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http://dx.doi.org/10.17661/jkiiect.2015.8.1.065

A Biomechanical Study on the Hip Joint Flexibility Based on the Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation  

Chang, Ji-Hong (Department of Occupational Therapy, Jungwon University)
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The Journal of Korea Institute of Information, Electronics, and Communication Technology / v.8, no.1, 2015 , pp. 65-69 More about this Journal
Abstract
Joint flexibility is an important factor which affect the process and duration of the therapeutic methods in the filed of occupational therapy. Hip joint flexibility and electromyography (EMG) of major flexor and extensor for the hip joint were examined to understand the biomechanical characteristics of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF). Hip joint flexibility increased $18.9^{\circ}$ on average after PNF was performed by a designated assistant on 10 college students. EMGs of quadriceps femoris muscle and hamstring muscles agreed with biomechanical characteristics of proprioceptive organs in muscles.
Keywords
Hip Joint Flexibility; Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation; ROM;
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