primary dysmenorrhea.

·         Ms.K.Himabindu “Comparison of kinesiology taping versus arm sling on shoulder

subluxation and shoulder function in subjects with sub-acute stroke patients.

·         Ms.Sk.Rabiya “A comparative study of spring assisted kinesiotaping technique and ankle

eversion kinesiotaping technique on dynamic balance and gait velocity in chronic stroke

·         patients with foot drop.

·         Ms.Vyshnavi “Effect of neural mobilization on pain and functional activity of lower limb

in subjects with piriformis syndrome.

·         Ms.Ramya Krishna “To study the effects of neural mobilization on median and ulnar

nerve on neural flexibility for desktop workers.

·         Mr.N.Siva Harish “Effectiveness of hip and knee strengthening Vs knee strengthening

alone on pain, range of motion and functional activity in patella femoral pain syndrome

individuals – Randomized control trail (RCT).

·         Ms.P.Sruthi “Influence of abdominal strength on pelvic angle and quality of life in

subjects with mechanical back ache.

·         Mr.K.Nagarjuna “Effects of ballistic training versus Nordic hamstring curls on sprint

performance in recreational sprinters.

·         Ms.A.Navya Sri “Effects of core stability exercises and suryanamaskara on balance in

female badminton players.

·         Ms.P.Teja “Effectiveness of sprint versus plyometric training on the strength of knee

musculature and agility in collegiate male cricket players.

2020

Thesis submitted PG students:

·         Mr.Mohammad Ali “An observational study on the ratio of isokinetic strength of shoulder internal and external rotators in male cricket bowlers”.

·         Mr.R.Sreekanth “Efficacy of task specific training on motor performances of upper limb  in stable stroke patients”.

·         Mr.L.Jaya Prakash “Effect of PNF stretching and conventional physiotherapy on ROM

and flexibility in text neck posture individuals.”

·         Ms.D.V.Jayachitra “Effect of myofascial, trigger point release Vs. muscle energy

technique on pain, and function in individuals with chronic plantar fasciitis”.

·         Ms.R.Geervani “Influence of positioning and breathing exercises or lung function and ABG parameters in postoperative CABG individuals”.

·         Mr.P.Sai Sandeep “The influence of aerobic exercises through telehealth on

cardiorespiratory fitness in middle age group individuals”.

·         Ms.D.Suseela “Effectiveness of integrated, neuromuscular inhibition technique (INIT) on pain, ROM, quality of life in non – specific mechanical neck pain in computer operating  individuals”.

·         Mr.M.N.Reddeppa “An observational study of hamstrings and quadriceps ratio among  the athletes”.

·         Ms.M.Sahithya “Effects of muscle energy techniques and proprioceptive training on pain and disability in mechanical low back pain for staff nurse population”.

·         Mr.S.Balaji “Efficacy of LLLT on pain jaw movement and equality of life in oral

mucosrtics individuals with post chemotherapy head and neck cancer patients ”.

·         Ms.K.Navyacharitha “Effect of muscle energy technique on shoulder pain, range of

motion, functions in patients with periarthritis shoulder”.

·         Ms.P.Sabitha kanna “Effectiveness of myofascial release technique with ultrasound

versus positional release technique with laser in upper trapezii’s individuals”.

·         Ms.K.Manasa “Efficacy of cryostretches with ultrasound versus ultrasound with weight bearing exercises on plantar flexors spasticity in the subjects with stroke”.

·         Mr.S.S.Anil Kumar “Efficacy of truncal exercises on balance and mobility in early

ischemic stroke”.

 

2021

 

Thesis submitted PG students:

 

·         Ms.K.Divaya “Comparison of low level laser therapy and ultrasound therapy on pain

and ROM in women cricketers with grade 2 lateral ankle sprains.

Ms.T.M.Keerthana “The effects of plyometric versus resistance training on explosive

power and lower limb strength in young female volleyball players.

·         Ms.T.Mounika “The Effects of Delorme versus MacQueen strengthening techniques on the strength of quadriceps among kho-kho players.

·         Ms.Madhavi “Effect of TDCS on upper limb function on post stroke patients”

·         Mosheena“Effect of graded motor imagery on motor control of upper limb function

and quality of life in patients with stroke.

·         Mr.Govindu Naik “Efficacy of hippotherapy and therapeutic horseback riding stimulator on adductor spasticity, gross motor function, trunk balance in sitting position children with spastic diplegic cerebral palsy.

·         Mr.V.Jayakrishna “Efficiency of pulmonary rehabilitation in dyspnea physical activity

·         and quality of life in adult asthamatic, an observation study”.

