Open AccessAssessment of Functional End Ranges of Lower Limb Joints in Positions Commonly Used for ADLs in India
Author(s) -
Niketa A. Patel,
Lavina Rajesh Khatri,
Lata Parmar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of pharmaceutical research international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2456-9119
DOI - 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i35a31873
Subject(s) - squatting position , sitting , squat , ankle , medicine , ankle dorsiflexion , range of motion , physical therapy , knee flexion , physical medicine and rehabilitation , hip flexion , surgery , pathology
Background: In many countries of Asian continent, floor sitting is preferred instead of chair supported sitting. Indian population differs noticeably in its cultural practice and daily tasks which involves squatting and cross-legged sitting on the ground.
Aim: The purpose of the study was to assess the functional end-ranges of the hip, knee and ankle joints in healthy Indian subjects in positions commonly used for ADLs in India which includes squatting and cross-legged sitting.
Methods: 66 healthy subjects were recruited from rural and urban populations with age range 30-50 years. Joint ROM of the lower extremities was measured using Universal Goniometer. All the subjects were asked to acquire squat and cross legged positions which were graded.
Results: Our results finding showed that the subjects in cross leg sitting grade 2 (independent CLS) had hip flexion ranges ≥1150, hip abduction ≥ 410, hip external rotation ≥ 420, ankle plantar flexion ≥ 460, p 0.005, Knee flexion ≥1200, p>0.005 and ankle dorsiflexion ≥150, p<0.005.
Conclusion: From the results, it is suggested that squatting and cross-leg sitting multiple times a day can prevent the early closer of end ranges of the lower limbs.