Original Research Articles
Influence of Hamstring Tightness on the Functions of Lumbar and Pelvic Regions among Sewing Machine Operators in a Garment Factory of Colombo District
Authors:
Game Kankanamage Kanishka ,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Game Kankanamage
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Hansika Sandamali,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Hansika
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Isuru Weerasinghe,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Isuru
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Lakmali Binduhewa,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Lakmali
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Chathurangi Dilshara,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Chathurangi
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Chandodini De Silva,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Chandodini
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Denika Silva,
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Denika
Faculty of Allied Health Sciences
Aindralal Balasuriya
General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University, LK
About Aindralal
Faculty of Medicine
Abstract
Introduction: Clinical evidence suggests that hamstring tightness influences lumbar pelvic rhythm and shortened hamstring increase the risk of injury to the spine.
Objectives: To determine the association of hamstring tightness with pelvic tilt in standing position, trunk, and lumbar range of motion during forward bending among sewing machine operators
Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 169 sewing machine operators aged 18-55 years using passive knee extension test, tri-goniometric method, finger to floor test and modified Schober test to measure hamstring tightness, pelvic tilt, trunk flexion and lumbar flexion, respectively.
Results: A weak negative correlation between hamstring tightness and lumbar range of motion during forward bending (r=-0.28; p=0.001). A significant association between trunk flexion and hamstring tightness (r=0.47; p=0.001).
Conclusions & Recommendations: Hamstring tightness affects the lumbar and trunk range of motion during forward bending.
How to Cite:
Kanishka, G.K., Sandamali, H., Weerasinghe, I., Binduhewa, L., Dilshara, C., De Silva, C., Silva, D. and Balasuriya, A., 2021. Influence of Hamstring Tightness on the Functions of Lumbar and Pelvic Regions among Sewing Machine Operators in a Garment Factory of Colombo District. Journal of the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka, 27(1), pp.315–321. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jccpsl.v27i1.8336
Published on
09 Jul 2021.
Peer Reviewed
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