Affiliation:
1. GAZIANTEP ISLAM SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Abstract
Aim: Patellafemoral angle (Q angle) and Hamstring length are important measurements to evaluate balance. This study aims to examine the effects of Q angle and Hamstring length on balance performance in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation (LDH).
Material and Methods: LDH (n=32) and control group (CG)(n=30) were included in the study. Q angles and hamstring muscle lengths of the participants were measured. Balance was evaluated with Y balance test.
Results: As a result of our study, no difference was found between LDH patients and CG groups in terms of hamstring muscle length; Q angle decreased in LDH patients and there was a negative high correlation between Q angle and R -Anterior, R-Posteromedial, R-Posterolateral values on the right and between Q angle and L-Anterior, L-Posteriolmedial, L-Posterolateral values on the left.
Conclusion: It was found that Q angle measurements decreased in LDH patients, causing genu varum and leading to impairment in balance, especially in the left anterior, anteromedial and anterolateral.
Publisher
Medical Records - International Medical Journal
Subject
Colloid and Surface Chemistry,Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
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