Analysis of the ratios of medial-lateral and proximal-distal muscle activities surrounding the hip joint in the step-up and step-down positions.

CONCLUSIONS: The transverse angle of the hip joint has a greater effect on the medial-lateral balance of the muscles surrounding the hip joint. Muscle activation in the medial hamstring is greater in the step-down position; in the adductor, muscle activation is greater in the step-up position. The step-down position is more appropriate for those with proximal weakness, as it can promote muscle activation in the gluteus maximus while maintaining biceps femoris activation.
PMID: 30347585 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation - October 24, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: J Back Musculoskelet Rehabil Source Type: research