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NCT Number: NCT03016559

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

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

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Key information

Conditions

Muscle

Age range

19 year–23 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • asymptomatic male and female volunteers
  • age 18-65 years

Exclusion criteria

  • 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
  • taking muscle relaxant or pain killer within 1 day prior to data collection
  • having past history of low back and hip surgery
  • pregnancy
  • having menstruation on data collection day
  • having joint deformities (e.g. knock knee, bow leg)

Treatment and study plan

releasing muscle

Other

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

Primary outcomes

  1. Hip abduction angle

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Range of motion (ROM) of hip abduction

Secondary outcomes

  1. Hip flexion angle

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Range of motion (ROM) of hip flexion

Other outcomes

  1. Knee flexion angle

    Time frame: 5 minutes

    Range of motion (ROM) of knee flexion

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Mahidol University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Jan 10, 2017
Registry last updated
Jun 6, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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