·         Ms.S.Heena “Awareness of exercise adherence in normal individuals and role of virtual physical activity motivating videos on PA quality of life in normal individuals during pandemic.

·         Ms.Swarnalatha “A study on the immunity status on efficacy of breathing and aerobic  exercises on affected and non-affectedCOVID-19 individuals.

·         Ms.K.Sandhya Rani “Study of efficacy of fusion dance (yoga and aerobic) on the pelvic floor muscle strength and hormonal levels (FSH, LH, testosterone, oestrogen, SHBG and size of cyst) in PCOD individuals.

·         Mr.G.Lokesh “|A systemic review of muscle energy technique and stretching exercise on pain and range of motion of hip joint in individual with piriformis syndrome”.

·         Ms.Y.Samykya “A Systemic review of mobilizations on pain and range of motion in

patients with frozen shoulder”.

·         Ms.C.Deepika “Impact of COVID-19 lockdown on “Acute low back pain with mobility

deficits in desk workers”.

 

2022

Thesis submitted PG students:

 

·         Mrs.S.Naveena “To screen the exercise adherence behaviour and physical activity levels in type 2 diabetic individuals”: An observational study.

·         Mr.Sk.Mohammad Vasim Akram “To evaluate the functional exercise capacity of

young individuals in health care profession”: An observational study.

·         Ms.P.Sreenidhi “To study the influence of sitting time duration and physical activity

levels on abdominal obesity in young male adults”: an observational study.

·         Ms.K.Hema “Prevalence of motor impairments of hand and level of ambulation following plasmapheresis in subjects with Guillain Barre Syndrome (GBS)”.

·         Ms.N.Sowjanya “Incidence and risk factors of stroke and it’s subtypes in middle aged

people” : A retrospective study.

·         Ms.Shiridimai “Incidence of facial disability in patients with cerebellopontine angle

tumour resection “A retrospective study.

·         Ms.T.Hari Priya “To find the effectiveness of positional release technique on pain, range of motion and functional activities in subjects with subacute trapezitis”An experimental study.

·         Ms.B.Mounika “To study the effect of Nordic hamstring exercise on hamstring flexibility, knee joint range of motion and quality of life in post TKR individuals”.

·         Ms.K.V.C.Lakshmi Kowsalya “To study the effect of sleeper’s stretch with mulligan and maitl and mobilizations on pain, range of motion and quality of life in subjects with periarthritis shoulder”:A prospective randomised study.

·         Ms.P.Gayathri “Effects of working posture on neck pain and functional activities in

computer operators” Survey method.

·         Ms.K.Geetha “Evaluate the incidence of predisposing factors of plantar fasciitis in

security guards”An observational study.

·         Ms.Sai Bhargavi “An observational study on the balance and agility in recreational

badminton players”.

·         Ms.M.Vaishnavi Kumari “An observational study on body composition analysis among female health care professional students”.

·         Ms.G.Likitha “An observational study on the flexibility, endurance, lower body power among female college students”.

 

2023

Ph.D thesis submitted and awarded:

 

Mr.K. Senthil Kumar, Ph.D Scholar, College of physiotherapy, SVIMS – “Effectiveness

of a early mobilization and structural cardiac rehabilitation on functional outcome and

quality of life following coronary artery by-pass graft – A randomized controlled trail

GUIDE -Dr.Abha chandra , professor, department of cardiothoracic surgery, sri venkateswara institute of medical sciences, tirupati.

 

Awarded on: 27/04/2023

Thesis submitted PG students:

 

1.      Ms.A.Bindu Lahari: “Effect of medical qigong therapy on fatigue and functional

activity in Buccal mucosa subjects undergoing radiation therapy”.

2.      Ms.V.V.Bhavana: “A prospective study to evaluate the effect of Kendall exercise and

respiratory exercise on normalized scapular abduction (NSA) ratio and chest expansion among rounded shoulder posture in young female Smartphone users”.

3.      Ms.Hyndavi: “Effectiveness of cardiac rehabilitation on depression, appetite and

activities of daily living in post-operative valve replacement individuals”.

4.      Ms.G.Sushmitha: “Effectiveness of active cycle breathing technique on pain chest

expansion and upper extremity function in post surgical mastectomy individuals”.

5.      Ms.A.Thejaswani: “Effectiveness of aerobic exercises on body mass index, physical

activity and menstrual distress level in young female adults with irregular menstruation”.

6.      Ms.M.Praveen Kumar: “Compare the effect of oropharyngeal exercises Vs deep

breathing exercises training on snoring intensity, frequency and sleep quality in snoring adults”.

