U.S., May 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07576491) titled 'Correlation Between Toilet Sitting Position, Ankle Range of Motion, and Lower Limb Strength in Children' on May 04.
Brief Summary: This study investigates the relationship between different toilet sitting styles (squat vs. western) and their effects on ankle range of motion (ROM), constipation symptoms, and lower limb strength in school-going children aged 6-12 years. With increasing urbanization, the shift from traditional squat toilets to sitting toilets may influence children's musculoskeletal development and bowel health. Squatting involves greater ankle dorsiflexion and muscle activation, which may contribute to better lower limb...