The effects of Q angle and Hamstring Length on Balance Performance in Patients with Lumbar Disc Hernia

Authors : Rukiye ÇİFTÇİ

Pages : 518-22

Doi:10.37990/medr.1309485

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Publication Date : 2023-09-18

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Aim: Patellafemoral angle insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Q angle); and Hamstring length are important measurements to evaluate balance. This study aims to examine the effects of Q angle and Hamstring length on balance performance in patients with lumbar intervertebral disc herniation insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(LDH);. Material and Methods: LDH insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=32); and control group insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(CG);insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(n=30); were included in the study. Q angles and hamstring muscle lengths of the participants were measured. Balance was evaluated with Y balance test. Results: As a result of our study, no difference was found between LDH patients and CG groups in terms of hamstring muscle length; Q angle decreased in LDH patients and there was a negative high correlation between Q angle and R -Anterior, R-Posteromedial, R-Posterolateral values on the right and between Q angle and L-Anterior, L-Posteriolmedial, L-Posterolateral values on the left. Conclusion: It was found that Q angle measurements decreased in LDH patients, causing genu varum and leading to impairment in balance, especially in the left anterior, anteromedial and anterolateral.
Keywords : Lumbar intervertebral disc herniation, Patellafemoral angle, Hamstring length, Y balance test