CLUB REHAB

Young

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Shahab

Durrani

International

Women’s Day

Special,

With

ALEINA ALI SHAH

Research

Article:

“Active Minds

have fitter

Bodies!”

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Drug Abuse among

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CLUB REHAB

“Club Rehab is a student Or-

ganization with the aim of

promoting Physical Medicine

& Sports Medicine and pro-

viding Students and Youth a

platform to discover them-

selves and portray their Tal-

ent and Skills, as well as re-

habilitating our youth and so-

ciety physically, morally and

socially for a better future,

along with providing youth

and students with opportuni-

ties to indulge in recreational

and fun activities. In a brief

time span Club Rehab has

grown in different dimensions

in the field of publication, me-

dia production and event

management as well, and we

welcome the Youth with open

arms to join us ” - The Editor

Muhammad Osama Tanoli

In This Issue

Drug Abuse among Youth

Women’s day Special with

Aleina Ali Shah

I AM A PAKISTANI Special

Coverage

NUTEC Special Coverage

Research Article

Role Model , Sir Ilyas Syed

Institute Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, KMU (Photo Credits; Muhammad Osama)

Campus Review; Paraplegic Centre Hayatabad, Pwr “Breaking a bone or two is one thing! Breaking back or neck Is yet an-

other, as unlike any other bone in pur body, the spine, not only keeps our

body straight and tall, it also protects the delicate nervous tissue called

the Spinal Cord, which serves as a link between our body and the brain.”-

Syed Muhammad Ilyas (Chief Executive Paraplegic Centre)

Paraplegic Centre was established by ICRC in 1984, and has now been re-

established as an autonomous body. It is the only state of the art Com-

prehensive Physical Rehabilitation Facility providing free of cost Rehab

services (Medical, Physical, Occupational, Vocational, Psychological) to

people with Spinal Cord Injuries SCI from all over the country, AJK & Af-

ghanistan. Paraplegic Centre was the first of its kind rehabilitation centre

in the whole South-East Asia. The institute is a custom built patient

friendly environment, with every nuke and corner wheel chair accessible.

Another important feature of Paraplegic Centre is the Follow Up program

to ensure wellness of the graduates of Paraplegic Centre and helping

them in jobs search, exploring business opportunities and micro financing

& community participation, thus ensuring the ultimate rehabilitation of

all its graduates.

Pakistan’s First Ever Complete Rehab Magazine !!!

Drug Abuse among Youth Drug abuse among youth now a day is the most common prac-tice. Nobody takes a thorough look on this major chaos activity that is prevailing in our society rather teenagers and teens have been doing drugs to be more of a fashion icon. Unfortunately doing drugs is killing them slowly as it is a kind of slow poison-ing specially among the youth because they are supposed to be energetic during this age but on the other hand as a fashion trend our youth have been doing this drug abuse for centuries.

This trend has been basically brought in through the western civilization,. And especially among youth it is famous for reliev-ing the so called tension of certain things. Even students do drugs because they think of themselves as over exaggerated of the situation and they adopt drugs as they think it is going to add a lot in the satisfaction of their mind and soul but they don’t think that they are actually killing themselves. Drugs have a number of forms in the modern 21

st century for example ciga-

rettes, alcohol, weed and sheesha etc. In the current era sheesha is the most common form of addiction among youth. Almost persons from every age do sheesha except that of old age. It is more of a filtered form of smoking and it includes mostly fruit flavors but still it has side effects which are actually destroying 70% of human health just through passive smoking. It looks more like a smile designed chimney and is very famous and important among teenagers. In the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi within a year more than 100 sheesha bars have been opened. It is very obvious form these figures of new busi-ness that it is of vital importance and whatever is introduced among teenagers they adopt it as well as they explore it to-wards their social circle of life and with in no time it becomes a benchmark in a number of individuals for life style.

Concluding the whole situation in to a box the re-

sult of this practice are horrible in the future and

this drug abuse has to be brung to an end other-

wise the outcomes can be disastrous. Although the

current situation of the country is not good and the

youth is supposed to be supporting the derailing

economy of this nation but ALAS we are still not

able to get out of tour common addiction of which

we know that is wrong still we do it mean nothing

but a fake truth that we don’t want to get rid of it.

We are the blind people with fully functional eyes.

Talha Hussain

BBA (Hons) NUML

Three of a Kind The 750hp, 350km/h carbon

fiber Lamborghini Veneno, in

honor of the Italian car maker’s

50th anniversary, priced a

$3.9million, all three cars that

will be produced have been

sold.

Club Rehab’s Exclusive

“Dumb’s Logic” by Belal Ehmed

The Arabian Monster ”Lykan Hypersport”

W Motors was co-founded in Lebanon in July 2012 by Sari El

Khalil and its chairman Ralph Debbas, a former student of the

Coventry University School of Art and Design. The company is

now based in Dubai, UAE.

W Motors unveiled its first model, the Lykan HyperSport, at the

Qatar Motor Show in January 2013. It is planned to manufacturer

ten examples, selling each at GB£2,160,000. It is powered by a

twin-turbo, flat-six Ruf-tuned Porsche engine producing power of

740 bhp (552 kW; 750 PS) and 737 lb·ft (999 N·m) of torque. It is

claimed to be capable of 0-62 mph in 2.8 seconds and a top

speed of 245 mph (394.3 km/h).