7.      Ms.K.Sushmitha: “Effectiveness of incentive spirometer Vs balloon blowing

exercises on pulmonary function in post surgical upper abdominal conditions”.

8.      Ms.Sk.Umeera: “Compare the effect of pilates exercise Vs Yoga asanas pain, stress

and physical activity in young female students with primary dysmenorhea”.

9.      Ms.A.Priyanka: “Effectiveness of laser therapy with mckenzie exercises on pain range of motion and functional activities in subjects with mechanical neck pain among physiotherapy students”.

10.  Ms.V.Mrudhula Sree “Effectiveness of upper limb aerobic exercises on shoulder

range of motion, pain and functional activities in subjects with modified radical

mastectomy”.

11.  Ms.B.Swarna Rekha: “Effectiveness of box taping with stretching and strengthening

of anterior shoulder structures on pain, ROM and scapular position in subjects with

rounded shoulders”.

12.  Ms.P.Nikitha: “A prospective randomized study comparing the effect of Gang’s

mobilization with PNF technique on pain, ROM and QOL in subjects with grade-2

periarthritis shoulder”.

13.  Ms.S.Archana: “Effectiveness of early mobilization on pain, single leg stance time

and hip ROM in subjects after total hip arthroplasty – prospective randomized study”.

14.  Ms.Sesha Sai Aishwarya: “Effectiveness of chair aerobics Vs theraband exercises on

pain, muscle power and range of motion in subjects with osteoarthritis of knee”.

15.  Ms.G.Lakshmi Manasa: “Effectiveness of laser therapy Vs ultrasound therapy along

with kinesiotaping on pain and ROM in subjects with unilateral upper trapezitis”.

16.  Mr.G.Rambabu: “Effectiveness of motor control exercises with interferential therapy

pain and functional activities among the subject with non specific low back pain”.

17.  Ms.D.Priyanka: “Effect of Swiss ball exercises over conventional exercises on pain,

strength and functional activities among the subjects with knee ostheoarthritis: A

randomized control trail”.

18.  Ms.G.Gowri Manasa: “Effect of pelvic prospective neuro muscular facilitation on

trunk control and standing balance in subjects with sub acute stroke: A randomized

controlled trail”.

19.  Ms.Leela Madhavi: “Effectiveness of proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation on

sensory function, balance and sleep in subjects with diabetic polyneuropathy affecting lower limbs”.

20.  Ms.G.B.Durga: “Effectiveness of kinesiotapng combined with proprioceptive

neuromuscular facilitation over affected dorsiflexors on ankle range of motion and

balance ability in subjects with sub acute stroke”. 21. Ms.A.Yashwitha: “Comparison of low level laser therapy Vs electrical stimulation on facial disability and synkinesis in subjects with acute bell’s palsy”.

21.  Ms.M.Suresh Kumar Reddy: “Effects of virtual reality training (VRT) with modified

constraint induced movement therapy on hand function in acute stroke subjects. A

randomized control trail”.

22.  Mr.G.Manjunatha : “Prospective randomized control trial on effectiveness of hand

arm bimanual intensive training (habit) on hand dexterity and arm motor function in

acute stroke subjects”.

23.  Mr.K.Kushwanth: “Effectiveness of resistance tube training on upper body power and upper limb skeletal muscle among make vecreational volleyball player”.

24.  Mr.G.Kiran Kumar: “Effectiveness of speed, agility and quickness (SAQ) training

on speed, agility and lower body power among the female recreational kho-kho

players”.

25.  Sk.Seema: “Effect of tobata training on cardiorespiratory fitness and muscular

endurance among male recreational volley ball players”

 

Ph.D thesis on going:

 

1.      Mrs.N.Kavitha, Ph.D Scholar: “Effects of supervised exercises on functional exercise capacity in single valve replacement individuals with post-operative anaemia”

2.      Mr.M.Suresh Kumar, Ph.D Scholar: “To compare the effects of High and low TENS and graded exercises on pain,functional ability and quality of life  individuals with peripheral arterial disease of lower limbs”.

3.      Mrs.G.Kameswari, Ph.D Scholar: “Comparison of the efficacy of low level laser

therapy versus ultrasound therapy on pericranial myofascial trigger points in subjects

with chronic tension headache”.

4.      Mr.S.Raghava Krishna, Ph.D Scholar: “Prospective Randomized controlled study

comparing the efficacy of manual lymphatic drainage and pneumatic compression

therapy on secondary lower limb lymphedema in patients undergoing surgery and or

radiotherapy for gynecological malignancies”.

