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AI InsightConclusion: Our results suggest that the carrying angle may be related to the middle part of the deltoid muscle strength in males on the right side and lateral bridge test in females on the right side, even though they are weak.
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Abstract
Objectives: The present study aimed to determine whether there is a relationship between carrying angle and some parameters such as the middle part of the deltoid muscle strength, hand grip muscle strength, lateral bridge times and push-up repeats for both genders. Methods: This study was carried out on 100 (48 male, 52 female) university students aged between 18–30 years. Individuals with known chronic systemic disease, congenital or acquired anomaly of the skeletal system and a body mass index of 30 and above were excluded. Only right-handed participants were included to eliminate the confusion of dominance. The participants’ age, gender, height, body weight, and body mass index were recorded. The carrying angles were measured with a goniometer. The middle part of the deltoid muscle strength and hand grip strength measurements were used to evaluate muscle strength, and the lateral bridge test and push-up test were used for endurance. Results: A statistically significant difference was found between carrying angle values on the right and left sides in males (p=0.004), while there was no difference in the females (p=0.28). A statistically significant difference was found between the genders on the left carrying angle (p<0.001). A statistically significant difference was found in the total group and in both genders on middle part of the deltoid muscle strength and hand grip strength between the sides. In males, a significant positive correlation was found between carrying angle and the middle part of the deltoid muscle strength (r=0.29, p=0.04) on the right side. In females, a significant negative correlation was found between carrying angle and the hand grip test (r=-0.29, p=0.04) on the left side. There was no significant correlation between carrying angles and other parameters in both genders. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the carrying angle may be related to the middle part of the deltoid muscle strength in males on the right side and lateral bridge test in females on the right side, even though they are weak.