Effects of different heating modalities on hip flexion passive range of motion

This action research project compared the effects of three different types of thermotherapy on hip flexion passive range of motion (PROM): moist hot pack, warm whirlpool, and active exercise. A total of 62 subjects between the ages of 18 and 23 were recruited from a Division III university in Northw...

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Main Author Hanson, Matthew R
Format Dissertation
LanguageEnglish
Published ProQuest Dissertations & Theses 01.01.2009
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Physical therapy
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Summary:This action research project compared the effects of three different types of thermotherapy on hip flexion passive range of motion (PROM): moist hot pack, warm whirlpool, and active exercise. A total of 62 subjects between the ages of 18 and 23 were recruited from a Division III university in Northwest Iowa. Each of the 44 subjects who were eligible for this study received all three methods of thermotherapy on separate, nonconsecutive days. Hip flexion PROM was measured before and after each treatment session. Once data were gathered, a multivariate ANOVA with a Bonferroni post hoc test was run. The finding of this study revealed active exercise thermotherapy treatments yielded greater increases in hip flexion PROM than both moist hot pack and warm whirlpool treatments. The results obtained in this study provide valuable information for Athletic Trainers, Physical and Occupational Therapists, and any other professionals who instructs an athletic population.
ISBN:1109191715
9781109191714