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Document Type : Article In Conference 
Document Title :
Passive Stretching: Effects on Hip Range of Motion, Gluteus Maximus Muscle Strength and Gait Economy in children with Post-Polio Syndrome
"الشد السلبي: تأثيرات على مدى حركةِ وقوّة عضلةِ الالية وإقتصاد المشيِ في الأطفالِ المصابين بمتلازمةِ ما بعد شلل الأطفال
 
Document Language : English 
Abstract : The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effects of passive stretching on hip flexion deformity, gluteus maximus strength and oxygen consumption in children with post-polio syndrome of both sexes, with age ranged from 12 to 14 years. The patients were randomly divided into two groups of equal number: Control and Study groups. The study group received a program of passive stretching of hip flexors using weight intensity equals to 5% of the patient’s body weight for 45 minutes, which was performed three times weekly for 21 weeks. Both groups received a traditional program of treatment. Measurements of hip angle, strength of gluteus maximus and oxygen consumption during walking were carried out before and after the suggested period of treatment. Results at the end of treatment indicated significant differences in favor of the study group. Effectiveness of passive stretching was attributed to increased flexibility of the anterior musculature of the hip joint, associated with increased hip extension, improved muscle strength and decreased gait economy. 
Conference Name : the 3rd National Conference of the Middle East Association of Alternative Treatment 
Duration : From : 1417 AH - To : 1417 AH
From : 1996 AD - To : 1996 AD 
Publishing Year : 1417 AH
1996 AD 
Number Of Pages : 9 
Article Type : Article 
Conference Place : Cairo - Egypt 
Organizing Body : Middle East Association of Alternative Treatment 
Added Date : Tuesday, July 6, 2010 

Researchers

Researcher Name (Arabic)Researcher Name (English)Researcher TypeDr GradeEmail
خالد أحمد ممدوحMamdouh, Khaled AhmedResearcherDoctoratekh_mamdouh@live.com
هدى عبد العظيم الطلاويEl-Talawy, Hoda Abdel-AzimInvestigatorDoctorate 

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