Shear-wave Elastography of Hip Stabilizers in Healthy Individuals

Koç University12 enrolled

Overview

The aim of this study is to provide a scientific basis for Shear-wave elastography measurements of hip stabilizing muscles on healthy individuals. To assess the inter- and intra-user validity, 12 healthy volunteers were recruited for ultrasonographic assessment by two experienced physiatrists.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Shear-wave Elastography of Hip Stabilizers in Healthy Individuals

Interventions

Shear-wave elastographyDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Shear-wave elastography using a manual ultrasound with a 9L-Probe in B-mode.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 30 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy Individuals * Age 18-30 years * Volunteering for the study * Absence of musculoskeletal pathologies involving pelvic, hip, and/or knee joints. Exclusion Criteria: * Recent complaints of pelvic, hip, and/or knee pain. * Previous history of trauma or surgery, including the lumbar, pelvic, hip, or knee region. * Congenital or acquired pathologies of pelvis or lower extremity.

Locations (1)

Koc University School of Medicine

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Assessment of tensor fascia latae muscle on shear wave elastography.

Time frame: 1 month

Assessment of gluteus medius muscle on shear wave elastography.

Time frame: 1 month

Assessment of iliotibial band on shear wave elastography.

Time frame: 1 month

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