By, Muhammad Osama

The

One & Only

Aleina Ali

Shah

Photo Credits; Aley Gohar Photography

Women’s Day Special with Aleina Ali Shah If you think Medical students are boring and all about studies, then

surely you haven't met Aleina, a medical student yet a social activist and

fun as Pink. Aleina Ali Shah is the Youth Minister for Social Welfare at

NYA as well an active participant and organizer at everything fun that

comes out of KMC. Aleina Ali Shah was born at 29th of January 1992 in

Peshawar, completed her schooling from Frontier Youth Academy Pwr

and now is studying in the most prestigious Medical Institute of KPK, I.e

Khyber Medical College. Aleina is a Role Model to many, loved by all

and no doubt a true Leader, and a great supporter of Club Rehab, thus

we planned to interview her and get to know more about her.

Q: What do u like to do in your free time?

I am always busy doing one thing or another , so whenever I get free

time , I try to get a good sleep , besides I surf a lot on the internet and

learn and study new things. I love watching documentaries on Discovery

and National Geographic Channel .

Q:What are your hobbies?

I am a lot into arts so I do painting, calligraphy , sketching . I like experi-

menting with new things . I am a gadget freak. I get the latest gadgets

and play around with them. I do a lot of photo editing . And yes I love

baking as well.

Q:If you had any super power what do you wish it to be?

I would have loved to have to be a SUPERWOMEN, helping everyone

who needed help of any sort.

I cannot see any single person in trouble and I always try my best to

help the needy. Being a Superwomen, this would have been much

easier .

Q:Being a social worker and a medical professional, what is of higher

priority to you?

Social Work is something I have always been interested in, especially

working with children and families. Helping people overcome obstacles

and difficulties and making the most of themselves is a very rewarding

yet challenging task. And Medicine is almost the same , it’s the alternate

name of Social Work.

So both of these hold equal priority to me , because one way or the

other I am helping people.

Q:What is your take on Feminism?

Feminism is not just restricted to any particular sex. I am a Feminist and

I think the whole world needs to be feminist because it’s the women who

brings a baby to life , brought him/her up , and can make up the mind of

her kids as per her will , who in future , build the nation. If she’s given

proper education and rights , and she’s not suppressed , she can play a

major role in bringing about a positive change in the society because

women development , is in true words , development of the nation.

Q:What is your biggest wish/desire?

My biggest desire is to play a little , but vital role , in stopping the vio-

lence against women , which is a common practice , specially in our

society . And do something for all those women who suffered , or are

suffering violence , may it be physical or mental . That’s something I am

planning to work on in my future as well.

Q:What is the role of women in upcoming elections?

Women comprise of more than half of the population of our

country and if they are properly educated about the impor-

tance of vote and their role in the society , they can very

well participate in bringing about a huge change in the coun-

try’s democracy

Q:What is your biggest wish/desire?

My biggest desire is to play a little , but vital role , in stop-

ping the violence against women , which is a common prac-

tice , specially in our society . And do something for all

those women who suffered , or are suffering violence , may

it be physical or mental . That’s something I am planning to

work on in my future as well.

Q:If you were made the prime minister/president of Pakistan

what would be the first thing you would do?

How do you wish to see Pakistan?

Well the first thing on my list would be to get all the corrupts

behind the bars .

I wish Pakistan to be a peaceful and corruption free nation ,

that’s my utmost desire.

Q:Tell us one negative thing about Pakistan?

Our leaders are not leading us , they are misleading us ,

and our people are being mislead !

Q:What is the position of woman in our society and role in

empowerment?

Due to lack of education, women fail to get their right and they suf-

fer in domestic violence and sexual harassment cases. The role of

both women and men is important in the development of strong

society. In this context, women problems may be eliminated from

social life. It needs few measures to adopt. For better Islamic soci-

ety, People must understand the true spirit of Islam. It will help to

determine the right of women in the light of Islamic teachings.

Nowadays, the role of media is excellent in promoting education for

women. Other different method must be adopted to increase the

importance of female education, especially in tribal areas.

Q:Any message to the people and youth of Pakistan?

Open your eyes , see whats happening all around you !

Judge everything yourselves and then, Come Forward and

Speak up for your rights!

Q:Being a medical professional what is your opinion regard-

ing importance of physical therapy and rehabilitation medi-

cine?

Physical therapy and rehalbilitaion medicine is a better , and

cost effective way of treatment because medicine’s have

many side effects and needs loads of pre and post meas-

ures of administration , while A patient can regain full or a

major share of his/her mobility and achieve flexibility, bal-

ance, and coordination through physical therapy and reha-

bilitation easily without any major side effects.

Q:Any last words for Club Rehab?

You guys are doing a great job , specially for the youth , as

its increasing focus on how participating in social activity

intersects with other areas of public concern such as

education, crime prevention, community identity and

development . Bravo ! By,

Muhammad Osama

Shooting of “I AM A PAKISTANI” (Photo Credits; Hassan Dar)

“I AM A PAKISTANI” The Short Film

I Am A Pakistani" is an inspirational speech written by Maaz Khan. The video was

shot in Karachi, Pakistan. It's an observation based on all the elements, sentiments

& opinions that exist in a Pakistani's mind, including both, positive & negative ele-

ments. The video explains the weaknesses & the strengths of a nation in turmoil,

still trying to make it big.

