'Hip abductors' presentation slideshows

Stretches for the Lower Extremity

Stretches for the Lower Extremity. Chapter 4. Hip Extensors: Hamstrings and Gluteus Maximus. Anatomy: Chronically shortened hamstrings can contribute to these conditions: Low back pain Knee pain Leg length differences Restricted stride length Overworked quadriceps

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Lateral and Medial Hip Rotators

Lateral and Medial Hip Rotators. Lateral Hip Rotators. Deep to gluteus maximus are six muscles that laterally rotate the femur at the acetabular joint They each: Lie horizontal in the transverse plane Insert into the greater trochanter of femur. Lateral Hip Rotators.

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Muscles that Abduct the Femur at the Acetabulofemoral (Hip) Joint

Muscles that Abduct the Femur at the Acetabulofemoral (Hip) Joint. Primary Hip Abductors. Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Tensor Fascia Latae. Primary Hip Abductors. The hip abductors prevent adduction of the hip The hip abductors prevent the pelvis from falling when standing on the same leg

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Biomechanics of Walking for People with Lower Extremity Amputations Dave Thompson PT http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/

Biomechanics of Walking for People with Lower Extremity Amputations Dave Thompson PT http://moon.ouhsc.edu/dthompso/. Objectives. List the gait deviations that are most common in people who wear prostheses, and explain their most frequent causes.

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Thigh, Hip and Pelvis

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