EFFECTS OF A SEDENTARY LIFESTYLE ON HIP EXTENSION AMONG GENERAL POPULATION

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effects of a sedentary lifestyle on hip extension among general population.

Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted for this research in which 163 participants were tested for this study. In addition, sitting behaviour and physical activity patterns were assess using the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Cut-off points were defined for low/high physical activity (150 min per week), prolonged sitting (>7 hours per day), and minimal sitting, and high activity & prolonged sitting.

Results: Overall 163 participants were included in which 76 males and 87 females were selected for the study. The mean (SD) of age was 29(7.36) and the mean BMI was 2.27 kgm^-2. The majority of the individuals fall in the moderate level of physical activity (>150 hrs. Per week). The mean Hip extension ROM was 18.14^o. The majority of the participants have prolonged sitting activities. The majority of the individuals have a low level of physical activity and have a sedentary lifestyle.

Conclusion: Sedentary lifestyle results in decreased mobility and other comorbidities we concluded that the individuals that do prolong sitting and do less physical activity have a decrease in hip extension range of motion.

Key Words: Hip flexors, hip extensors, hip extensions, stiffness, sitting behaviour, physical activity