Thesis (M.Sc.) - Cairo University - Faculty Of Physical Therapy - Department Of Basic Science

Purposes : this study was conducted to investigate the effect of low back dysfunction on kinematics parameters of gait and investigate the improvement of gait after application of selected therapeutic program including stretching and strengthening exercisesDesign of the study : Pre - test and post - test control group design has been usedMaterials and methods : Forty subjects from both sexes were involved , aged from 35 - 50 yearsThey were divided into two equal groupsSubjects in the first group were control subjects with low back dysfunction receiving medical treatment onlySubjects in the second group had a history of low back dysfunction receiving therapeutic exercises (3 sessions / week for 6 weeks) The results of study revealed that : there were no significant differences of kinematics of gait in control groupWhile there were a significant differences of kinematics of gait within experimental group but not in all phases of gaitDiscussion : There was a significant improvement in the angular kinematics (ROM) of joints of lower extremities in almost phases of gait except some phases unilaterally or bilaterallyThe significant differences of results of this study were clearly appeared between control and experimental groups compared to experimental groupConclusion : It was suggested that the improvement of kinematics of gait , was related to therapeutic program including stretching and strengthening exercisesThis program was suggested to be modified to be more effective in all phases of gait

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