Bahadori S, Fatahi H, Ahmadpoor M. The Effect of TheraBand Training on the Q Angle and Distance of Ankle Medial Malleolus in Individuals With Genu Valgum Deformity. PTJ 2020; 10 (3) :117-126
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1- Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Branch, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
2- Department of Sports Injury and Corrective Exercises, Isfahan (Khorasgan) Brank, Islamic Azad University, Isfahan, Iran.
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Purpose: Genu valgum deformity a common lower extremity deformity. The weakness of the lower limb muscles followed by the internal rotation of the femur and external rotation of the tibia, shift the gravitational pull to the outside of the knee. This lower limb alignment deformity could increase the distance of ankle medial malleolus and the Q angle. Therefore, the present study aimed to investigate the effect of TheraBand training on the Q angle and distance of ankle medial malleolus in individuals with genu valgum deformity.
Methods: This was a quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and post-test and control group design. The study population consisted of girls in the age range of 9-13 years with genu valgum deformity. The study subjects were randomly divided into the experimental (n=15) and control (n=15) groups. The experimental group participated in TheraBand exercises for 8 weeks and 3 sessions per week. However, the control group received no training during this period. Before and after 8 weeks, the Q angle and distance of ankle medial malleolus were measured by goniometers and coulis, respectively. Analysis of Covariance (ANCOVA) was used to analyze the collected data in SPSS. The significance level was considered at 0.05.
Results: The obtained statistical results suggested that TheraBand training significantly decreased the Q angle and the distance of ankle medial malleolus in the explored subjects with genu valgum deformity (P=0.001 & P=0.04, respectively). However, no significant difference was observed in the control group.
Conclusion: The obtained data revealed that TheraBand training could improve the genu valgum position. Therefore, this training protocol could be implemented to improve the deformity in this population.
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● The TheraBanddd exercise improves the Q angle in individuals with genu valgum abnormality.
● The TheraBand exercise improve distance of ankle medial malleolus in individuals with genu valgum abnormality.
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Physical posture is the alignment of different body parts with each other. When an individual is in a poor physical posture,due to the high pressure on different body parts, the body direction generates a deformity. This constant pressure, even if relatively low, could cause non-anatomical compatibility. Genu valgum also increases the Q angle in this group. The Q angle is the angle between the quadriceps muscle line and the patellar tendon line, i.e. reported to be 10-14 degrees in men and 14-18 in women. TheraBandd exercises, as a safe tool, are effective to improve the neuromuscular system, muscle strength, and the ability to perform functional tasks. The obtained statistical results suggested that TheraBandd training significantly decreased the Q angle and the distance of ankle medial malleolus in the explored subjects with genu valgum deformity.
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Special Received: 2019/12/27 | Accepted: 2020/05/27 | Published: 2020/07/1