Its is no longer just a Short Film it has become a phenomenon with video screen-

ings from Peshawar to Karachi, taking audience by storm.

And that’s not it, in just one Month I AM A PAKISTANI received first position in 2

highly competitive Video Competitions namely Pakiography (Isb) and NUTEC 2K13

(Pwr) and 3rd position in NASCON (Isb)

“I AM A PAKISTANI”, Video Screening and

Seminar

I AM A PAKISTANI, Video Screening & Semi-nar took place at Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Khyber Medical University (IPM&R, KMU) on 25th of March, which was organ-ized by Club Rehab re-garding the prestigious occasion of 23rd of March, to awaken the spirit of Patriotism and to potray the true Ideology of Pakistan. The Event included the video Screening of the Short Film, I AM A PAKISTANI, followed by the seminar consisting of an Interac-tive Session by Muham-mad Osama Tanoli (Founder/President of Club Rehab), an insight session with Maaz Khan ( Director/ Media Head Club rehab) regarding the Short Film and Patriotic Sessions by the Special Guests, Ahsan Hamid Durrani (Governor, Na-tional Youth Assambly KPK) & Amar Khan (Youh Minister for Special Persons) along with ac-tivities and participation by the students in the event.

The even was indeed a constructive activity to remind ourselves of who we are and what is impor-tant to refresh our Faith and Ideology.

(Event Coverage Photo Credits; Maaz Khan)

By,

Muhammad Osama

NUTEC 2K13

The Olympiad of FAST (NUCES) Peshawar held on 4th and 5th of May was in every way a Successful event and no doubt a Construc-tive and Entertainment Extravaganza, consti-tuting of inter student competitions from all over Pakistan from Me-dia competitions such as Short Films and Ad Gala , Business Plan Competitions and Quiz-zes, E-Gaming and Technology competi-tions such as speed programming etc, with generous Monetary prizes for winners, thus a great platform to pro-mote healthy competi-tion and young talent.

GLOBAL

VILLAGE

The Global Village was the Star event of NUTEC, for the first time in Peshawar an event of such sort was organized, and was a huge success which was evident by the par-ticipation from students and audience.

MUSICAL

NIGHT

Last but not the least was Over the Top con-cert with Mind Blowing Performances by Slate the Band, Yakeen the band, Magnetico & Dr.Virus and many more leaving the audi-ence banging their heads at the beat of the drums.

NUTEC 2K13 – Global Village, Media Partners; Club rehab (Photo Credits: Muhammad Osama)

NUTEC 2K13

Musical Night

There are people known as Fire Starters, who start with nothing

but end up with creating something so enormous and meaning-

ful, that it has a great impact on society. One such person is

Shahab Durrani, a person so special that every activist young-

ster in Peshawar deems to be like him, and his achievements

are so many and diverse that all of them can’t even be enlisted.

Born in 9th of September 1987, in the city of Peshawar is a stu-

dent of Social Sciences graduated in Applied Economics with

expertise in Management, Counseling and Consultancy is cur-

rently working with AVT Networks and as Minister of Broadcast-

ing and Information with National Youth Assembly (NYA). He is

also the Ex-President of Peshawar Youth Organization and Cer-

tified Trainer from School of Leadership and has also received

numerous awards such as Best Facilitator Shield from NUPSA-

PYLC, Best Media Representative at GIKI Media Festival and

Volunteer Award from Ministry of Youth and KP Chambers of

Commerce.

So what we did was to make him a little time for us from his

busy schedule and let us interview him and get to know more

about him.

What do u like to do in your free time?

Being social person I love attending different conferences, seminars and go for net-

working with people and love spending time with friends. Besides, I love or more

clearly I am crazy about traveling.

What are your hobbies?

I love spending my time in playing outdoor games and reading books.

If you had any super power what do you wish it to be?

To Fly

How do you manage your time as you are indulged in social welfare and youth empow-

erment activities as well your job and responsibilities?

Time management has always been difficult task but you have to do it when you are to

teach same things in your trainings you have to come up as role model as well, I follow

my daily schedule for keeping bird eye view on my task and to-do-lists.

What is your dream job?

Being a believer and teacher of entrepreneurship I have always dreamt to be an entre-

preneur and to provide jobs to others

What is your take on entrepreneurship?

I Believe this is need of the time, people have to jump into self employment and entre-

preneurship to save Pakistan to empower Pakistan to build Pakistan. This is the only

solution left.

In your opinion what is the key to success?

Hard Work Open Mental Paradigms and Strongest Faith in Allah

Your Role Model?

My Mother and a Colleague of mine

What is your biggest wish/desire?

To be able to deliver to my land whatever I am blessed with due to this country

Any achievement that you are most proud of?

Not to call it an achievement but Yes, a blessing it was to be selected by Allah to

work for IDP’s, Earthquake & Flood victims.

What is the role of youth in empowerment of Pakistan?

Not only Pakistan but any country is wholly solely dependant on Youth, Pakistan

especially because no country has witnessed such number of youth ever in his-

tory.

What was your inspiration to start PYO?

A negative inspiration I would call it, seeing NO volunteer work here in KP, and

specially to see the youth here lacking behind in exposure to world and learning

new things, we initiated this platform to empower youth to encourage people

for volunteer works

What is your ideology?

