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  1. Increased prevalence of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physiotherapists during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Commentary

    Article • Work, August 2022, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  2. Correlation and comparison of quadriceps endurance and knee joint position sense in individuals with and without unilateral knee osteoarthritis

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, May 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  3. Transcranial direct current stimulation combined with trunk-targeted, proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation in subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial

    Article • PeerJ, April 2022, PeerJ

    Dr Arthur Sá Ferreira, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  4. Application of the rapid upper limb assessment tool to assess the level of ergonomic risk among health care professionals: A systematic review

    Article • Work, March 2022, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  5. Comparison and correlation of cervical proprioception and muscle endurance in general joint hypermobility participants with and without non-specific neck pain—a cross-sectional study

    Article • PeerJ, March 2022, PeerJ

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  6. Effectiveness of Constraint-Induced Movement Therapy (CIMT) on Balance and Functional Mobility in the Stroke Population: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

    Article • Healthcare, March 2022, MDPI AG

    Dr Arthur Sá Ferreira, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  7. Reliability of hip joint position sense tests using a clinically applicable measurement tool in elderly participants with unilateral hip osteoarthritis

    Article • Scientific Reports, January 2022, Springer Science + Business Media

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  8. Development and cross-cultural adaptation of the vestibular disorders activities of daily living scale in the kannada language and testing its psychometric properties

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, January 2022, Medknow

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  9. Anxiety, depression, worry, and stress-related perceptions among antenatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic: Single group repeated measures design

    Article • Indian Journal of Psychiatry, January 2022, Medknow

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  10. Lower extremity muscle strength reference values for young Saudi male adults aged 21 to 23 years and their correlation with anthropometric parameters and balance

    Article • FACETS, January 2022, Canadian Science Publishing

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  11. Analysis of knee arthroplasty surgeries in Asir province, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Techniques, pre-operative criteria, and comorbidities

    Article • Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, January 2022, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  12. The Aftermath of the COVID-19 Crisis in Saudi Arabia: Respiratory Rehabilitation Recommendations by Physical Therapists

    Article • Healthcare, November 2021, MDPI AG

    Dr Arthur Sá Ferreira, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  13. The prevalence, characteristics, and impact of work-related musculoskeletal disorders among physical therapists in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – a cross-sectional study

    Article • Medycyna Pracy, August 2021, Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  14. Influence of Smartphone Overuse on Grip Strength, Pinch Strength, and Cross-Sectional Area of Flexor Pollicis Longus Tendon and Median ...

    Article • Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin, July 2021, Thieme Publishing Group

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  15. Comparison of neck extensor muscle endurance and cervical proprioception between asymptomatic individuals and patients with chronic neck pain

    Article • Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, April 2021, Elsevier

    Dr Arthur Sá Ferreira, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  16. Foot Posture Index Reference Values among Young Adults in Saudi Arabia and Their Association with Anthropometric Determinants, Balance, Functional Mobility, and Hypermobility

    Article • BioMed Research International, March 2021, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  17. Intra-rater and inter-rater reliability of neutral and target lumbar positioning tests in subjects with and without non-specific lower back pain

    Article • Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, March 2021, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  18. Effect of Disability-Specific Education on Student Attitudes Toward People With Disabilities

    Article • Health Education & Behavior, March 2021, SAGE Publications

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  19. Development of Arabic Version of Vestibular Disorders Activities of Daily Living Scale: Cross-Cultural Adaptation and Assessment of Psychometric Properties

    Article • Medical Science Monitor, January 2021, International Scientific Literature

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  20. Analysis of vertical forces in children with down's syndrome by using emed® capacitance-based pressure platform

    Article • Journal of Anatomical Society of India, January 2021, Medknow

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  21. Effectiveness of Kinaesthetic Exercise program on Position Sense, Pain, and Disability in Chronic Neck Pain Patients with Cervical Spondylosis – A Randomized Comparative Trial

    Article • Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin, November 2020, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  22. The effect of Kinesio taping on cervical proprioception in athletes with mechanical neck pain—a placebo-controlled trial

    Article • BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, October 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  23. The immediate and short-term effects of dynamic taping on pain, endurance, disability, mobility and kinesiophobia in individuals with chronic non-specific low back pain: A randomized controlled trial

    Article • PLoS ONE, September 2020, PLOS

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi , KANAGARAJ RENGARAMANUJAM

  24. Effectiveness of Low-Frequency Stimulation in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation Techniques for Post Ankle Sprain Balance and Proprioception in Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • BioMed Research International, September 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  25. Cardiorespiratory Fitness as a Correlate of Cardiovascular, Anthropometric, and Physical Risk Factors: Using the Ruffier Test as a Template

    Article • Canadian Respiratory Journal, September 2020, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  26. Combined Effects of Strengthening and Proprioceptive Training on Stability, Balance, and Proprioception Among Subjects with Chronic Ankle Instability in Different Age Groups: Evaluation of Clinical Outcome Measures

    Article • Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, July 2020, Springer Science + Business Media

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  27. Intra and Inter-Rater Reliability for Deep Neck Flexor and Neck Extensor Muscle Endurance Tests in Subjects with and without Subclinical Neck Pain

    Article • Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin, December 2019, Thieme Publishing Group

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  28. Reliability of Chest Wall Mobility and Its Correlation with Lung Functions in Healthy Nonsmokers, Healthy Smokers, and Patients with COPD

    Article • Canadian Respiratory Journal, February 2019, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    KANAGARAJ RENGARAMANUJAM, Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  29. Percentage difference of hand dimensions and their correlation with hand grip and pinch strength among schoolchildren in Saudi Arabia

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, January 2019, Medknow

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  30. The effect of stretching versus strengthening exercise to reduce neck pain in asymptomatic adults

    Article • Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2018, Medknow

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  31. Influence of chronic neck pain on cervical joint position error (JPE): Comparison between young and elderly subjects

    Article • Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, November 2017, IOS Press

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  32. Intra- and inter-rater reliability of neutral head position and target head position tests in patients with and without neck pain

    Article • Brazilian Journal of Physical Therapy, July 2017, Elsevier

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  33. Association of age on cervical joint position error

    Article • Journal of Advanced Research, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  34. Mediating role of body mass index in knee osteoarthritis

    Article • Journal of Taibah University Medical Sciences, April 2017, Elsevier

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  35. Hand grip strength determination for healthy males in Saudi Arabia: A study of the relationship with age, body mass index, hand length and forearm circumference using a hand-held dynamometer

    Article • Journal of International Medical Research, January 2017, SAGE Publications

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  36. Effect of traditional sitting on flexibility of hamstring and calf muscle among Arab people

    Article • Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2017, Medknow

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  37. Determining the Strength of Hand Grip for Healthy Adults in Relation with Hand Length, Forearm Circumference, Bmi and Hand Dominance

    Article • International Journal of Physiotherapy, October 2016, International Journal of Physiotheraphy

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  38. A Study to Compare the Efficacy of Static Stretching and PNF Stretching on Forward Shoulder Posture

    Article • Majmaah Journal of Health Sciences, May 2016, ScopeMed International Medical Journal Management and Indexing System

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi