Resisted Side Stepping: The Effect of Posture on Hip Abductor Muscle Activation

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Authors

Justin W Berry · Northland Community and Technical College

Abstract

The 3 hip abductor muscles respond differently to the posture variations of the side-stepping exercise in healthy individuals. When prescribing resisted side-stepping exercises, therapists should consider the differences in hip abductor activation across limbs and variations in trunk posture.

Topics & Keywords

Shoulder Injury and Treatment Hip disorders and treatments Sports injuries and prevention

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Orthopaedic and Sports Physical Therapy

Volume 45, Issue 9, pp. 675-682

DOI: 10.2519/jospt.2015.5888

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