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.

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