Authors : Jesmi John A; Chinchu Alwin; Remya N; Manju Unnikrishnan; Rejimol Jos Pulicken; Rakhi Balagopal; Anumol C; Reeba Roy

Volume/Issue : Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 10 - October

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DOI : https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24OCT184

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Abstract : Background 51.67% of Indian tailors reported having lower back discomfort; this could be related to the extended sitting positions they used while doing different repetitive and boring tasks for their jobs. An essential component of anticipatory postural regulation is the transversus abdominis. Elevated levels of lactic acid are caused by tiredness in the trunk muscles, which impairs both static and dynamic balance. Regardless of the direction of movement, the Transversus Abdominis, a trunk stabilizer, is necessary for a functional and efficient gait. Hence, the purpose of the study is to estimate the influence of deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment on dynamic balance and gait speed in middle- aged tailors.  Objective To estimate the deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment in prolonged sitting and the relationship of impaired deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment with dynamic balance and gait speed in middle-aged tailors.  Method A total number of 33 middle-aged tailors were recruited from tailoring units and garment stations fulfilling the inclusion criteria were recruited for the study after attaining the informed consent. Each of the subjects were asked to do prone test to record their deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment. 27 of the total tailors showed decreased deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment. They performed the functional reach test and 4 meter gait speed to assess their dynamic balance and gait speed.  Results and Discussion The statistical analysis of the data was done by bivariate analysis. There is a weak negative correlation between prolonged sitting and deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment (p> 0.05). There is a weak positive linear relationship between dynamic balance and impaired deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment, whereas a negligible positive linear relationship exists between gait speed and impaired deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment. Evidence states that delayed onset of Transversus Abdominis activation leads to inefficient muscular stabilization of the spine and compromised balance. As a result, the effort exerted by the trunk muscles must be altered to control spinal movements and maintain an optimal posture. A weaker Transversus Abdominis result in a lower gait speed and may contribute to an inactive life and further weakening of the muscle strength and a high risk of falling.  Conclusion The study concluded that there is a relationship between deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment and prolonged sitting. Along with that, impaired deep abdominal flexor muscle recruitment has an influence on dynamic balance and gait speed in middle aged tailors.

Keywords : Deep Abdominal Flexor Muscle; Dynamic Balance; Gait Speed; Tailors; Prolonged Sitting; Transversus Abdominis.

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