Correlation between Pronated Foot and Pelvic Inclination, Femoral Anteversion, Quadriceps Angle and Tibial Torsion
Co- Author: Nishita Gandhi
Background: A pronated foot can produce changes in the lower limb kinetic chain. This can affect the gait and increase energy expenditure. However, the relationship between pronated foot and other static alignment factors remains poorly understood. Hence, the objective was to correlate pronated foot with pelvic inclination, femoral anteversion, Q-angle and tibial torsion. Method: An observational study was performed on 60 subjects in the age group of 18-30 years with a BMI of not more than 30. Foot Posture Index was performed on the subjects, and people with a score of +6 or more were selected. Pelvic inclination, femoral anteversion, Q-angle and tibial torsion were measured. Correlation between the Foot Posture Index score and the above four static alignment factors was done using Graph Pad Prism 7 (Pearson’s correlation coefficient and Spearman’s correlation coefficient). Results: There was no significant correlation between Pronated foot and Pelvic inclination (r-value = 0.03309, p-value = 0.8018), Pronated foot and Femoral anteversion (r-value = 0.2185, p-value = 0.0934) Pronated foot and Q-angle (r-value = 0.1801, p-value = 0.1685), Pronated foot and Tibial torsion (r- value = -0.1285, p-value = 0.3277). Conclusion: There is no significant correlation between foot pronation and pelvic inclination, femoral anteversion, Q-angle and tibial torsion. However, the correlation between these factors cannot be completely ignored, and thus, further studies and literature are required to prove the same.
CORRELATION OF MOBILE PHONE ADDICTION SCALE (MPAS) SCORE WITH CRANIOVERTEBRAL ANGLE, SCAPULAR INDEX AND BECKS DEPRESSION INVENTORY SCORE IN YOUNG ADULTS
Co- Author: Sneha Battin
Background: Mobile phone usage has become increasingly common in today’s youth. Its heavy use often leads to an addiction. Dependency on these devices could lead to postural dysfunctions as well as produce an adverse effect on psychology. Hence, this study is done to correlate mobile addiction with the craniovertebral angle, scapular index and Beck’s depression inventory score in young adults.
Methods: An observational study was performed on 100 subjects out of which 51 were males and 49 were females in the age group of 18- 25 years who were pursuing their graduation and post-graduation courses. Mobile Phone Addiction Scale was used to determine the level of addiction. Craniovertebral angle, Scapular Index, and Beck’s Depression Inventory score were measured. Correlation of Mobile Phone Addiction Scale score with the above-mentioned parameters was done using GraphPad Instat Version 3.10 (Pearson correlation coefficient and Spearman correlation coefficient).
Results: Mobile phone addiction was found low in 27%, moderate in 30% and high in 43% participants. There is significant correlation of mobile phone addiction scale score with Craniovertebral angle (r = -0.6470, p = <0.0001), Scapular Index (r = -0.4370, p = < 0.001) and Beck’s depression Inventory score (r = 0.3172, p = 0.0013).
Conclusion: This study shows that mobile phone addiction is common amongst the youth and it contributes to considerable stresses on neck and shoulder. It could even cause unfavorable repercussion on an individual’s psychological status, such as depression. Hence, it is important to create awareness amongst the youth and take preventive measures for the same.
https://www.ijphy.org/index.php/journal/article/download/340/328
Correlation of Back Extensor Muscle Endurance
with Oswestry Disability Index in Middle Aged
Females with Chronic Low Back Pain
Co- Author: Arham Jain
Abstract: The back extensor endurance is important to maintain ideal posture. There is paucity of literature on back extensor endurance in subjects with chronic low back pain in middle aged female population. The objective of our study was to compare the back extensor endurance in middle aged females with and without chronic low back pain and correlating it with the oswestry disability index. Total 30 participants were taken 15 in each group. Biering psorensons test and oswestry disability index was performed. The results showed subjects without low back pain had significantly better endurance(p<0.0004).Significant negative correlation (p<0.0099) was found between back extensor endurance and oswestry disability index.
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Correlation of Baecke’s Habitual Physical Activity
with Blood Sugar Levels in Type II Diabetes
Mellitus
Co- Author: Isha Shah
Abstract: Physical exercises is known to improve insulin sensitivity and blood sugar levels. In busy schedule people may find it
difficult to dedicate time for exercises. Hence its important to evaluate the routine physical activity and its effect on blood sugar. T he
objective of the study was to correlate Baecke’s Physical activity with fasting and post prandial blood sugar in Type II Diabetes Mellitus.
60 participants both males and females between 30-60 years were given Baecke’s scale and blood sugar levels were noted. The results
showed significant correlation of Baecke’s total index with fasting(r=-0.4467,p=0.0003) and Post Prandial level (r=-0.4467,p=0.0001).
Glint 2020 