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Student Project | Physiotherapy | India | Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024 | Rating: 6.5 / 10
Influence of High-Heels Usage on Q-Angle among College Going Females: An Observational Study
K. Geetha Madhuri, A. Chandana, Dr. S. Raghava Krishna, Dr. K. Madhavi
Abstract: Background: The knee joint is a complex synovial joint of the condylar variety, stabilized by ligaments and muscles, and is involved in approximately 50% of musculoskeletal injuries. The Q-angle or quadriceps angle is defined as the angle formed by the intersection of a line drawn from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS) to the center of the patella (CP) and another line connecting the center of the patella to the center of the tibial tuberosity (TT) (Greaser et al., 2005). This angle has been utilized for diagnosing various conditions and comparing normal and injured knees. The Q angle changes at various positions of knee joint and in different conditions around the knee joint. Aim: 1) To assess the effectiveness of high heels usage on Q-angle among college-going females. Objective: To evaluate the impact of high heels on the Q-angle among college going females. Methodology: The Subjects were recruited from the students pursuing Physiotherapy, Nursing and MBBS in SVIMS University. An informed Consent was taken from all the subjects who are willing to participate in the study who met inclusion Criteria. All the students underwent measurement of Q angle of both the lower limbs with the universal goniometer in supine lying and standing positions. Conclusion: The study concluded that the women who use high heels markedly have higher Q angle in standing position than the supine lying position compared to the subjects using normal footwear.
Keywords: Q angle, Tibial Tuberosity (TT), Anterior iliac spine (ASIS), Center of patella (CC)
Edition: Volume 13 Issue 9, September 2024,
Pages: 679 - 682