Effects of Massage on Muscle Flexibility and Lumbar Angle during Sitting in People with Lower-Crossed Syndrome Type B
Keywords:
Massage, Lumbar angle, Muscle flexibility, Lower-crossed syndrome type BAbstract
This experimental research was conducted to investigate the effects of massage on muscle flexibility and lumbar angle during sitting in people with lower-crossed syndrome type B. METHODS Forty-eight people were selected on purposive sampling method according to the specification. Devided to 3 groups: experimental group 1 (home program) experimental group 2 (home program combind massage) and control group. All subjects were evaluated muscle flexibility by sit and reach test and lumbar angle by video camera. One way repeated measures ANOVA was used to analyze the differences of muscle flexibility and lumbar angle before and after trials. RESULTS The experimental group 1 and 2 showed a significant decrease in the lumbar angle at week 1, 2, 3 and 4 (p<0.05). Group 1 and 2 showed a significant increase in the muscle flexibility score at week 1, 2, 3 and 4 (p<0.05). When comparing between groups, group 2 had a significant lesser lumbar angle than group 1 and control group at week 3 and 4 (p<0.05). CONCLUSION The massage and/or streching could increase muscle flexibility and decrease lumbar kyphosis during sitting.
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