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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Effect of backward walking vs forward walking on quadriceps flexibility among individuals of physiotherapy colleges in Bengaluru, India
Authors
Amulya Sirisilla, Afshan Aeman, Diker Dev Joshi
Abstract
Introduction: Forward and backward walking, basically stimulate muscles of the lower limbs. It improves quadriceps flexibility. Forward walking has greater impact on knee and hip flexion. Backward walking relies less momentum has more efficient recruitment of motion unit. The study intended tocompare the effect of performing forward walking versus backward walking on quadriceps flexibility among normal individuals. Method: 30 students (normal individual) 15 male and 15 female performed the walking test, that is forward walking and backward walking for 10mins for 3 alternative days for 1month (3weeks) to check the quadriceps flexibility among normal individual. Where Pre and Post session are compared. Result: The intervention of forward walking was significantly improved the flexion ROM on left lower limb but not in flexion ROM of right lower limb. But, the intervention of forward walking was significant impact in flexion ROM of both the side. Discussion: Forward walking is more effective as individual will be conscious and can more efficiently. But in backward walking often needs more effort to concentrate while walking. Hence forward is performed more easily than backward walking.
Pages:138-140
How to cite this article:
Amulya Sirisilla, Afshan Aeman, Diker Dev Joshi "Effect of backward walking vs forward walking on quadriceps flexibility among individuals of physiotherapy colleges in Bengaluru, India". International Journal of Advanced Educational Research, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 138-140
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