Improving lumbar and hip joint impairment in musculoskeletal diseases

Abstract

We recommend performing a top-down physiotherapy evaluation rather than a bottom-up evaluation. During an assessment, it is desirable to detect problems at the impairment level and narrow them down to one problem in terms of order and relevance. By intervention for narrowed-down problems and re-evaluation of changes, a clearer physical therapy can be developed. In this study, we introduce abnormal postures and movements that are characteristics of patients with musculoskeletal diseases involving lumbar and hip joint impairment. Furthermore, we present one problem focusing on muscle weakness and decreased muscle tone as the possible underlying cause of impairment. We explain intervention methods for this impairment using kinematic and anatomical viewpoints and electromyography.