scholarly journals Effect of initial position on the muscle activity of the hip extensors and amount of pelvic tilt during prone hip extension

2015 ◽  
Vol 27 (4) ◽  
pp. 1195-1197 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji-Yeon Yoon ◽  
Mi-Ra Lee ◽  
Duk-Hyun An
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Pelvic Tilt ◽  
Initial Position ◽  
Hip Extension

scholarly journals The modified Thomas test is not a valid measure of hip extension unless pelvic tilt is controlled

PeerJ ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
pp. e2325 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew D. Vigotsky ◽  
Gregory J. Lehman ◽  
Chris Beardsley ◽  
Bret Contreras ◽  
Bryan Chung ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Pelvic Tilt ◽  
Flexion Contracture ◽  
Valid Measure ◽  
Valid Test ◽  
Hip Flexion ◽  
Hip Extension

The modified Thomas test was developed to assess the presence of hip flexion contracture and to measure hip extensibility. Despite its widespread use, to the authors’ knowledge, its criterion reference validity has not yet been investigated. The purpose of this study was to assess the criterion reference validity of the modified Thomas test for measuring peak hip extension angle and hip extension deficits, as defined by the hip not being able to extend to 0º, or neutral. Twenty-nine healthy college students (age = 22.00 ± 3.80 years; height = 1.71 ± 0.09 m; body mass = 70.00 ± 15.60 kg) were recruited for this study. Bland–Altman plots revealed poor validity for the modified Thomas test’s ability to measure hip extension, which could not be explained by differences in hip flexion ability alone. The modified Thomas test displayed a sensitivity of 31.82% (95% CI [13.86–54.87]) and a specificity of 57.14% (95% CI [18.41–90.10]) for testing hip extension deficits. It appears, however, that by controlling pelvic tilt, much of this variance can be accounted for (r= 0.98). When pelvic tilt is not controlled, the modified Thomas test displays poor criterion reference validity and, as per previous studies, poor reliability. However, when pelvic tilt is controlled, the modified Thomas test appears to be a valid test for evaluating peak hip extension angle.

The Influence of Sagittal Plane Hip Position on Lower-Extremity Muscle Activity and Torque Output

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Neal R. Glaviano ◽  
David M. Bazett-Jones
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Sagittal Plane ◽  
External Rotation ◽  
Gluteus Maximus ◽  
Muscle Testing ◽  
Lower Extremity Muscle ◽  
Hip Muscle ◽  
Hip Flexion ◽  
Hip Extension ◽  
Adductor Longus

Context: Hip muscle strength has previously been evaluated in various sagittal plane testing positions. Altering the testing position appears to have an influence on hip muscle torque during hip extension, abduction, and external rotation. However, it is unknown how altering the testing position influences hip muscle activity during these commonly performed assessments. Objectives: To evaluate how hip sagittal plane position influences hip muscle activation and torque output. Study Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: Laboratory. Patients or Other Participants: A total of 22 healthy females (age = 22.1 [1.4] y; mass = 63.4 [11.3] kg; height = 168.4 [6.2] cm) were recruited. Intervention: None. Main Outcome Measures: Participants completed isometric contractions with surface electromyography on the superior and inferior gluteus maximus; anterior, middle, and posterior gluteus medius; biceps femoris, semitendinosus, adductor longus, and tensor fascia latae. Extension and external rotation were tested in 0°, 45°, and 90° of hip flexion and abduction was tested in −5°, 0°, and 45° of hip flexion. Repeated-measures analysis of variances were used for statistical analysis (P ≤ .01). Results: Activation of gluteal (P < .007), semitendinosus (P = .002), and adductor longus (P = .001) muscles were lesser for extension at 90° versus less flexed positions. Adductor longus activity was greatest during 90° of hip flexion for external rotation torque testing (P < .001). Tensor fascia latae (P < .001) and gluteus maximus (P < .001) activities were greater in 45° of hip flexion. Significant differences in extension (P < .001) and abduction (P < .001) torque were found among positions. Conclusions: Position when assessing hip extension and abduction torque has an influence on both muscle activity and torque output but only muscle activity for hip external rotation torque. Clinicians should be aware of the influence of position on hip extension, abduction, and external rotation muscle testing and select a position most in line with their clinical goals.

scholarly journals Comparison of muscle activity during prone hip extension in individuals with and without chronic low back pain

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 29-33
Author(s):  
Tadanobu Suehiro ◽  
Hiroshi Ishida ◽  
Kenichi Kobara ◽  
Daisuke Fujita ◽  
Hiroshi Osaka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Low Back Pain ◽  
Back Pain ◽  
Chronic Low Back Pain ◽  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Low Back ◽  
Hip Extension

scholarly journals Sprint Specificity of Isolated Hamstring-Strengthening Exercises in Terms of Muscle Activity and Force Production

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
Author(s):  
Caroline Prince ◽  
Jean-Benoît Morin ◽  
Jurdan Mendiguchia ◽  
Johan Lahti ◽  
Kenny Guex ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Activity ◽  
Production Capacity ◽  
Force Production ◽  
Electromyographic Activity ◽  
Horizontal Force ◽  
Hamstring Muscle ◽  
Strengthening Exercises ◽  
Hip Flexion ◽  
Production Capacities ◽  
Hip Extension

To train hamstring muscle specifically to sprint, strengthening programs should target exercises associated with horizontal force production and high levels of hamstring activity. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to analyze the correlation between force production capacities during sprinting and hamstring strengthening exercises, and to compare hamstring muscle activity during sprinting and these exercises. Fourteen track and field regional level athletes performed two maximal 50-m sprints and six strengthening exercises: Nordic hamstring exercises without and with hip flexion, Upright-hip-extension in isometric and concentric modalities, Standing kick, and Slide-leg-bridge. The sprinting horizontal force production capacity at low (F0) and high (V0) speeds was computed from running velocity data. Hamstring muscle performances were assessed directly or indirectly during isolated exercises. Hamstring muscle electromyographic activity was recorded during all tasks. Our results demonstrate substantially large to very large correlations between V0 and performances in the Upright-hip-extension in isometric (rs = 0.56; p = 0.040), Nordic hamstring exercise without hip flexion (rs = 0.66; p = 0.012) and with 90° hip flexion (rs = 0.73; p = 0.003), and between F0 and Upright-hip-extension in isometric (rs = 0.60; p = 0.028) and the Nordic hamstring exercise without hip flexion (rs = 0.59; p = 0.030). However, none of the test exercises activated hamstring muscles more than an average of 60% of the maximal activation during top-speed sprinting. In conclusion, training programs aiming to be sprint-specific in terms of horizontal force production could include exercises such as the Upright-hip-extension and the Nordic hamstring exercise, in addition to maximal sprinting activity, which is the only exercise leading to high levels of hamstring muscle activity.

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