Sentences with phrase «abduction strength»

It is thought that lower hip abduction strength leads to a reduced ability to control the hip abduction and internal rotation movements of the thigh during knee flexion.

Hip osteoarthritis has been associated with reduced hip abduction strength, which is indicative of gluteus medius weakness (Arokoski et al. 2002; Rasch et al. 2007; Suetta et al. 2007) as well as with compensatory increased gluteus medius muscle activity (Sims et al. 2002; Dwyer et al. 2013).

Gluteus medius weakness, by reference to low hip abduction strength, has been linked to patellofemoral pain in cross-sectional case - control studies (Ireland et al. 2003; Prins et al. 2009; Souza and Powers, 2009; Lankhorst et al. 2012).

However, there are contradictions in the literature, particularly when gluteus medius muscle activity is measured rather than hip abduction strength.

Excessive knee valgus has been linked to gluteus medius weakness, by way of reduced hip abduction strength (Jacobs et al. 2007; see review by Cashman, 2012).

Not exact matches

According to multiple studies, side - lying hip abductions will allow you to activate your gluteus medius and minimus in a way that heavy squats and sumo deadlifts can't, although the heavy compound moves are way more important for building real strength.

In a nutshell, the anatomic traits that are associated with a more upright squatting posture include: greater heel elevation, greater ankle dorsiflexion mobility, shorter femur length, longer torso length, wider stance width, more abduction, a higher bar position on the back, greater quadriceps strength and increased intent to target the knee extensors.

Here are the key details: Population = 1,755 institutionalised and community - dwelling Spanish people (985 females and 770 males), aged > 65 years Intervention = four different measurements of strength (grip, shoulder abduction, hip flexion and knee extension) using a hand dynamometer, compiled into a composite measure Comparisons = four quartiles of strength (high, medium - high, medium - low, and low) Outcome = risk ratios for mortality and hospitalisation To combine the four measurements of strength into one composite measure, the researchers used the following calculation.

«The adduction, abduction and focus on pelvic strength is hugely important because these muscles help to create that true balance between the strong outer hips, glutes and core,» Speir says.

Importantly in this regard, Homan et al. (2013) found that knee valgus motion did not differ between groups with high and low hip abduction and hip external rotation strength.

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