Unity, Faith & Discipline

What is the role of youth in upcoming elections?

See Pakistan’s voting ration has always been below 40% and now if Youth pops

up and jumps in to at least go for voting, Pakistan’s fate can travel new paths.

If you were made the prime minister/president of Pakistan what would be the

first thing you would do?

Uplifting Education standards and system.

If you had an opportunity to go back in time what is that you would like to

change?

If it’s about changing personal thing then I would be more happy to stay in the

present but if through social perspective I would go back to be more active

player of uplift of my society.

Any regrets in life?

Hazaron Khwahishien Aesi k Her Khwahish Pe Damm Niklay, No regrets. *winks*

How do you wish to see Pakistan?

Here I would recall Quaid’s statement “I am Looking forward, Pakistan as One of

the greatest nation of the world. Wish to see Pakistan as Quaid’s Pakistan.

Tell us one negative thing about Pakistan?

Pakistan has one crazy crowd who loves it but it needs to be transformed into

NATION.

Any message to the people and youth of Pakistan?

The Vision of your life should be, to have a Life of a Vision.

What is your opinion regarding importance of physical therapy and rehabilita-

tion medicine?

I presume this is the field which should be incorporated and implemented in

every school even. In every public department. In every society.

Any last words for Club Rehab?

If you believe in yourself and have dedication and pride - and never quit, you'll be a winner. The price of victory is high but so are the rewards.

By, Muhammad Osama

Occupational Therapy an Integral Part of Rehabilitation

WHAT IS OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY?

The therapeutic use of work, self care, and play activities to increase

development and prevent disability. It may include adaptation of task or

environment to achieve maximum independence and to enhance the

quality of life. ( AOTA-1976)

ONE’S OCCUPATION IS SEEN AS

The way, in which we occupy our time. It is divided into three catego-

ries of activities in which we take part daily.

Self care

Work

Play/Leisure

OCCUPATIONS/ACTIVITIES WHICH MAY BE-

COME DIFFICULT FOR PEOPLE AFTER DIS-

ABILITY OR INJURY INCLUDE:

Dressing & wearing shoes/

socks.

Preparing and eating meals.

Grooming.

Driving and mobility.

Recreation and exercise.

Use of a computer or work-

station.

Showering, bathing or toileting.

Getting things done on time and

to a preferred standard.

Having enough things to do and the confidence to do them.

Developing supportive relationships/friendships.

Writing difficulties.

Loss of gross and fine manipulation.

HOW IT CAME INTO BEING??

HISTORY OF THE PROFESSION:

The health profession of occupational therapy was conceived in the

early 1910s as a reflection of the Progressive Era. Early professionals

merged highly valued ideals, such as having a strong work ethic and

the importance of crafting with one’s own hands with scientific and

medical principles. The National Society for the Promotion of Occupa-

tional Therapy, now called the American Occupational Therapy Asso-

ciation (AOTA), was founded in 1917 and the profession of Occupa-

tional Therapy was officially named in 1920.

William Rush Dunton is the Father of Profession and a supporter of

the American Occupational Therapy Association, sought to promote

the ideas that occupation is a basic human need, and that, the occu-

pation is therapeutic. From his statements came some of the basic

assumptions of occupational therapy, which include:

Occupation has a positive effect on health and well-being.

Occupation creates structure and organizes time.

Occupation brings meaning to life, culturally and personally.

Occupations are of individual’s, people value different

occupations.

GENESIS OF OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY IN

PAKISTAN:

First School of Occupational Therapy was established in the

department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation JINNAH

POST GRADUATE MEDICAL COLLEGE KARACHI, in

1971, with the cooperation of WHO. A WHO consultant from

USA, “MS. CATHERINE DENE WICH”, organized depart-

ment and introduced the profession in the country. MRS.

INGE DAMEGARD, from Denmark followed till national

counterpart, MS NIGHAT LODHI, took over in 1974.

Second School of Occupational Therapy was established in

INSTITUTE OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITA-

TION of DOW UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES KA-

RACHI in 2007.

Third School of Occupational Therapy was established in

THE CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AND THE INSTITUTE OF

CHILD HEALTH LAHORE, in 2008.

Regenerative Medicine - A Step towards Future Regenerative medicine is the "process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or

organs to restore or establish normal function".

This field holds the promise of regenerating damaged tissues and organs in the body by

replacing damaged tissue and/or by stimulating the body's own repair mechanisms to heal

previously irreparable tissues or organs. Regenerative medicine also empowers scientists to

grow tissues and organs in the laboratory and safely implant them when the body cannot

heal itself. Importantly, regenerative medicine has the potential to solve the problem of the

shortage of organs available for donation compared to the number of patients that require

life-saving organ transplantation. Depending on the source of cells, it can potentially solve

the problem of organ transplant rejection if the organ's cells are derived from the patient's

own tissue or cells

Regenerative Medicine refers to a group of biomedical approaches to clinical therapies that

may involve the use of stem cells. Examples include the injection of stem cells or progenitor

cells (cell therapies), the induction of regeneration by biologically active molecules adminis-

tered alone or as a secretion by infused cells (immunomodulation therapy), and transplanta-

tion of in vitro grown organs and tissues (Tissue engineering).

