To Assess Ankle Flexibility in Sedentary Population by Weight Bearing Lunge Test

Khyati J Mali , Dr.Akshata Dhuri , Dr.Ajay Kumar

Ankle Flexibility, Weight Bearing Lunge Test, Sedentary, International Physical Activity Questionnaire

Background: Limited ankle movements (dorsiflexion and plantarflexion) are mainly due to soft tissue restriction. Primary limitation to dorsiflexion is due to tension in Triceps Surae which consists of Gastrocnemius and Soleus. A disturbance of ankle ROM, resulting from muscle tightness during gait, may affect not only the ankle-foot complex, but also the remaining joints of the lower extremities and causes several compensatory changes leading to ankle and foot problems. Aims and Objective: The objective of this study was to assess ankle flexibility in sedentary population by weight bearing lunge test. Methods: A total of 134 participants participated in the study out of which 100 participants met the criteria. The International Physical Activity Questionnaires (IPAQ) was used to measure health-related physical activity. The Weight Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) was performed to measure ankle flexibility. Results: The ankle flexibility was decreased in 81% of participants. There is linear correlation between the ranks of IPAQ score and WBLT distance. As a result, decreased level of physical activity leads to decreased ankle flexibility. Conclusion: On the basis of our analysis, it concludes that there was positive correlation found in between ankle flexibility (Weight Bearing Lunge Test) and Sedentary lifestyle (International Physical Activity Questionnaire).

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"To Assess Ankle Flexibility in Sedentary Population by Weight Bearing Lunge Test", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 8, page no.724 - 730, August-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2308106.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 8, August-2023

Pages : 724 - 730

Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_208239

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2308106

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Research Area: Medical Science

Country: bhayandar, maharashtra, India

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