Srinivasa Rao Pachava

@gndu.ac.in

Assistant professor, MYAS-GNDU Department of Sports Sciences and Medicine
Guru Nanak Dev University

Srinivasa Rao Pachava


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RESEARCH INTERESTS

Sports Physiotherapy, Sports Sciences, Physical Activity
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Scopus Publications

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Scholar Citations

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Scopus Publications

  • Relationship of Self-Reported Physical Activity with Cognition in Middle-Aged Adults
    Srinivasa Rao Pachava, Shweta Shenoy
    Current Aging Science, 2024
    Objective: The increasing prevalence of age-related cognitive decline highlights the importance of physical activity for cognitive health. Regular exercise has been associated with improved mental health and reduced risk of cognitive decline. This study investigated the connection between self-reported physical activity and cognitive function in middle-aged adults. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 56 Indian adults aged 30-55, selected based on a health screening questionnaire. Participants reported their physical activity using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form (IPAQ-SF), which categorized them into low, moderate, and high activity levels. Cognitive functions, including visual memory, executive function, and attention, were assessed using the Cambridge Neuropsychological Automated Testing Battery (CANTAB). Results were statistically analyzed for relationships between cognitive domains and physical activity parameters using Pearson’s correlation and linear regression analysis. Results: The study showed a significant positive correlation of attention with moderate and vigorous physical activity, while sedentary behavior negatively impacted attention. Linear regression showed that attention is affected by moderate-intensity activity whereas executive function and visual memory are affected by age. Conclusion: This study supports the view that moderate and vigorous intensity activities may positively affect attention in middle-aged adults highlighting the benefits of physical activity.
  • Association of self-reported physical activity with cognitive function in young adults
    Srinivasa Rao Pachava, , Shweta Shenoy, and
    Cognition Brain Behavior an Interdisciplinary Journal, 2023
  • ACUTE EFFECTS OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING ON PLANTAR FOOT PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION
    Srinivasa Rao Pachava, Neha Paruthi
    Central European Journal of Sport Sciences and Medicine, 2023
    Twenty-six healthy men and women participated in this study in which 14 were long distance runners and remaining were control subjects. Following the initial assessment of foot pressure distribution, the runners were asked to complete the regular training program. Immediately after the run, foot pressure distribution was again assessed using the Zebris FDM-Treadmill. The parameters were analysed and compared with the pre-training data. The same parameters were also assessed for the control group at rest. Paired t-test was used to compare the foot pressure distribution before and after the run. Independent t-test was used to compare the same parameters between runners and control group. No significant changes were observed in runners post run whereas the control group showed significant changes in the foot pressure distribution of right forefoot and backfoot when compared to long distance runners at rest. The findings of the study suggest that the foot pressure distribution is not affected acutely after the long distance running. The future studies could analyse the plantar pressure measurement throughout the training programs to detect the time and nature of the deviations linked to long distance run, which would help in injury prevention.
  • Effect of a Six Week App Based Ankle Proprioception Training Program on Balance in Fencers
    Srinivasa Rao Pachava, Simran S. Shakeel
    Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, 2022
  • Effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on quadriceps muscle activity and torque production in athletes with anterior knee pain
    Srinivasa Rao Pachava, Masoom Goel
    Biomedical Human Kinetics, 2022
    Study aim: Popliteus is majorly associated with posterior knee pain; however, this muscle can also have an impact on anterior knee pain. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on non-traumatic anterior knee pain in athletes; as the relationship between popliteus and Quadriceps muscle has not been studied/explored much. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, 15 subjects presenting with non-traumatic anterior knee pain were selected. Quadriceps muscle activity, torque production and knee pain were assessed. Followed by a single session of popliteus manipulation all the above parameters were re-assessed immediately and at 24 hours after intervention. Results: Significant reduction in pain (P < 0.005) at 24 hours was observed. There was a significant increase in muscle activity of Vastus Medialis (P < 0.05) and Vastus Lateralis (P < 0.005) immediately after the intervention but not after 24 hours. No significant change was found in the activity of Rectus femoris and Peak torque of Quadriceps immediately after the intervention and at 24 hours. Conclusion: Soft tissue manipulation decreased knee pain and improved muscle activity. Therefore, incorporating popliteus manipulation can be effective in treatment of anterior knee pain.
  • Acute effects of long distance running on gait parameters
    S. R. Pachava, N. Paruthi
    Series on Biomechanics, 2022