Clinical Application & Significance A form of regenerative medicine that recently made it into clinical practice, is the use of

heparan sulfate analogues on (chronic) wound healing. Heparan sulfate analogues replace

degraded heparan sulfate at the wound site. They assist the damaged tissue to heal itself by

repositioning growth factors and cytokines back into the damaged extracellular matrix. For

example, in abdominal wall reconstruction (like inguinal hernia repair), biologic meshes are

being used with some success.

Cord Blood & Regenerative Medicine Because a person’s own (autologous) cord blood stem cells can be safely infused back into

that individual without being rejected by the body’s immune system, and because they have

unique characteristics compared to other sources of stem cells, they are an increasing focus

of regenerative medicine research.

The use of cord blood stem cells in treating conditions such as Brain Injury and Type 1

Diabetes is already being studied in humans, and earlier stage research is being conducted

for treatments of Stroke, and Hearing Loss.

Current estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 3 Americans could benefit from regenera-

tive medicine. With autologous (the person’s own) cells, there is no risk of the immune sys-

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Regenerative Medicine - A Step towards Future Regenerative medicine is the "process of replacing or regenerating human cells, tissues or

organs to restore or establish normal function".

This field holds the promise of regenerating damaged tissues and organs in the body by

replacing damaged tissue and/or by stimulating the body's own repair mechanisms to heal

previously irreparable tissues or organs. Regenerative medicine also empowers scientists to

grow tissues and organs in the laboratory and safely implant them when the body cannot

heal itself. Importantly, regenerative medicine has the potential to solve the problem of the

shortage of organs available for donation compared to the number of patients that require

life-saving organ transplantation. Depending on the source of cells, it can potentially solve

the problem of organ transplant rejection if the organ's cells are derived from the patient's

own tissue or cells

Regenerative Medicine refers to a group of biomedical approaches to clinical therapies that

may involve the use of stem cells. Examples include the injection of stem cells or progenitor

cells (cell therapies), the induction of regeneration by biologically active molecules adminis-

tered alone or as a secretion by infused cells (immunomodulation therapy), and transplanta-

tion of in vitro grown organs and tissues (Tissue engineering).

Clinical Application & Significance A form of regenerative medicine that recently made it into clinical practice, is the use of

heparan sulfate analogues on (chronic) wound healing. Heparan sulfate analogues replace

degraded heparan sulfate at the wound site. They assist the damaged tissue to heal itself by

repositioning growth factors and cytokines back into the damaged extracellular matrix. For

example, in abdominal wall reconstruction (like inguinal hernia repair), biologic meshes are

being used with some success.

Cord Blood & Regenerative Medicine Because a person’s own (autologous) cord blood stem cells can be safely infused back into

that individual without being rejected by the body’s immune system, and because they have

unique characteristics compared to other sources of stem cells, they are an increasing focus

of regenerative medicine research.

The use of cord blood stem cells in treating conditions such as Brain Injury and Type 1

Diabetes is already being studied in humans, and earlier stage research is being conducted

for treatments of Stroke, and Hearing Loss.

Current estimates indicate that approximately 1 in 3 Americans could benefit from regenera-

tive medicine. With autologous (the person’s own) cells, there is no risk of the immune sys-

Research Article (Abstract)

ACTIVE MINDS HAVE FITTER BODIES:THE RELATION-

SHIP BETWEEN ACADEMIC SCORES,STUDY HOURS

AND BMI. Sadia Jehanzeb, Peshawar Medical College

Background

In the light of obesity and over weightiness being a grow-

ing problem of today’s youth, facing us as a major health

risk and acting as a predisposing factor to various

chronic, debilitating and lethal diseases[5] , the research-

ers set out to explore the relationship between academic

scores, study hours and BMI. This study was conducted

among the female students of three professional years of

Peshawar Medical College. The academic scores, study

hours and BMIs of the top and bottom 10 students from

the respective years were compared .

This study was conducted in order to:

1. Calculate the BMI of the top 10 and bottom 10 female

scorers of 3 professional years of PMC respectively.

2. Compare the average BMI of the top ten female scorers

with the average BMI of the bottom 10 female scorers of 3

professional years of PMC respectively.

3. Compare the percentages of overweight students

among the top and bottom 10 female scorers of 3 profes-

sional years of PMC.

4. Correlate the respective BMIs of the top and bottom 10

female scorers of 3 professional years of PMC with their

study hours.

METHODS:

The academic scores of the subjects were obtained from the col-

lege records , their heights and weights were either manually

measured or asked from them according to feasibility and their

BMIs were recorded. Also the subjects filled questionnaires regard-

ing their study hours, dietary habits, physical exercise and family

history of obesity.

RESULTS:

There was an inverse relationship between academic scores and

BMIs. Similarly, an inverse relationship existed between study

hours and BMI. More comprehensively, students with higher aca-

demic scores and more study hours had BMIs mostly in the normal

range where as those with lower academic scores and less study

hours had BMIs mostly in the over weight range.

CONCLUSIONS:

The researchers conclude that normal BMIs correspond to higher

academic scores and adequate study hours where as BMIs in the

overweight range correspond to lower academic scores and inade-

quate study hours. Furthermore , the researchers have generated a

hypothesis from their findings that, “Students with higher academic

scores and adequate study hours tend to have normal BMIs owing

to a higher degree of brain activity which results in more calorie

burn out, where as those with lower academic scores and inade-

quate study hours have abnormally high BMIs due to their lesser

brain activity thus a lesser calorie burn out”.

