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Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Journal

Volume  18, Issue 2, April- June 2025, Pages 129-132
 

Original Article

Occurrence of Lower Cross Syndrome among College Students: An Observational Study

Nikhita Dodiya1, Kajal Pokar2, Parthkumar Devmurari3

1 Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, RK University, Rajkot 360020, Gujarat, India. 2 Assistant Professor, School of Physiotherapy, RK University, Rajkot 360020, Gujarat, India. 3 Associate Professor, School of Physiotherapy, RK University, Rajkot 360020, Gujarat, India.

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DOI: 10.21088/potj.0974.5777.18225.4

Abstract

Objective: Lower cross syndrome is a musculoskeletal imbalance characterized by specific patterns of muscle weakness i.e. abdominals and gluteal and tightness f hip flexors and thoracolumbar extensors that crosses between dorsal and ventral side of the body. This postural imbalance among young individuals can lead to low back pain in future. Hence, this study’s aim is to find out prevalence of lower cross syndrome in college going students between age group of 18-23 yrs. Methods: A total of 100 students between age group 18-23 yrs were taken with consent form. Each student underwent for assessment of strength of abdominal and gluteal muscle with the use of Manual Muscle Testing and measurement of hip flexors tightness and deformity with Harris Hip Functional Scale. Conclusion: Only 14% of the total subjects were found to be prevalent for lower cross syndrome. so, there is very low prevalence of lower cross syndrome.
 


Keywords : Lower cross syndrome • Muscular imbalance • Strength test • Manual muscle testing • College going students
Corresponding Author : Nikhita Dodiya