Best Practice Case Studies-Posterior Hip Dislocation

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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

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2nd Edition, CASE 23

2nd Edition

Hip

hip extension

gait deviations

biomechanics

lumbar spine

osteoarthritis prevention