Born on 2nd of 1pril 1965 in Shamshi Khan, Lower Dir, Mu-

hammad Ilyas Syed did his schooling from Peshawar and

completed his college studies in Pakistan Ship Owners Col-

lege, Nazimabad Karachi, and decided to pursue a career in

Physical Therapy for which he completed his Graduation

from UOK, JPMC. His achievements and services in the

field are countless and outstanding. At preset he is the CEO

of Paraplegic Centre Hayatabad Peshawar. Other than that

Managing Director of Helping Hand of Comprehensive Re-

habilitation Program Pakistan,Chairman Crescent welfare

Trust Dir Lower and Michigan Board Certified PT. He also

authored a manual for people with Spial Cord Injuries.

What are your hobbies?

Social work along with Socialization.

Reading & Watching news.

What do you like to do in your free time?

If at all some free time becomes available, I try to spend it

with my family.

If you had any super power what do you wish it to be?

I wish, I had the power to regenerate Central nervous sys-

tem and enable people with Spinal Cord and Head injuries

walk again.

Photo Credits; Muhammad Osama

What is your take on entrepreneurship in the field

of physical therapy?

I think people with entrepreneurial skills and tenden-

cies may be encouraged to get into the field of Physio-

therapy, with only one condition, that patients comes

first (as patients are human beings not a commodity).

In your opinion what is the key to success?

Combination of good intentions, strong determination

and hard work, is the key to success.

Your Role Model?

My absolute Role Model is my own Grand father, “The

Prophet Mohammad (SAW)”, “The Architect of the 1st

human rights Charter”, who had the courage to forgive

even the worst of his enemies.

What is your biggest wish/desire?

Believe it or not, I try to avoid living in the world of de-

sires & wishes, as I think, life is too short and one must

enjoy, whatever is available to him/her.

Besides, I believe Allah will give you what you deserve

not what you desire, because he knows your desires

are few, but you deserve a lot.

Role Model;

Sir Ilyas Syed

Any achievement that you are most proud of?

I personally try not to be proud of any thing, as it is Allah

who guides us to do things. However the enactment of the

“Paraplegic Center Taking over& Re-establishment Act,

2009”, seems to be the biggest achievement of my life.

If you were made the prime minister/president of Paki-

stan what would be the first thing you would do?

If by any chance I was made the Prime Minister of Paki-

stan, I will immediately enforce an educational emergency

as I think education is the key to open the doors of Civiliza-

tional, and Socio-economical development. Only education

can bring us out of the wishes circle of poverty and illiter-

acy.

How do you wish to see Pakistan?

I would like (not wish) to see Pakistan, as a Self Reliant,

Democratic and Developed Islamic Country, where people

choose their leaders (rulers) on the basis of their character

not family background or ancestry.

Any message to the people and youth of Pakistan?

Allah has bestowed Pakistan, with Resilient People, Inter-

esting Geography, Abundant Natural Resources, Ever

Charging Climate, Fertile Land , Tall Mountains, Wide Riv-

ers and Lush Green Valleys, but we are unable to cash it

all, probably due to the fact that we were never able to real-

ize the power of our “Vote”. If we vote for the right people at

the helms of our affairs, Pakistan will soon be counted as

one of the most successful countries in the whole world

(Insha Allah)

As for as youth, I have faith in you. I am sure you will lead

this nation in the right direction. Stick to your faith, follow all

that’s good and leave all that’s bad remember, “not every

thing that glitter is gold”.

What is your opinion regarding importance of physical

therapy and rehabilitation medicine?

Physical therapy is the back bone of “Physical medicine

and Rehabilitation”. I can’t imagine a Physical medicines&

Rehabilitation set up, without Physical therapy. Physical

therapists are leading most of the successful Physical

medicine programs all over the world.

In your point of view what is the real disability?

Real Disability is when you decide to give up. In other

words “Disability” is a state of mind not body. By,

Muhammad Osama

What would you ever want to be if not a physical

therapist?

A Journalist!

What can youngsters do for the empowerment of

rehabilitation medicine?

Other than struggling for the establishment of a Physi-

cal therapy, council our youngsters can use their com-

munications skills to raise awareness regarding Physi-

cal therapy in particular & Physical medicine in general.

I think it’s not enough, to chit chat or post pictures on

the face book, rather it’s high time to embark upon seri-

ous research & development programs, as our youth is

more equipped then ever before, for such initiatives.

I hope, our youth will use the modern communication

tools not only for the betterment of their field, but also

for their country.

How can fake or mal practice can be checked and

countered?

Besides, electing the right people, who are willing to

implement the laws of the land, without any discrimina-

tion, I think, we got a role to play and that is to make a

firm decision that we will not indulge ourselves into any

quackery or mal practice, no matter what.

By the way, we are physical therapists, not medical

doctors and that means, we are not in the business of

prescribing medicine, even if we know quite a bit about

it and vice versa.

What is your take on the rapidly increasing rehab

educational institutes?

Please refer to the question of“what is the most impor-

tant need of Physical therapy in modern time”

Are you satisfied with service structure for physical

therapists? Any suggestions?

No, I am not. We must support the service structure

framed by PPTA, and implement it by hooks or crooks,

as we have no other choice.

