The Immediate Effect of Hip Flexor Stretching with Pelvic Fixation on Hip Extension Flexibility and Gait Parameters in Subjects with Unilateral Hip flexor Shortness

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation on the flexibility of hip extension and gait capacity in subjects with limited hip extension flexibility. Methods: Twenty-six subjects with limited hip extension flexibility were divided into two groups: a hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group (n = 13) and a hip flexor stretching without pelvic fixation group (n = 13). The subjects were assessed based on flexibility of hip extension, stride, and gait velocity after applying hip flexor stretching. Results: The hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group showed significantly improved flexibility of hip extension, stride, and gait velocity compared with hip flexor stretching without pelvic fixation group (p <0.05). The flexibility of hip extension was significantly improved after application of hip flexor stretching in both groups; however, stride and gait velocity were significantly improved only in the hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group. Conclusion: Hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation is an effective intervention for improving the flexibility of hip extension and gait capacity.

골반 고정을 동반한 엉덩관절 굽힘근 스트레칭이 일측성 엉덩관절 굽힘근 단축이 있는 일반 성인의 엉덩관절 폄 유연성과 보행 매개변수에 미치는 즉각적인 효과