Cross-legged sitting posture effect on lumbar proprioception in young adults: a cross-sectional study
Background The cross-legged sitting posture (CLS) is assumed by young adults’ results in a bent and unbalanced posture. The study purpose was to assess the effect of sitting in a cross-legged position (knee on knee) on lumbar proprioception. Thirty-six participants of both genders aged from 18 to 25...
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Published in | Bulletin of Faculty of Physical Therapy (Online) Vol. 26; no. 1; pp. 1 - 5 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
Published |
Berlin/Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
01.12.2021
Springer Nature B.V SpringerOpen |
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Summary: | Background
The cross-legged sitting posture (CLS) is assumed by young adults’ results in a bent and unbalanced posture. The study purpose was to assess the effect of sitting in a cross-legged position (knee on knee) on lumbar proprioception. Thirty-six participants of both genders aged from 18 to 25 were selected and divided equally into group A who adapt to a cross-legged sitting posture and group B who adapt to erect sitting (not prefer cross-legged sitting). The Biodex System 3 pro isokinetic dynamometer was utilized to assess the lumbar proprioception by testing the lumbar region repositioning accuracy.
Results
The lumbar repositioning error of group A increased statistically significantly as compared to group B (
p
< 0.05).
Conclusions
Cross-legged sitting posture negatively affects lumbar proprioception compared with participants who adapt to erect sitting, and this effect should be considered in the avoidance of sitting in a cross-legged position and in prevention and intervention programs of lumbar proprioception impairment. |
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ISSN: | 1110-6611 2536-9660 |
DOI: | 10.1186/s43161-021-00053-9 |