TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF VARIATION OF CARRYING ANGLE IN NORMAL COLLEGE STUDENTS VS SPORTSMEN USING HAND ACTIVITIES

G.YASMEEN IMTIAZ; N.SHARON; D.MALARVIZHI

Volume : VII, Issue : IV, April - 2018

TO COMPARE THE EFFICACY OF VARIATION OF CARRYING ANGLE IN NORMAL COLLEGE STUDENTS VS SPORTSMEN USING HAND ACTIVITIES

G. Yasmeen Imtiaz, N. Sharon, D. Malarvizhi

Abstract :

BACKGROUND:The carrying angle is defined as the acute angle made by the median axis of arm and median axis of forearm in full extension and supination. This angle allows your forearms to clear your hips when you swing your arms, such as during walking. It acts as a lever arm when positioning the hand and functions as a fulcrum for forearm lever.

OBJECTIVE:The aim of the study is to find the variation of carrying angle in both gender according to age group in relationship with height and special reference to side.

PROCEDURE:To find carrying angle in normal adults between 18–25 years by using a Manual Goniometer, Measurements were performed with elbow in full extension and forearm in supination.Carrying angle was measured on right and left upper limbs to find out the difference on both the limbs. Their height, age and sex was noted .

RESULTS:.The carrying angle is greater in dominant arm than in non–dominant arm and is not inversely related to the height of person.