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- Abstract:
- Objective: To examine and compare changes in range of motion (ROM) of hip extension among subjects of different age, gender, and activity frequency, when treated with muscle energy technique for hip flexor tightness. Methods: 53 subjects (22 males, 31 females) with hip flexor tightness received one session of muscle energy technique. Subjects performed 5 10-second isometric contractions while in a prone position with 5 seconds of rest between each repetition. Passive hip extension ROM measurements were taken before, immediately after, and 24 hours after application of muscle energy technique. Intrasubject variables observed and compared were gender, frequency of physical activity, and age. Intrasubject variability involved the comparison of comparing pre, post, and 24-hour post intervention ROM measurements. Results: Gender and activity frequency both did not influence improvements in hip extension. Distribution of age was not large enough; therefore, age was not used as an independent variable. There was a significant difference between baseline ROM measurements when compared to both post and 24-hour post intervention measurements (p < 0.05, p = 0.000). There were no significant differences between post-intervention and 24 hours after intervention ROM measurements (p > 0.05). Discussion: Muscle energy technique is an effective form of manual therapy to increase passive hip extension range of motion in individuals with muscle tightness in the hip flexor group. These findings suggest that muscle energy is suitable for use in a rehabilitation regimen or as a form of treatment for muscular tightness for individuals of the general population, regardless of age, gender, and activity frequency.
- Thesis:
- Thesis (M.S.)--Barry University, 2018.
- Bibliography:
- Includes bibliographical references (leaves 53-55).
Record Information
- Source Institution:
- Barry University
- Holding Location:
- Barry University Archives and Special Collections
- Rights Management:
- Copyright Victoria Noel. Permission granted to Barry University to digitize, archive and distribute this item for non-profit research and educational purposes. Any reuse of this item in excess of fair use or other copyright exemptions requires permission of the copyright holder.
- Resource Identifier:
- RM724.N66 2018_NoelVictoria ( BU-Local )
- Classification:
- RM724.N66 2018 ( lcc )
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