Can the use of bathroom scales improve the efficacy of a home exercise to strengthen the gluteal muscles in a group of asymptomatic osteopathic students
Item
- Title
- Can the use of bathroom scales improve the efficacy of a home exercise to strengthen the gluteal muscles in a group of asymptomatic osteopathic students
- Author(s)
- Epps, H
- Abstract
- Background Osteoarthritis is a leading cause of disability worldwide. Muscle weakness, leading to altered biomechanics is a significant risk factor and therefore an important element in its clinical management. The clamshell exercise targets gluteus medius and gluteus maximus, key pelvic stabilizers, and is used in strengthening exercise programmes addressing hip and knee osteoarthritis. This research aimed to investigate the effects of househouse scales as a mechanical biofeedback mechanism within a modified clamshell resistance exercise. Objectives To determine the efficacy of bathroom scales as an adjunct to a modified clamshell exercise, either through increased muscle strength or increased participant engagement. Design A randomized controlled experimental study using independent measures was conducted with a correlation of primary outcome measures. Method 40 asymptomatic students agreed to engage in a home exercise programme consisting of a modified seated resistance clamshell exercise to strengthen the gluteal muscles over a maximum period of 6 weeks. They were randomized into two groups, one group was given verbal and paper instructions while the other used biofeedback and online resources with video instructions in addition to verbal instructions. 31 students returned for post intervention measures. Primary outcome measures of hip abductor strength were measured with dynamometer (Nm/kg) and household scales(kg) Results There were no significant differences in strength gain between the groups, with Group 1 achieving a 16.33% strength gain and Group 2 achieving a 30.64% strength gain. There was a significantly increased proportion of engagement with the group using biofeedback, (p=0.00016) and all data returned recorded 100% adherence. There was also a significant correlation found between dynamometer measures (Nm/kg) and scale measures (kg) (p=0.0001)Discussion Longer exercise programme duration and a symptomatic sample population is advocated to fully investigate intra group strength gains. Combined with online video resources bathroom scales may have enhanced participant engagement. Conclusion Further research into the use of bathroom scales as mechanical biofeedback instruments is warranted, both with correlation to dynamometry readings and with a view to increasing exercise motivation, adherence, and achieve exercise goals. Further research in the modified version of the clam-shell exercise is also warranted to determine the exact muscle activation profile, and investigate strength gain in symptomatic individuals
- presented at
- European School of Osteopathy
- Date Accepted
- 2017
- Date Submitted
- 4.12.2017 17:06:20
- Type
- osteo_thesis
- Language
- English
- Submitted by:
- 62
- Pub-Identifier
- 16033
- Inst-Identifier
- 1229
- Keywords
- Biofeedback, Gluteus strengthening, Home exercise, Osteoarthritis
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- 0
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- Thesis
Epps, H, “Can the use of bathroom scales improve the efficacy of a home exercise to strengthen the gluteal muscles in a group of asymptomatic osteopathic students”, Osteopathic Research Web, accessed April 23, 2025, https://library.wso.at/s/orw/item/240