Background:The angle formed by median axis of the arm with fully extended and supinated forearm is known by the name of carrying angle(CA). Carrying angle is important as it allows forearms to clear hips in swinging movements while walking and while carrying objects. Objective: The aim of this study was to measure carrying angle of a sample population in the age group 18-30 years manually allowing comparison between measurements of dominant and non dominant limb and document any differences thereof. Material and Methods: Carrying angle measurements were carried out in 300 individuals in the age group 18-30 years using goniometer. Measurements were done in both the upper limbs with limb kept in full extension at elbow and supination at forearm during measurement. Results: After documentation of measurements our results showed significant difference in carrying angles of dominant and non dominant limbs. Our study also revealed variation of carrying angle between females and males with females having values greater in both dominant and non-dominant limbs as compared to males. Conclusion:Our study emphasized on the fact that carrying angle measurement was more in case of non dominant limb as compared to dominant limb and was more in case females than males.
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