The adverse effects of excessive mobile phone (MP) use on children include deprivation from sleep, increased risk of lack of concentration, depression, anxiety and obesity. No such study has been conducted in children from Pakistan. Objectives: To assess the association of MP usage and musculoskeletal disorders in school going children. Methods: This was a cross sectional survey. Data were collected from different private schools of Karachi, Pakistan. Convenient non probability sampling technique was used. A sample size of 385 students was taken keeping a confidence interval of 95% with 5% margin of error. Results: A total of 385 subjects participated. It was also noticed that 75.6% (291) students have smart phone and 5.2% (20) have conventional phone and remaining 19.2% (74) have camera phone. It was noticed that the participants 306 (79.5%) said they slept for 1–2[Formula: see text]h daily and 30 (7.8%) had sleep for 3–4[Formula: see text]h daily. One hundred and four 104 (27%) had noticed pain in neck. Conclusion: The use of MP for any activity was associated with sleep deprivation and pain in wrist/hands followed by neck and upper back pain. The usage of MP should be limited to avoid the stress on musculoskeletal parts of the body.

Objective: Currently there is no latest scientific literature was found to identify barriers faces by Pakistani physiotherapists while implement evidence based practice in their clinics. Following this, research regarding EBP gained attention to determine its uptake into the physiotherapy profession. As for Pakistan, little research has been carried out, much less among therapists. The purpose of this study was to identify knowledge and attitude towards the implementation of EBP among Physical therapist of Pakistan. Method: A survey was conducted among the physiotherapist of Pakistan which practicing in different hospitals. Non probability convenience technique was used, 120 postgraduate physical therapist were included. Self-administered questionnaire were used. Results: Respondents agreed that evidence based practice is necessary to daily practice and it helps in decision making as well as to improve patient care. 85% of the respondents either agreed or strongly agreed that they had received formal training of EBP. 90% participant’s showed able to conduct a search to answer to clinical question confidently. However 62% respondents reported that strong evidence is lacking to support their intervention. 45% respondents reported reading <1 article per month, with 41% stating they read 2-5 article in month. Conclusion: Physiotherapist of Pakistan had a positive attitude towards EBP and inclined towards implementing evidence into their clinical practice. They are interested in attending courses to improve their knowledge and skills in EBP.

Abstract:Objective: The aims of the study was to investigate the prevalence of RLS during pregnancy and its associated factor Study Design: It was an observational study.Sample Size: 370 pregnant females were selected for the study.Setting: Different private and Govt. hospital of Karachi. Method:Each participant was asked to stand in a quiet room Face to face interview was conducted. Consent form was given to females who were willing to participate.Physical examination was done i.e. height and weights was calculated.Result: Research confirmed that there was a high prevalence of RLS in third trimester there is less awareness on RLS in females and in general population and the medical professionals. Conclusion:Restless leg syndrome was high in third trimester rather than second or first trimester. The exact cause of RLS is unknown .The factors include dietary factors, hormonal factors, physiological changes and genetic factor during pregnancy.

Objective: To determine the neck and shoulder pain among computer user in different working environment of Karachi. Methodology: It was a cross sectional study. Randomly selection of computer users from different organization of Karachi. The data collected from January 2012 to June 2012. We selected computer users from both gender between 17 to 41 years of age by convenient sampling. Those selected, were subjected had a work experience of about one year using computer for at least two hours. A selfadministered questionnaire was used to determine the computer users' complain of neck and shoulder pain. Results: The greater incidence of pain was found in the shoulder region and participants showed frequent complaints of neck and shoulder pain and their frequency was 116 (33.1%) and 146 (46%). 56.6% participants responded that pain starts when they perform their work. 64.6% participants responded that they keep their neck in bending position and shoulders elevated while using computer. Conclusions: The frequency of shoulder pain is greater than neck pain among computer users. Symptoms increases with the increase contact time with the computer. So the complaints of neck and shoulder pain among computer users of Karachi are much higher as compared to the other countries. Therefore, it is recommended that as ergonomically designed furniture can decrease complaints of pain and occurrence of injuries, increase productivity, improve morale, and decrease work-related musculoskeletal disorders.