Unfortunately till now only sporadic efforts have been

done in this regard and most of them for personal

gains. I think we will have to come out of our cocoons

and have a concerted& collective effort, preferably form

the platform of PPTA.

Getting to know Physical Therapy Physiotherapy is a health care profession which aims to enhance and re-

store physical ability and quality of life to those with physical impairments,

injuries or disabilities. It therefore follows that sports physiotherapy is the

specialized branch of physiotherapy dealing with injuries and issues related

to athletes.

Individuals in this industry work with top level professional sports people as

well as recreational sports players. Working with professional sports people,

physiotherapists often work as part of a team with sports scientists, coaches

and other healthcare professionals. Common tasks they may be involved in

include:

Examining and diagnosing injuries.

Identifying the cause of an injury.

Devising an individual treatment plan.

Agreeing realistic timescales for the sportsperson to return to their

sport.

Keeping accurate records of their treatment and progress.

Discussing the sportsperson's ambitions for the future.

The primary skills utilized by physiotherapists include physiologically-based

movement techniques, manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, hydrotherapy

and the application of modalities such as electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy,

phonophoresis, thermotherapy. Some may also learn skills such as reflexol-

ogy or acupuncture, so they can offer additional services to patients. The

type of treatment depends on the injury and can involve using specialist

medical equipment. Therefore the physiotherapist’s role involves the promo-

tion of a healthy life style, the prevention of illness and injury for those at

risk, as well as the rehabilitation and restoration of an individual's function

following injury or disability. In a holistic approach, the physiotherapist’s

services would be accommodated by counseling to further empower the

client to improve their quality of life, overcome an injury or reach a certain

goal.

Scope of Physical Therapy

The physiotherapist is trained to work in many settings as a member of the

health care team. This is not only restricted sports environments while many

physiotherapists certainly do treat these types of conditions, there are other

areas in which physiotherapists are trained and can help you.

Arthritis, Back and neck pain Asthma Management

Sports Injuries Pediatric problems

Postural problems Neurological conditions

Occupational injuries Impaired mobility

Stroke rehabilitation Cardiac rehabilitation

Amputee rehabilitation Urine Incontinence

Spinal cord injuries Geriatric problems

Chronic airways disease Children's condition

Career Scope in Pakistan

In Pakistan physiotherapy profession is growing very fast. Just a

decade back this course exists in the form of three year graduation,

but in late 90s this course was upgraded to four year graduation,

and now from last two years 5 years Doctor of Physiotherapy

(DPT) was introduced. Pakistan is among few countries in the

world, who offer DPT course.

Now physiotherapists are appointed as Associate Professors and

Assistant Professors in Government and private organizations.

The field of Physiotherapy is underdevelopment in Pakistan and

many mile stones are reached. An important mile stone is the for-

mation of council, which is going to regulate all the profession ethi-

cal practice and would inhibit mal and fake practice. This would

increase physiotherapy job opportunities and skilled practice.

Physiotherapy profession satisfies all the criteria essential for an

occupation to become a profession.

Physiotherapists are granted 17 grades on start in Govt. sector or

equivalent in the private sector. They can become asst. professors

or professors in teaching field across Pakistan. They can run their

independent practice under license from Pakistan Physical Ther-

apy Association. Internationally they are granted jobs in clinical

sector, education and research fields. Majority of Pakistani physio-

therapists are working in UK and USA and they own their rehab

agencies as well. At present physiotherapists have a much greater

chance to excel because of very few Graduate & postgraduate

fellows present in the country chi Medical & Dental Col-

lege)

By, Nimrah Akhter (Karachi Medical & Dental College)

APRIL ;

International Autism Awareness

Month

Autism is a disorder

of neural develop-

ment characterized

by impaired social

interaction and com-

munication, and by

restricted and repeti-

tive behavior. The

diagnostic criteria re-

quire that symptoms

become apparent be-

fore a child is three

years old. Autism af-

fects information

processing in the

brain by altering how

nerve cells and their

synapses connect

and organize; how

this occurs is not well

understood.[3]

It is

one of three recog-

nized disorders in the

autism spectrum

(ASDs), the other two

being Asperger syn-

drome, which lacks

delays in cognitive

development and

language, and perva-

sive developmental

disorder, which is di-

agnosed when the

full set of criteria for

autism or Asperger

syndrome are not

met.

Symptoms of Autism

Club rehab, National Youth Assembly and Paraplegic centre get together to work

on Draft for the Rights of Special Persons. Special thanks to Sir Ilyas Syed (Chief

executive Paraplegic Centre) for his valuable time and guidance.

Meeting on Draft for Special People at Paraplegic

Centre

By,

Muhammad Osama

Dulse Palmaria palmata (Linnaeus) Kuntze, also called dulse, dillisk, dilsk, red dulse, sea lettuce flakes or creathnach, is a red alga (Rhodophyta) previ-ously referred to as Rhodymenia palmata (Linnaeus) Greville. It grows on the northern coasts of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. It is a well-known snack food. In Iceland, where it is known as söl, it has been an important source of fiber throughout the centuries. Dulse grows attached by its dis-coid holdfast to the stipes of Laminaria or to rocks. It has a short stipe, the fronds are variable and vary in color from deep-rose to reddish-purple and are rather leathery in texture. The flat foliose blade gradually ex-pands and divides into broad segments ranging in size to 50 cm long and 3 cm–8 cm in width which can bear flat wedge-shaped proliferations from the edge. Dulse is a rich source of potassium, an essential cellular ion and low in sodium salts, high potassium to sodium level is essential for proper heart health and some recent studies have suggested that foods high in potassium may help prevent high blood pressure. Current medical evidence suggested that the majority of Westerners exhibit potassium

deficiency due to the methods commonly employed in cooking vegetables, that leaches this essential ion out of the vegetable so eating and chew-ing dulse is an excellent way of obtaining potassium in the diet.

