Relationship Between Pelvic Cross Syndrome, Gait, and Balance Impairments

Background: Pelvic Cross Syndrome (PCS) is characterized by muscle imbalances around the pelvis, leading to postural distortions, abnormal gait, and balance impairments. Understanding its impact on gait and fall risk is crucial for improving patient outcomes.Objective: To explore the relationship between Pelvic Cross Syndrome and gait/balance impairments.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 138 participants aged 25-60 years, diagnosed with PCS and recruited from hospitals in Lahore. Participants were assessed using the Berg Balance Scale and Functional Gait Assessment (FGA) by an experienced physical therapist. Data were analyzed using SPSS 23, with descriptive statistics and Chi-square tests to evaluate associations between PCS and balance/gait impairments.Results: The mean age of participants was 44.62 years. FGA scores averaged 17.00 (SD = 4.31), indicating moderate gait impairment; 18.8% had normal gait, 14.5% mild, 58.7% moderate, and 8.0% severe impairments. On the Berg Balance Scale, 63.8% were high fall risk, 20.3% medium, and 15.9% low. A significant association between PCS and high fall risk was observed (p = 0.000002).Conclusion: The study confirmed that individuals with PCS are at significant risk of gait and balance impairments, emphasizing the need for targeted rehabilitation interventions.