Aqsa Waris

Department of Physical Therapy, Mars Institute of Health Sciences for Women, Pakistan

Publications

• Research Article   
  Prevalence Kyphosis in School Going Children with Heavy Backpack Usage
  Author(s): Shahmeen Akhter, Aqsa Waris, Junaid akhter, Zainab Hassan* and Sidra
  
  Background: Kyphosis is a therapeutic condition in which an excessive outward curve of the spine results in an abnormal rounding of the upper back. The condition is sometimes known as “roundback” or in the case of a severe curve as “hunchback”. Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Kyphosis in school going children with heavy backpack usage. Methods: An observational cross-sectional study was carried out on a sample of 150 students selected through non-probability convenience sampling. Data was collected from four schools in jampur and all the students who used backpacks were included in the study. Duration of study was approximately 6 months. Kyphosis was measured by using authorized flexi curve ruler. Results: Ou.. Read More»
  10.54608.annalsmedical.2022.42