| dc.description.abstract | LBP is a leading cause of disability among
people worldwide. Due to the close anatomical
proximity of the hip joint with the lumbopelvic
region, it is believed that the hip joint function is
related to low back pain. Comparing hip ROM in
individuals with and without LBP, with gender
and age in Non-LBP individuals were study
objectives. Observational case control study
was carried out between two groups of 50 LBP
and 50 Non-LBP individuals in NHSL. Sociodemographic
characteristics were gathered using
an interviewer-administered questionnaire and
hip active ROM in all 3 anatomical planes was
measured by the universal goniometer in both
groups. BMI was taken by measuring Height
and Weight. A significant difference was found
between the two groups in all hip ROM (p=0.000).
Mean hip ROM in each plane was higher in non-
LBP individuals. Means of hip ROM values were
higher in the group aged between 25-32 years
than the 32-60 years aged group. There was a
significant association and correlation between
hip flexion, extension, abduction and adduction
with age (P value < 0.05). Mean of hip ROM in
females are higher than males except in hip
abduction and extension. There was a significant
difference between means of hip flexion, hip
abduction, hip internal rotation and external
rotation with gender (p<0.05). In LBP group,
every hip ROM value was decreased. Age and
gender had an association with the hip ROM in
Non-LBP individuals. Further studies should be
carried out to see the relevance of this study to
whole Sri Lankan population. | en_US |
