A comparison between the q-angles of male and female runners and their relation to overuse injuries
- Authors: Bunger, Nicholas
- Date: 2016
- Subjects: Overuse injuries , Running injuries , Leg - Wounds and injuries , Bones - Sex differences
- Language: English
- Type: Masters (Thesis)
- Identifier: http://hdl.handle.net/10210/90859 , uj:20032
- Description: Abstract: Aim: The purpose of this study was to compare the Q-angles of previously injured male and female runners and to determine whether Q-angles were related to their overuse injuries. Method: One hundred participants were selected. The research participants consisted of fifty females and fifty males. All participants were between the ages of 18 to 65. The participants were required to fill in the IPAQ questionnaire and the running injury questionnaire. The measurement of their Q-angle was taken by the researcher only. This was a once off study, so once completed with the questionnaires and measurements the participants were finished with their part in the study. The research was conducted at running clubs in the Johannesburg area and at the Chiropractic day Clinic on the University of Johannesburg Doornfontein Campus. Procedure: This was a once off study where only answers to questionnaires and measurements were required of the participant. The participant was required to complete the IPAQ questionnaire and the running injury questionnaire before measurements of the Q-angle could take place. Objective data was collected using the protractor goniometer to measure the Q-angle which was measured in a standing position. The data collected was submitted to the statisticians at STATKON for statistical analysis. Results: Statistical analysis was performed using the independent sample t-test for group comparisons of males and females. The chi-square test of independence was used to assess whether variables were related or not. Statistical analysis revealed that females had significantly larger Q-angles than the males in the study. There was no statistical significance between Q-angle and overuse injuries in male or female runners... , M.Tech. (Chiropractic)
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The effects of three different conservative treatment protocols in the management of iliotibial band friction syndrome in long distance runners
- Authors: Westermann, Lizl
- Date: 2011-06-22T10:53:15Z
- Subjects: Knee wounds and injuries , Running injuries , Chiropractic treatment
- Type: Thesis
- Identifier: uj:7131 , http://hdl.handle.net/10210/3723
- Description: M.Tech. , This study was based on determining the effects of three different conservative treatment protocols in the management of iliotibial band friction syndrome in long distance runners, to establish which the most effective treatment protocol was. The treatment protocols included: Chiropractic adjustive therapy delivered to the lumbar spine and pelvis, knee, and foot and ankle; dry needling and ultrasound applied to the affected iliotibial band; and a combination of these. All three treatment protocols included a rehabilitative stretching/strengthening program. Thirty participants were recruited and randomly divided into three groups of ten participants each. Participants were between the ages of 18 and 55 years and selected based on the inclusion criteria being met. Group one received Chiropractic adjustive therapy and rehabilitative exercises. Group two received dry needling and ultrasound, as well as rehabilitative exercises. Group three received a combination of Chiropractic adjustive therapy, dry needling, ultrasound, and rehabilitative exercises. Each participant received six treatment visits over a period of three weeks (twice per week). Measurements were taken on the first, third, and sixth visits. A case history, full physical examination, and regional examinations of the lumbar spine, pelvis, knee, foot and ankle were conducted at the first visit. Objective measurements included pressure algometer readings of two iliotibial band trigger points. Subjective measurements included the Visual Analogue Scale and the McGill Pain Questionnaire. The statistical data was analysed using the Friedman test, Wilcoxon Signed Rank test and Kruskal-Wallis test. The results demonstrated overall that all three groups responded favourably to their specific treatment protocols. However, no v statistically significant differences were noted between the groups therefore indicating that all three groups commenced the study with similar pain scores and pain threshold levels and all three treatment protocols were equally effective in treating iliotibial band friction syndrome. In conclusion, it can be assumed that Chiropractic treatment would be the first choice of treatment, as it is a cost-effective, non-invasive treatment that is not too timely, and above all delivers good results.
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