Association between Q angle and gait speed in college going students - a cross-sectional study

Published: 24 April 2023| Version 1 | DOI: 10.17632/cz27ndz7ky.1
Contributors:
Vanshika Khurana Khurana,

Description

The biomechanics of the lower limb majorly depends on the Q angle. The aim of the study is to find about the association between Q angle and gait speed in healthy college going students. 200 participants are recruited in the study. The study is conducted by measuring the Q angle by universal 360° goniometer and the gait speed is calculated using the usual 4 meter gait speed test. On analysis it is recorded that there is a significant correlation between Q angle and gait speed.

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The data was analyzed by SPSS software and excel sheet.

Institutions

Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation

Categories

Lower Limb, Biomechanics of Gait, Knee Joint, Walking Speed

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