Effects Of Posterior Oblique Sling Strengthening on Temporo-Spatial Gait Parameters in Young Adults

"Group A with MET (latissimus dorsi), myofascial release (thoracolumbar fascia) and posterior oblique sling strengthening it will be a six-week protocol, with sessions conducted five times a week for 30-40 minutes, focusing on posterior oblique sling activation. Week 1: Myofascial release (thoracolumbar fascia, 60-90 sec), MET (latissimus dorsi, 7-10 sec isometric + 30-sec stretch, 5 reps), glute max strengthening (prone hip extensions, 10-sec holds ×5; bilateral bridges, 5-sec holds ×5).~Week 2: Prone hip extension (3-kg resistance), arm extension (1-kg dumbbell, 5-sec holds ×5), bird-dog (5-sec holds ×10, 1 set).~Weeks 3-4: Prone hip extensions (5-sec holds ×10), single-leg bridges (5-sec holds ×10), twice daily.~Weeks 5-6: Increased intensity to 10-sec holds ×10 reps"

A six-week conservative protocol, was conducted five times weekly for 30-40 minutes, focuses on core stability exercises. Week 1 includes static stretching of the latissimus dorsi (30-second hold, 3 reps) and prone hip extensions with knee flexed at 90° (5-second hold, 10 reps). By Week 2, bird-dog exercises are introduced (5-second hold, 10 reps per side). In Weeks 3-6, these exercises are maintained to provide a stable baseline for comparison with Group A's more intensive protocol. The latissimus dorsi stretch is performed 2-3 times daily for improved flexibility.