5.      Ms.C.S.Hemalatha, Ph.D Scholar: “To study the effect of end range mobilization with

scapular mobilization on pain, range of motion, joint space and functional disabilities in adhesive capsulities individuals with type-2 diabetes mellitus – Randomized controlled trail”.

6.      Mr.A.Srikanth, Ph.D Scholar: “Effectiveness of Isokinetic resistance training versus

the raband resistance training on the strength of internal and external rotators of shoulder in overhead athletes”.

Mr.M.Govind Naik, Ph.D Scholar: “Effect of virtual reality training on hand functioning in subjects with stroke” A randomized controlled trail”.

 

Ongoing Thesis by PG students

 

1.      Ms.K.Harika: “Efficacy of spencer muscle energy technique on pain range of motion

and quality of life in subjects with grade 2 periarthritis shoulder – A prospective

randomized study.

2.      Mr.V.Akhil: “Effectiveness of EMMS on visceral and abdominal strength among

Recreational male cricket players.

3.      Ms.Sathya priya: “Effect of active release technique Vs myofacial release technique

on pain and range of motion in subjects with plantas fasciitis.

4.      Ms.P.Jyothirmai: “A comparative study to find out the effectiveness of myofacial

release with kinesiotaping on pain, muscle strength and politeal angle in subjects with hamstring tightness”.

5.      Ms.V.Madhuri “Comparative study between rocker board exercises Vs Mirror

therapy on sensory motor function of LL, balance and gait velocity in subjects with

stroke.

6.      Mr.K.Naga Anil “Effectiveness of combined respiratory muscle training on ysphagia with or without device in subjects with stroke.

7.      Mr.P.Deepak “To evaluate the combined effect of myofascial release and stretching on plantar flexor muscles spasticity and gait velocity in subjects with cerebral palsy”.

8.      Ms.Sk.Reshma “Systematic structural exercise protocol for ventilated patients based

on respiratory index”.

9.      Ms.Ramya “Study to evaluate the effects of coastal breathing exercises and upper

extremity exercises on chest expansion and functional exercise capacity in individuals undergoing unilateral mastectomy”.

10.  Ms.Ayeesha “Effectiveness of laser therapy and ultrasound therapy on pain, ROM

functional disability in subjects with cervical spondylosis”.

11.  Ms.J.Sai Upeksha: “Effect of 8 weeks graded aerobic exercises on cardiovascular fitness and flexibility in over weight young individuals”.

12.  Ms.S.Priyanka: “Effectiveness of ladder training versus polymeric training on agility among cricket players”.

13.  Ms.D.Manish: “Effectiveness of strength training and endurance on maximal strength and running performance on female mid-way runners”.

14.  Ms.T.Dileep “Efficacy of Mulligans pain release phenomenon on pain and ROM

subjects with patella femoral pain syndrome”.

15.  Ms.Padmasree “A study to determine the effects of breathing and overall exercises

on post operative boccel mucosa subjects chest expansion, mouth opening”.

16.  Mr.K.V.Bhuvaneswar: “Graded activity versus motor control exercises in

management of pain and function in subjects with chronic non specific low back pain”.

17.  Ms.Hameeda Tasneem: “Effectiveness of motor relearning & programme on

hand function in subjects with stroke”.

18.  Mr.Vamsi Krishna Reddy: “To evaluate effects of respiratory muscle training on

Chest expansion in patients of individuals undergoing abdominal surgeries in

upper and quadrants”.

19.  Ms.Eshitha: “The effectiveness of PNF and Swiss ball training on trunk control and standing balance in subjects with cerebral palsy”.

20.  Ms.Sushmapriya: “Effectiveness of hip strengthening on subjects with Patella femoral Syndrome”.

21.  Ms.Divya: “Effectiveness of prospective neuromuscular facilitation techniques on

facial symmetry in subjects with bell’s palsy”. 21. Ms.N.Srilekha: “Effect of move in the tube exercises versus cardiac rehabilitation on pain, chest expansion & sterna instability in the children undergoing cardiac surgeries”.

22.  Ms.Y.Sreelekha: “Effects of PNF exercises on grip strength and hand function in subjects of geriatric population.

23.  Ms.T.Preethi “Effect of ischemic compression technique and kneading and

cryostretch on pain and range of motion in subjects with myofacial triggers in

rhomboids muscles.

24.  Ms.J.Bhavya Deepika “Influence of on chanting and breathing exercises on anxiety,

breathing capacity in young adults”.

 

Ongoing Research:

 

Dr.A.Viswanath Reddy, Associate Professor of physiotherapy “Influence of aerobics Vs

Indoor cycling on body composition and lung function in overweight and obese female

subjects ( IEC No:666, approved by IEC on 14.08.2017).