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

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Muscle
Interventions
Other: releasing muscle
Registration Number
NCT03016559
Lead Sponsor
Mahidol University
Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  1. asymptomatic male and female volunteers
  2. age 18-65 years
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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)
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
releasing musclereleasing muscleThe physical therapist placed thumbs on the quadratus lumborum to release muscle.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hip abduction angle5 minutes

Range of motion (ROM) of hip abduction

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hip flexion angle5 minutes

Range of motion (ROM) of hip flexion

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