Effect of Releasing Quadratus Lumborum Muscle on Hip Joint Range of Motion in Asymptomatic Individuals

Mahidol University30 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study are to compare angles of hip joint between before and after releasing quadratus lumborum muscle.

The 1st physical therapist performed the modified Thomas test position. The participant was asked to lie supine over the edge of the couch. The participant hold one knee to the chest tightly while the other knee was bent over the end of the couch. The 2nd physical therapist measured angles of hip and knee using a standard goniometer at baseline. The quadratus lumborum muscle was released. Then the same measurement was repeated.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

OTHER

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Muscle

Interventions

releasing muscleOTHER

At baseline, hip and knee angles were measured. The quadratus lumborum muscle was released. After that, the hip and knee angles were re-measured.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 19 YearsMax age: 23 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. asymptomatic male and female volunteers 2. age 18-65 years Exclusion Criteria: 1. having musculoskeletal symptoms (e.g. fibromyalgia, pain at any regions, instability of lower extremities caused by ligamentous injury, injury or trauma to lower extremities), endocrine disease, rheumatoid arthritis 2. taking muscle relaxant or pain killer within 1 day prior to data collection 3. having past history of low back and hip surgery 4. pregnancy 5. having menstruation on data collection day 6. having joint deformities (e.g. knock knee, bow leg)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Hip abduction angle

Range of motion (ROM) of hip abduction

Time frame: 5 minutes

Secondary Outcomes

Hip flexion angle

Range of motion (ROM) of hip flexion

Time frame: 5 minutes

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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