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Original Article

Effects of Backward Walking on Hip Flexors among College-going Students in Bengaluru

Gagana Parashivamurthy, Hemanth Goppenahalli Jayadevappa, Diker Dev Joshi

Keywords : Backward walking, Hip flexors, Treatment outcome

Citation Information : Parashivamurthy G, Jayadevappa HG, Joshi DD. Effects of Backward Walking on Hip Flexors among College-going Students in Bengaluru. J Mahatma Gandhi Univ Med Sci Tech 2025; 10 (1):1-4.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10057-0256

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 10-03-2025

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2025; The Author(s).


Abstract

Background: Backwalking, also known as walking backward or walking backward, is a way of walking backward instead of forward. While it may seem strange, the reverse movement is popular in the fitness and rehabilitation world because of its unique effect on several muscle groups, including the hip flexors. The hip flexors are a group of muscles located in front of the hip joint. They play a key role in flexing the hip and lifting the legs, allowing for movements such as walking, running, and climbing stairs. The primary hip flexor muscles are the iliopsoas, rectus femoris, and sartorius. Methods: If there is no discomfort, have the patient walk back and forth for 10 minutes. This training lasts for 4 weeks, 20 minutes each time, 3 days a week, 12 times in total. Results: The results of this study showed that there was a significant improvement in hip flexor strength in both male and female groups, especially on the right side. Discussion: The results of this study will provide us with a deeper understanding of the treatment of backward walking training on hip flexor strength in university students. The improvements in hip flexor strength are attributed to structural changes in the hip flexors. Walking backward after four weeks of exercise. Conclusion: This study concluded that returning to therapy improved hip flexor strength.


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