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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Sports Medicine
  • Physical Therapy

Background:

  • Hip flexor strength is crucial for athletic performance.
  • Lumbar mobilization techniques are used in physical therapy to address musculoskeletal issues.
  • The impact of lumbar mobilization on hip flexor function requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine if grade III passive lumbar rotational mobilization improves hip flexor strength.
  • To assess the effect of this mobilization on single-leg triple-hop test performance in young adults.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-four healthy young adults were recruited.
  • Participants were randomly assigned to a treatment group (lumbar mobilization) or a sham group.
  • Isometric hip flexor torque and single-leg triple-hop distance were measured pre- and post-intervention.

Main Results:

  • Both groups showed significant improvements in hop distance.
  • The treatment group demonstrated a significantly greater increase in hip flexor torque compared to the sham group.
  • A potential positive effect of lumbar mobilization on hip flexor strength was observed.

Conclusions:

  • Grade III passive lumbar rotational mobilization may enhance hip flexor strength.
  • Further research is needed to differentiate treatment effects from learning effects on hopping performance.