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KMID : 1812820180020010011
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Journal of Korean Dental Hygiene Science
2018 Volume.2 No. 1 p.11 ~ p.15
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Between-side Comparisons of Iliotibial Band Flexibility and the Tibial Torsion Angle in Subjects with an Asymmetric Hallux Valgus Angle
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Kim Su-Jung
You Kwang-Jun
Jung Do-Young
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Abstract
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Background: Recent studies have used kinematic chain theory to establish a relationship between the hallux valgus and the lower limb joints and bones. This theory suggests that movement at one joint of a lower extremity may affect all other joints via a chain reaction.
Purpose: We examined the hip joint range of motion and muscle strength in subjects with asymmetric hallux valgus angles.
Study design: A cross-sectional study.
Methods: Fifteen participants with asymmetric hallux valgus angles were recruited. Two exami-ners measured the hallux valgus, intermetatarsal and tibial torsion angles, and the iliotibial band flexibility. The independent t-test was used to compare the differences between the two sides.
Results: The side with the greater hallux valgus angle also had a larger intermetatarsal angle. The iliotibial band was significantly less flexible on this side. The tibial torsion angles did not differ significantly between the two sides.
Conclusions: We suggest that the hallux valgus angle is associated with iliotibial band flexibility. Therefore, stretching of the iliotibial band should be considered during rehabilitation of the hallux valgus.
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KEYWORD
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Hallux valgus, Iliotibial band, Tibial torsion
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