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Research Article
Normative Values for Active Lumbar Range of Motion in Children and
Confounding Factors that Affects the Active Lumbar Range of Motion
Author(s): Sanjeevni Sawale, Richa Bisen and Senthil Kumar ESanjeevni Sawale, Richa Bisen and Senthil Kumar E
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to establish normative values for active lumbar movement in children five, seven, nine, and 11 years of age and to find the confounding factors that affect the lumbar range.
Method: End range active flexion, extension, and right- and left-side bending of the lumbar spine were measured for 400 normally developing children (200 girls, 200 boys) using dual inclinometric technique. Means were determined for each motion by age and sex. Group relationships were explored.
Results: Normative values for lumbar spine cardinal plane movements were identified. Reduced lumbar movement was found in the 11-year-old group compared with the 5-year-old group in both girls and boys. Flexibility levels were defined using percentiles as poor (<25th), moderate (.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2573-0312.1000101
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