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  1. Effect of Pilates Exercise Program Combined with Ergonomic Advice Versus Ergonomic Advice Alone on Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Physiotherapists: A Randomized Controlled Trial

    Article • Indian Journal of Orthopaedics, August 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  2. AI-driven clinical decision support for diabetic retinopathy screening using portable fundus imaging in low-resource health systems

    Article • International Journal of Diabetes in Developing Countries, July 2026, Springer Science + Business Media

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  3. Advancing the diagnosis of cardiac electrophysiological disorders in diabetes: integrating clinical, imaging, and molecular insights

    Article • Frontiers in Medicine, February 2026, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  4. Planetary health and non-communicable diseases—A converging global crisis

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, January 2026, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  5. Effects of transcranial direct current stimulation combined with gait-oriented motor training on disability, quality of life, and motor function in individuals with subacute stroke: a randomized controlled trial

    Article • European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, October 2025, Edizioni Minerva Medica

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  6. Health behaviors in school-aged children: global trends in education, socioeconomic status, and adolescent health

    Article • Frontiers in Public Health, June 2025, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  7. Association between transcranial direct current stimulation and disability and quality of life in individuals with Parkinsonism: cross-sectional study

    Article • Frontiers in Neurology, May 2025, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  8. Effects of Tissue Flossing with Foam Roller on Pain and Lower Extremity Function in Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome

    Article • International Journal of Kinesiology and Sports Science, April 2025, Australian International Academic Centre

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  9. Predictive analysis of dominant hand grip strength among young children aged 6–15 years using machine learning techniques: a decision tree and regression analysis

    Article • Frontiers in Pediatrics, March 2025, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  10. Assessing the quality of life in children with autism spectrum disorder: a cross-sectional study of contributing factors

    Article • Frontiers in Psychiatry, December 2024, Frontiers

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  11. Correlation Between Self-reported or Supervised Physical Activity in Noncommunicable Diseases and Comorbidities During COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review

    Article • American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, December 2024, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  12. Enhancing physiotherapy department design to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders: Vision of future research

    Article • WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, August 2024, SAGE Publications

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  13. Shoulder muscle weakness and proprioceptive impairments in type 2 diabetes mellitus: exploring correlations for improved clinical management

    Article • PeerJ, June 2024, PeerJ

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  14. Applicability of a Wearable Sensor Unit Pheezee and Assessment of Its Psychometric Properties in Measuring the Ranges of Wrist and Elbow

    Article • IEEE Sensors Journal, May 2024, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  15. Translation, cross cultural adaptation, and validation of Arabic version of Interview administered version of Work Rehabilitation Questionnaire (WORQ)

    Article • WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, February 2024, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  16. Oblique, forward, and lateral directions reach test distances in young adults, and concurrent validity of these tests with the center of pressure excursion in assessing the limits of stability

    Article • Heliyon, January 2024, Elsevier

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  17. Caregiver’s Quality of Life Among Children with Cerebral Palsy in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and Various Influencing Factors: A Single Cohort Study

    Article • Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare, November 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Dr Vijaya Kumar Narne, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  18. Quality of Life among Caregivers of Children with Disabilities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: A Systematic Review

    Article • Journal of Disability Research, July 2023, King Salman Center for Disability Research

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  19. Exploring the Interplay Between Kinesiophobia, Lumbar Joint Position Sense, Postural Stability, and Pain in Individuals With Chronic Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Analysis

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, June 2023, National University of Health Sciences

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  20. A Cross-Sectional Study on Mediating Effect of Chronic Pain on the Relationship between Cervical Proprioception and Functional Balance in Elderly Individuals with Chronic Neck Pain: Mediation Analysis Study

    Article • Journal of Clinical Medicine, April 2023, MDPI AG

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  21. The Mediation Effect of Pain on the Relationship between Kinesiophobia and Lumbar Joint Position Sense in Chronic Low Back Pain Individuals: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, March 2023, MDPI AG

