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Objective: The objective of study was to identify the results of task-oriented strength-training on lying and rolling in children having cerebral palsy Material and Methods: This study is a quasi-experimental study design to check the effects of task-oriented strength training in improving rolling and lying in children with cerebral palsy with age 5 to 15. The total of thirty-two Cerebral Palsy (CP) patients having either type spastic or athetoid CP were included. Gross Motor Function Measure (GMFM) scoring system was used for analysis of the patients. Intervention used in this study was set of exercises in lying position. Duration of intervention was five days in week for six months. Results: Results showed mean Pre-lying and rolling score was 90.68 ± 11.87 and post mean score in lying and rolling domain was 94.72 ± 6.74. Paired sample T test was used for comparing pre and post GMFM score which indicate significant difference. Conclusion: The conclusion was that task-oriented strength training have significant role in improving in lying and rolling in children having cerebral palsy. Key Words: Cerebral palsy, motor strength, task-oriented strength training

Objective: To examine the impact of sports activities on stress among medical and undergraduate’s students. Material and Methods: It’s a descriptive cross-sectional study undertaken in four private sectors teaching institutions situated in Faisalabad. Sample consisted of 150 students. 75(50%) students were selected form medical and 75(50%) students (20 to 30 years) were having undergraduate level of education. Data was collected through self-administered structured questionnaire. Results confirmed that the internal consistency (reliability analysis) of all questionnaires in this study are in adequate values of Cronbach’s alpha (.83 to .94). Results: Out of 150 study participants, there were 86 male and 64 female participants. Mean age of participants was 22.75 years+1.14. The study showed deep insights on the relationship between stress of adults and physical activity. The result displays that rational sports activity is positive significant (p < .01) correlate with stress (r = -.43). While, depend sports activity is also positive significant (p < .01) correlate with stress (r = .26). It means if rational sport activity will increase then stress will decrease. Additionally, rational sports activity has significant negative impact on stress, while depend sports activity has significant positive impact on stress. Conclusion: It is concluded that sports activity has significant impact on stress among medical and undergraduate students. Counselling sessions should be offered to student to reduce their stress and engage in sport activities. Key Words: Stress, Sports Activities, Medical students, Undergraduates Students

Objective: Purpose of the study is to study the effects of Kinesio Taping on individuals with non-specific neck pain. Material and Methods: The methodology comprises of 40 Individuals who were selected for the study. The individuals were selected form Karachi University and NED University, as the complaint of mechanical neck pain is common among students. SPSS (statistical package of social sciences version 23 were used to analyzed data. Descriptive statistics was used to analyses the frequency and percentages and pre and post outcomes. Results: Finding revealed before the treatment the pain score was 6.50 standard deviation 1.53, while after the treatment it was 2.10 standard deviation 1.11. The mean decrease in both the pains was on average 4.40 units with significant p value less than 0.01. Conclusion: It has been concluded from the study that the neck pain was reduced when kinesio-taping was applied on the neck. Furthermore, study showed that the disability of the neck was widely effected and reduced because of taping. Key Words: Neck pain, Neck disability, Taping, Kinesio-taping.

Objective: The study aimed to determine the prevalence of painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) in uncontrolled type 2 diabetes patients. Material and Methods: A simple random sampling technique was used to collect data from 120 patients in four months; data collection was carried out via a questionnaire. Statistical package for the social scientists SPSS version 23 was used to analyze data statistically. Results: This study revealed that out of 120 individuals, thirty-seven percent were males, and sixty-three percent were females. All were suffering from Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus. Among them, seventy-one percent of subjects were suffering from diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), and fifty-three percent were suffering from painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN). Conclusion: This study concluded that painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy (PDPN) is highly prevalent in type 2 diabetes i.e. 52.9%, in Pakistan. Key Words: Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN), Painful diabetic peripheral neuropathy , Prevalence, Burning sensation, Muscle cramps.

Objective: To find out balance problems after mild traumatic brain injury among young adults in Lahore, Pakistan. Material and Methods: The descriptive case series was conducted at Lahore General Hospital 20 patients were recruited who completed the inclusion criteria. In the study, the data was collected by conducting interviews and balance test. The static and dynamic balance of the patients was assessed by Berg Balance Scale. Results: In the study population, the mean age of the patients was 26.40, with a range of (18-35years). Out of them, 75 % of the patients were male and 25 % were female. In the study (N=20), it was found that 30% patients were at high risk of falling, whereas 55% patients were at medium and 15% patients were at low risk of fall respectively according to the Berg Balance Scale. Conclusion: Mild traumatic brain injury significantly influences the balance of the individuals resulting in marked limitation in physical activities and increases the risk of falling and related consequences. Key Words: Mild traumatic brain injury, young adult, postural balance