ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The posterior pelvic tilt (PPT) may lead to loss of the normal physiologic lumbar curve, predisposing the subject to injury. Elastic bandage (EB) has been used in musculoskeletal disorders and can provide feedback to the muscles, enabling them to perceive and keep adequate postural alignment. No studies were found on the influence of elastic bandage use in PPT.
Objective:
To evaluate the effect of EB on the muscular activation on the tensor fasciae latae muscle in subjects with PPT.
Methods:
This was a randomized clinical trial in which the pelvis positioning of 20 men aged 18 to 28 years was evaluated The subjects were randomly divided into two groups, the bandage group (BG) in which the EB was applied tensioning the tensor fasciae latae muscle and the iliotibial tract, and the placebo group (PG), with the same material applied to subjects, but without tension, for a period of 72 hours. The groups were reassessed 30 minutes and 72 hours after the intervention.
Results:
There was a significant decrease in PPT in the BG (p = 0.002) compared to the PG (p = 0.146). The largest inclination reduction in the BG was observed in the immediate period compared to 72 hours later.
Conclusion:
The findings of this demonstrate that the EB technique can help the reduction of PPT. Further studies are needed to evaluate the muscle activation and the repercussions of the use of EB in subjects with PPT.
Keywords:
pelvis; bandages; muscle strength; fascia lata.
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
Thumbnail