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  22. Handgrip strength and its correlation with anthropometric determinants and hand dimensions in children aged 6-12 years: A cross-sectional study

    Article • WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, February 2023, SAGE Publications

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  23. Clinical Application of Rapid Upper Limb Assessment and Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire in Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Bibliometric Study

    Article • International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2023, MDPI AG

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  24. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) effects on upper limb motor function in stroke: an overview review of the systematic reviews

    Article • Brain Injury, January 2023, Taylor & Francis

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  25. Exercise modulates the immune system in cardiorespiratory disease patients: Implications for clinical practice during the COVID-19 pandemic

    Article • Heart & Lung, January 2023, Elsevier

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  26. Comparative Effects of Mulligan’s Mobilization, Spinal Manipulation, and Conventional Massage Therapy in Cervicogenic Headache—A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Trial

    Article • Healthcare, December 2022, MDPI AG

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  27. Prevalence of Upper Limb Musculoskeletal Disorders and Their Association with Smartphone Addiction and Smartphone Usage among University Students in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the COVID-19 Pandemic—A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Healthcare, November 2022, MDPI AG

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  28. Comparison of Cervical Joint Position Sense in Computer Users with Neck Pain, Forward Head Posture, Asymptomatic and Non-Computer Users – A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Physikalische Medizin Rehabilitationsmedizin Kurortmedizin, September 2022, Thieme Publishing Group

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  29. Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the Godin-Shephard Leisure-Time Physical Activity Questionnaire for Arabic Population and Testing its Psychometric Properties

    Article • Medical Science Monitor, August 2022, International Scientific Literature

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

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

    Article • WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, August 2022, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  31. 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

  32. Cervical Joint Position Sense in Individuals With Type 2 Diabetes and Its Correlations With Glycated Hemoglobin Levels: A Cross-Sectional Study

    Article • Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, May 2022, National University of Health Sciences

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  33. 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

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

    Article • WORK A Journal of Prevention Assessment & Rehabilitation, March 2022, IOS Press

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  35. 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

  36. 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

  37. 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

  38. 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

  39. 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

  40. 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

  41. 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

  42. 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

  43. 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

  44. 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

  45. 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

  46. Comparison and Association of Neck Extensor Muscles’ Endurance and Postural Function in Subjects with and without Chronic Neck Pain – A Cross-Sectional Study

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

    Dr Charu Eapen, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  47. 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

  48. 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

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

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

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  50. Effect of High-Definition Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (HDtDCS) on higher mental functions: A systematic review

    Article • February 2021, International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY)

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  51. Application and estimation of the level of the ergonomic risk level by Rapid Upper limb Assessment tool among various health care professionals. A Systematic Review

    Article • January 2021, International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY)

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  52. Effect of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) on upper limb motor function in subjects with stroke: An overview review of the systematic reviews

    Article • January 2021, International Platform of Registered Systematic Review and Meta-analysis Protocols (INPLASY)

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  53. 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

  54. 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

  55. Correction: 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, December 2020, Thieme Publishing Group

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  56. 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

  57. 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

  58. 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

  59. 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

  60. 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

  61. 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

  62. Subjective and objective evaluation of pain for older adults with knee osteoarthritis in Saudi Arabia: A reliability study

    Article • Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice, January 2020, Medknow

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  63. 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

  64. 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

  65. 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

  66. 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

  67. 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

  68. 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

  69. Association of age on cervical joint position error

    Article • Journal of Advanced Research, May 2017, Elsevier

    Dr RAVI SHANKAR YERRAGONDA REDDY, Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi

  70. 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

  71. 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

  72. 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

  73. 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

  74. 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

  75. Effectiveness of pulsed ultrasound and cryotherapy on delayed onset muscle soreness

    Article • Saudi Journal of Sports Medicine, January 2016, Wolters Kluwer Health

    Venkata Nagaraj Kakaraparthi