The COL5A1 genotype is associated with range of motion.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of our study was to investigate the association between COL5A1 genotype and Range of Motion as measured by the passive straight leg raise (SLR) and whole body join laxity (WBJL) in Asian population.

Methods

One hundred and seventy seven participants including Korean and Japanese college students (male = 109, female = 68) participated in the study. Each subject performed the passive straight leg raise and whole body join laxity test. Genotyping for the COL5A1 (rs 12722) polymorphism was performed using the TaqMan approach. The COL5A1 genotype exhibited a Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium distribution in our population.

Results

The physical parameters including height, weight, and BMI were higher in < 90° group than > 90° group. The SLR exhibited significant di

SUBMITTER: Lim ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4523805 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature