Effect Of 90/90 Hemi Bridge Ball and Balloon Exercise on Pulmonary Function and Postural Alignment in Persons with Hyper Lumbar Lordosis.
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Hyper-Lumbar Lordosis, Pulmonary Function, Hemi bridgeAbstract
Background: Hyper-lumbar lordosis refers to an exaggeration of the normal lumbar anterior convexity. It is commonly associated with increased anterior pelvic tilt and hip flexion. Contributing factors may include impaired mobility of the lumbar extensors and hip flexors, along with weakness of the abdominal musculature. The 90/90 hemi-bridge with ball and balloon exercise is designed to enhance core stability, improve pelvic control, and restore the zone of apposition (ZOA).
Materials and Methods: Thirty-three participants aged 18-25 years with hyper-lordotic lumbar posture were recruited according to predefined inclusion criteria. Pre- and post-intervention data were analyzed using paired t-tests.
Results: Significant improvements were observed in pulmonary function parameters following the intervention, with FVC and FEV₁ showing statistical significance (p = 0.0001) and the FEV₁/FVC ratio demonstrating improvement (p = 0.0194). However, no significant change was observed in lumbar lordosis angle (p = 0.1008).
Conclusion: The 90/90 hemi-bridge with ball and balloon exercise effectively improved pulmonary function in individuals with hyper-lumbar lordosis; however, no significant change was noted in lumbar curvature.
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