Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Iliotibial Band Thickness Following Focused versus Gross Myofascial Release of Posterolateral Thigh Compartment in Desk Workers – A Randomized Clinical Trial

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Purpose: To compare the effects of focused and gross myofascial release (MFR) techniques on hip adduction range of motion (ROM), and iliotibial band (ITB) thickness, measured using goniometry and diagnostic ultrasonography (USG), in desk workers presenting with ITB tightness. Method: Desk workers (n=32) with ITB tightness were recruited and randomly assigned to either Focused MFR or Gross MFR (n=15 in each group), along with conventional treatment received for six sessions (3 alternate days for 2 weeks).Outcome measures included hip adduction (ROM), assessed using a goniometer and ITB thickness using diagnostic USG, both pre and post-intervention. Results: Within group analysis showed statistical significant decrease in ITB thickness (P = 0.001) and increase in hip adduction ROM (P = 0.001) in both the groups. However, no statistically significant difference was observed between the groups for hip adduction ROM (P =0.81) and ITB thickness in both the hip at neutral (P =0.46) and adducted position (P=0.85). Conclusion: Both focused and gross MFR techniques are equally effective in improving hip adduction range and reducing ITB thickness, making them viable clinical options.

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• KLE University

  Karnataka, Belagavi

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