Gluteal muscle dysfunction.
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1 – Local corrective exercise: Participants will follow a 12-week program of exercises focused on gluteal muscles. Sessions will be conducted three times per week un
Sponsors
Payame Noor University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Presence of gluteal muscle dysfunction Age range between 18 and 50 years Female gender Physical inactivity and no regular exercise participation during the past 6 months No medical contraindication for participation in exercise programs
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of serious injury or surgery in the lumbopelvic region or lower limbs Presence of progressive neuromuscular diseases Presence of severe joint disorders such as hip or knee osteoarthritis Intervertebral disc herniation or spondylolisthesis Use of assistive walking devices such as a cane
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Static and dynamic knee valgus will be assessed by measuring Q-angle and femur–tibia angle during standing and single-leg squat. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the 12-week exercise program. Method of measurement: Goniometer or video analysis software to measure angles.;- Gluteal muscle strength (abduction, external rotation, hip extension) will be measured using a dynamometer. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the 12-week exercise program. Method of measurement: Dynamometer.;Gluteal muscle endurance will be measured as the single-leg bridge hold time. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the 12-week exercise program. Method of measurement: Timer to measure the duration of the single-leg bridge hold. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hip joint flexibility will be assessed by measuring range of motion in abduction and external rotation. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after the 12-week intervention. Method of measurement: Goniometer to measure joint angles.;Static balance will be assessed using the single-leg stance test measuring the duration of balance. Timepoint: Before the exercise program and after the 12-week intervention. Method of measurement: Timer to record single-leg stance duration. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAfshin Moghadasi
Payame Noor University
Outcome results
None listed