Pineberry The Pineberry is a strawberry cultivar. They were publicized in Germany in April 2009, as Ananaserdbeere, or pineapple strawberry. A pineberry is smaller than a common strawberry, measuring between 15 to 23 mm (0.6 to 0.9 in). When ripe, it is almost completely white, but with red "seeds" (achenes). "The fruit flesh can range from soft white to orange and is very fragrant with a slight pineapple flavor," said Greg Goddard, the co-creator.

Cherimoya The cherimoya, also spelled chirimoya, is the fruit of the species Annona cheri-

mola, which generally is thought to be native to the Andes, although an alternative hypothesis proposes Central America as the origin of cherimoya because many of its wild relatives occur in this area. Today cherimoya is grown throughout South Asia, Central America, South America, Southern California and southern Andalucia. Cherimoya is a deciduous or semi ever-green shrub or small tree reaching 7 m (22 feet) tall. The leaves are alter-

nate, simple, oblong-lanceolate, 7–15 cm long and 6–10 cm broad. The flowers are produced in small clusters, each flower 2–3 cm across, with six petals, yellow-brown,

Kiwano melon The fruit of this plant is edible, but it is used as often for decoration as for food. When ripe, it has a yellow-orange skin and a lime green, jelly-like flesh with a tart taste, and texture similar to a cucumber. The coolest part of the kiwano melon is the shock value of its appearance. It looks more like a dog toy -- a spiky Kong -- than a fruit. Some people call a kiwano melon "blowfish fruit" be-cause it looks like the poisonous puffer fish. Despite its intimidating looks, this funky little melon tastes like a mix of bananas, limes, and cucumbers. And, like a banana, it does not have to be refrigerated. Sources say it's impossible to peel the skin off a kiwano. But you don't eat the skin either. Instead, you cut the

Weirdest Fruits Alina Maniar

Dragon fruit From the cactus family, specifically the genus Hylocereus or sweet pita-yas, dragonfruit is football-shaped and has a leathery, leafy skin that is deep red or pink in color. It comes in three varieties, red flesh, white flesh and yellow flesh, all of which are embedded with hundreds of black seeds and have a mild, sweet taste. The best-tasting variety is the one with red flesh, which is succu-lent when eaten. One dragon fruit can weigh between 150 and 600g, but with its thick covering, only about 60 percent is edible. To enjoy dragon fruit, it is best to eat the creamy pulp cold. The middle part is the sweetest. Dragon fruits are high in fiber, so regular consumption can help avoid constipation, improve your digestive health and help you reduce weight.

Durian Regarded by many people in Southeast Asia as the "king of fruits", the durian is distinctive for its large size, stomach-churning odour, and formidable thorn-covered husk. The fruit can grow as large as 30 centimeters (12 in) long and 15 centimeters (6 in) in diameter, and it typically weighs one to three kilograms (2 to 7 lb). Its shape ranges from oblong to round, the color of its husk green to brown, and its flesh pale yellow to red, depending on the species. The fruit is made of soft, easily digestible flesh made of simple sugars like fructose and sucrose that when eaten replenish energy and revitalize the body instantly.

Though it contains a relatively high amount of fats among fruits, it is free from saturated fats and cholesterol.

Fingered Citron Fingered Citron is also known as Buddha's hand. Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis is a shrub or small tree with long, irregular

branches covered in thorns. Its large, oblong leaves are pale green and grow about four to six inches. Its white flowers are tinted purplish from the outside and grow in fragrant clusters. Buddha's hand has a thick peel and only a small amount of acidic flesh (if any) and is juiceless and sometimes seedless.

Purple Mangosteen Mangosteen plant is an evergreen,

erect tree reaching about 20- 60 ft in height. It commonly found in tropical rain-forests of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Philippines as well as in some cultivated lands in Sri Lanka, and India, where annual precipitation and relative humidity are favorable for its growth. Fresh purple fruits are available in the markets from June until October. Each tree bears several deep purple colored round shaped fruits, capped with light green calyx at the stem end. Fully matured fruit measures about 3-7 cm in diameter. Its outer tough rind is about 7-12 mm thick, contains bitter yellow latex that stains clothes black. Delicious and juicy, mangosteen is one of the popular tropical fruits. It comprises an impressive list

of essential nutrients, which are required for normal growth and development and overall nutritional well-being.

Romanesco broccoli Romanesco broccoli resembles a cauliflower, but is of a light green color and the inflorescence (the bud) has an approximate self-similar character, with the branched meristems making a logarithmic spiral. In this sense the broccoli's shape approximates a natural fractal; each bud is composed of a series of smaller buds, all arranged in yet another logarithmic spiral. This self-similar pattern continues at several smaller levels. The vegetable is rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, dietary fiber and carotenoids.

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