RECENT SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Relationship Between Functional Movement Screen, Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test and Physical Performance Tests in Athletes.
    SR Pachava, K Bisht
    Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences 14 (3), 91-98 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Relationship of Self-Reported Physical Activity with Cognition in Middle-Aged Adults
    SR Pachava, S Shenoy
    Current Aging Science 17 (2), 127-134 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Association of Self-reported Physical Activity with Cognitive Function in Young Adults
    SR Pachava, S Shenoy
    Cognition, Brain, Behavior. An Interdisciplinary Journal 27 (1), 49-68 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Acute Effects of Long Distance Running on Plantar Foot Pressure Distribution
    SR Pachava, N Paruthi
    Central European Journal of Sport Sciences & Medicine 43 (3), 37-43 , 2023
    2023
  • Acute effects of long distance running on gait parameters
    SR Pachava, N Paruthi
    Series on Biomechanics 36 (4), 46-53 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Comparison of the effect of 4 weeks core stability training and foot intrinsic muscle training on foot posture
    SR Pachava, P Shobhan, S Mulpuri
    International Journal of Health Sciences 6 (S3), 3788–3799 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of A Six Week App Based Ankle Proprioception Training Program on Balance in Fencers
    SR Pachava, S Shakeel, Simran
    Humanizing Work and Work Environment: Proceedings of HWWE 2021 , 2022
    2022
  • Effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on quadriceps muscle activity and torque production in athletes with anterior knee pain
    SR Pachava, M Goel
    Biomedical Human Kinetics 14 (1), 102-108 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Activity of Different Shoulder Muscles during Dynamic Bear Crawl Exercise
    SR Pachava, D Yadav
    Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences 8 (04), 126-129 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1

MOST CITED SCHOLAR PUBLICATIONS

  • Comparison of the effect of 4 weeks core stability training and foot intrinsic muscle training on foot posture
    SR Pachava, P Shobhan, S Mulpuri
    International Journal of Health Sciences 6 (S3), 3788–3799 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 3
  • Effect of soft tissue manipulation of popliteus muscle on quadriceps muscle activity and torque production in athletes with anterior knee pain
    SR Pachava, M Goel
    Biomedical Human Kinetics 14 (1), 102-108 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 2
  • Relationship Between Functional Movement Screen, Lower Quarter Y-Balance Test and Physical Performance Tests in Athletes.
    SR Pachava, K Bisht
    Journal of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences 14 (3), 91-98 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Relationship of Self-Reported Physical Activity with Cognition in Middle-Aged Adults
    SR Pachava, S Shenoy
    Current Aging Science 17 (2), 127-134 , 2024
    2024
    Citations: 1
  • Association of Self-reported Physical Activity with Cognitive Function in Young Adults
    SR Pachava, S Shenoy
    Cognition, Brain, Behavior. An Interdisciplinary Journal 27 (1), 49-68 , 2023
    2023
    Citations: 1
  • Acute effects of long distance running on gait parameters
    SR Pachava, N Paruthi
    Series on Biomechanics 36 (4), 46-53 , 2022
    2022
    Citations: 1
  • Activity of Different Shoulder Muscles during Dynamic Bear Crawl Exercise
    SR Pachava, D Yadav
    Asian Pacific Journal of Health Sciences 8 (04), 126-129 , 2021
    2021
    Citations: 1
  • Acute Effects of Long Distance Running on Plantar Foot Pressure Distribution
    SR Pachava, N Paruthi
    Central European Journal of Sport Sciences & Medicine 43 (3), 37-43 , 2023
    2023
  • Effect of A Six Week App Based Ankle Proprioception Training Program on Balance in Fencers
    SR Pachava, S Shakeel, Simran
    Humanizing Work and Work Environment: Proceedings of HWWE 2021 , 2022
    2022