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Posterior Hip Dislocation
Posterior Hip Dislocation
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Video Summary
Tamar Brand-Perez, a physical therapist, highlights the significance of assessing hip extension during walking, aiming to prevent gait deviations and early osteoarthritis. Ideal hip extension is 20 degrees during terminal stance, measured by thigh orientation. Insufficient hip extension often leads to two compensations: pelvic backward rotation and lumbar spine extension. These compensations can cause excessive transverse and sagittal plane motions, potentially leading to lumbar spine issues. Evaluating and addressing hip extension during gait is crucial for maintaining healthy biomechanics and preventing spinal complications.
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Edition
2nd Edition
Related Case
2nd Edition, CASE 23
Topic
Hip
Keywords
2nd Edition, CASE 23
2nd Edition
Hip
hip extension
gait deviations
biomechanics
lumbar spine
osteoarthritis prevention
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