Normal range of motion of hip and ankle in Indian population
Abstract
Methods: Three hundred and twenty-six Indian subjects, between the ages of 1 month to 75 years, were randomly selected for measurement of the range of motion of the hip and ankle joint. Exclusion criteria included history of injury or disease related to the lower extremities. Changes with age in the arc of joint motion were studied. The influence of various functional positions of the lower limb on the range of motion of the hip and the effect of weight-bearing on the ankle joint range of motion were also analyzed.
Results: Hip range of motion differed in various positions. Hip rotations were significantly greater when measured with the knee in flexion in both the sitting and prone positions than in the supine position. The arc of hip rotation was highest in the prone position. A significant increase in the arc of ankle dorsiflexion was found in a weight-bearing (squatting) position. Age related reduction in movement was found mainly in the rotations of the hip and dorsiflexion of the ankle.
Conclusion: The data compiled in this study on the range of motion in the hip and ankle joint of the Indian population will be useful in the evaluation of patients with disorders of these joints, especially in the Indian and Asian population.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Health Care Administration
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Sudhir Kumar
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Renu Sharma
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Divesh Gulatı
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Ish Dhammı
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Aditya Aggarwal
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Publication Date
January 19, 2012
Submission Date
March 7, 2014
Acceptance Date
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Year 2011 Volume: 45 Number: 6