Hip and Knee Moments Normal and With Scoliosis
Hip and Knee Moments Normal and With Scoliosis
Kinetic analysis appears to be useful in providing objective information regarding the gait
 abilities of scoliotic patients which is difficult to be observed in a clinical setting.
 Objective: the aim of the study was to analyze the hip and knee peak abductor moments during
 gait in subjects with idiopathic scoliosis.
The hip and knee abductors' moments normalized to body weight have been investigated in
 normal subjects and subjects with idiopathic scoliosis. The scoliosis group included a
 twenty-two-moderate idiopathic dorso-lumbar single scoliotic curve. The control group
 contained a normal twenty-two subjects. 3D motion analysis system and force plat were used
 for data collection for hip and knee abductor moment. MANOVA was used to study the difference
 between normal and scoliotic groups' hip and knee abductor moments in both lower limbs. at
 alpha level of significance of 0.05.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  normal subjects free from any musculoskeletal problems

 -  subjects with moderate idiopathic scoliosis (cobb angle 25-35)

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  any musculoskeletal affection rather than scoliosis, neurological manifestations, or
 previous major surgeries