| The effectiveness of six weeks of corrective exercises and Yumeiho therapy massage on pelvic lateral tilt and foot pressure distribution patterns in male students with pelvic lateral tilt |
| Paper ID : 1681-SPORTCONGRESS |
| Authors |
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Ali Asghar Lotfi nasab *1, تورج یوسفی2 1Master of Science in Sports Injury and Corrective Exercise, Shomal Nonprofit University, Iran 2Associate Professor and Teacher, Ministry of Education, Babol County, Iran |
| Abstract |
| Introduction: The foot is the only anatomical structure that maintains contact with the ground during walking. As the terminal segment of the lower limb kinetic chain, it plays a crucial role in resisting external forces. Improper force distribution may cause abnormal movement patterns, excessive stress, and tissue or muscle damage, leading to various foot deformities. Therefore, the present study aimed to examine the effectiveness of six weeks of corrective exercises combined with Yumeiho therapy massage on pelvic lateral tilt and plantar pressure distribution in male students with lateral pelvic tilt. Methods: This semi-experimental study utilized a pretest–posttest design with a control group. The population consisted of male high school students aged 14–17 years in Chalus County diagnosed with lateral pelvic tilt. Thirty eligible participants were randomly divided into two groups: experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 15). The experimental group completed a six-week training program, three sessions per week (60 minutes each), comprising 30 minutes of NASM-based corrective exercises (inhibit, lengthen, activate, integrate) and 30 minutes of Yumeiho therapy massage. Lateral pelvic tilt (degrees) was measured using a Palm inclinometer, and plantar pressure distribution was assessed with a FootScan system, including peak plantar pressure, peak force, and time to peak force. Data were analyzed using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Post-intervention, the experimental group showed a significant reduction in lateral pelvic tilt (P ≤ 0.05), while the control group exhibited no significant change. Additionally, peak plantar pressure and force in the midfoot and lateral regions decreased, and time to peak force increased (P ≤ 0.05), suggesting improved force distribution and plantar stability. Conclusion: Yumeiho therapy massage combined with NASM corrective exercises appears to enhance pelvic alignment and promote more balanced plantar pressure distribution in individuals with lateral pelvic tilt. |
| Keywords |
| Yumeiho therapy, NASM exercises, pelvic lateral tilt, foot pressure distribution pattern. |
| Status: Abstract Accepted (Poster Presentation) |
