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The Immediate Effect of Hip Flexor Stretching with Pelvic Fixation on Hip Extension Flexibility and Gait Parameters in Subjects with Unilateral Hip flexor Shortness (골반 고정을 동반한 엉덩관절 굽힘근 스트레칭이 일측성 엉덩관절 굽힘근 단축이 있는 일반 성인의 엉덩관절 폄 유연성과 보행 매개변수에 미치는 즉각적인 효과)

  • Kim, Tae-Gyu;Kim, Young-Hoon;Kim, Soo-Yong
    • PNF and Movement
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    • v.20 no.1
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    • pp.83-90
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    • 2022
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the immediate effects of hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation on the flexibility of hip extension and gait capacity in subjects with limited hip extension flexibility. Methods: Twenty-six subjects with limited hip extension flexibility were divided into two groups: a hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group (n = 13) and a hip flexor stretching without pelvic fixation group (n = 13). The subjects were assessed based on flexibility of hip extension, stride, and gait velocity after applying hip flexor stretching. Results: The hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group showed significantly improved flexibility of hip extension, stride, and gait velocity compared with hip flexor stretching without pelvic fixation group (p <0.05). The flexibility of hip extension was significantly improved after application of hip flexor stretching in both groups; however, stride and gait velocity were significantly improved only in the hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation group. Conclusion: Hip flexor stretching with pelvic fixation is an effective intervention for improving the flexibility of hip extension and gait capacity.

Comparison of Muscle Activities of the Posterior Oblique Sling Muscles among Three Prone Hip Extension Exercises with and without Contraction of the Latissimus dorsi

  • Kang, Dae-kwan;Hwang, Young-In
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Physical Medicine
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    • v.14 no.3
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    • pp.39-45
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    • 2019
  • PURPOSE: We investigated the most effective way to activate the posterior oblique sling muscles by performing prone hip extension exercises. METHODS: An electromyography system was used to measure the activation of the posterior oblique sling muscles (latissimus dorsi, gluteus maximus, multifidus, and biceps femoris) in three different prone hip extension exercises of in 12 healthy individuals (6 men and 6 women): 1) prone hip extension, 2) prone hip extension with internal rotation and extension of the arm, and 3) prone hip extension with internal rotation and extension of the arm with a 1-Ib dumbbell. RESULTS: The overall muscular activation of the posterior oblique sling muscles was more increased when performing 1) prone hip extension with internal rotation and 2) prone hip extension with internal rotation and extension of the arm with a 1-Ib dumbbell as compared with that during prone hip extension except for the biceps femoris activation. There was a statistically significant difference in the activities of the contralateral multifidi among all three exercises; of the ipsilateral multifidi in PHE1) prone hip extension alone, PHE2) prone hip extension with internal rotation and extension of the arm and PHE3) prone hip extension with internal rotation and extension of the arm with 1-Ib dumbbell; and of the ipsilateral gluteus maximus among all the prone hip extension exercises. There was no significant difference in the activity of the biceps femoris among the three exercises. CONCLUSION: Prone hip extension with internal rotation and with internal rotation and extension of the arm with 1-Ib dumbbell can activate the posterior oblique sling muscles and so prevent back pain in healthy people.

The Effects of Hip Extension Velocity on the Relative Onset Time of the Gluteus Maximus in Relation to the Hamstring (고관절 신전속도가 슬괵근에 대한 대둔근의 상대적 근수축 개시시간에 미치는 영향)

  • Chang, Young-Jin;Ko, Eun-Hye;Roh, Jung-Suk;Cynn, Heon-Seock;Kim, Tack-Hoon
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.13 no.2
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    • pp.70-76
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    • 2006
  • The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of hip extension velocity (7.5 degree/second, 30 degree/second) on the relative onset time of the gluteus maximus in relation to the hamstring during hip extension in prone position. Thirteen healthy male subjects (mean age=22.6 years [SD=1.8], mean weight=73.4 kg [SD=10.3], mean height=176.1 cm [SD=6.3]) voluntarily participated in this study. Electromyographic data was collected on the gluteus maximus and hamstring to determine onset time. Statistical analyses were performed with the paired t-test. The results showed that the onset time of the hamstring was significantly faster than that of the gluteus maximus in both fast and slow hip extension velocity. The gluteus maximus began contraction .079 seconds later following the contraction of the hamstring. The onset time of the hamstring was significantly faster in fast hip extension velocity compared with slow hip extension velocity. In conclusion, it was determined that the onset time of the gluteus maximus was faster with fast hip extension velocity compared with slow hip extension velocity. There was a statistically significant difference between the onset times of the gluteus maximus and hamstring in relation to the two velocities (p<.05). Further study is needed to examine whether the velocity of hip extension can influence the onset time in a similar fashion in patients with low back pain.

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Effectiveness of Iliopsoas Self-Stretching on Hip Extension Angle, Gluteus Maximus Activity, and Pelvic Compensations during Prone Hip Extension in Subjects with Iliopsoas Shortness

  • Kim, Ki-Song;Jeon, In-Cheol
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.23-28
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    • 2018
  • Purpose: This study examined the effectiveness of iliopsoas self-stretching on the hip extension angle, gluteus maximus (GM) activity, and pelvic compensated angle during prone hip extension (PHE) in subjects with iliopsoas shortness. Methods: Twenty-healthy subjects with iliopsoas shortness were recruited. Electromyography (EMG) was used to examine erector spinae (ES), multifidus (MF), GM, and biceps femoris (BF) while performing PHE. An electromagnetic tracking motion analysis device was used to measure the pelvic compensations. The pelvic compensations while performing PHE were considered to be anterior tilting and rotation. A modified Thomas test was used to monitor the hip extension angle before and after iliopsoas self-stretching. A paired t-test was used to investigate the significant difference after iliopsoas self-stretching during PHE. The level of statistical significance was set to ${\alpha}=0.05$. Results: Muscle activity of GM and hip extension angle were significantly greater after iliopsoas self-stretching compared to that before iliopsoas self-stretching during PHE (p<0.05). BF and pelvic rotation angle were significantly lower after iliopsoas self-stretching compared to that before iliopsoas self-stretching during PHE (p<0.05). The muscle activity of ES was not significantly different between PHE before and after iliopsoas self-stretching (p>0.05). Conclusion: Iliopsoas self-stretching can be effective in selectively strengthening the GM muscles with minimized pelvic compensation in subjects with iliopsoas shortness.

Shoulder and Hip Joint Range of Motion in Normal Adults (정상 성인의 견, 고관절 가동범위에 대한 조사)

  • Ham, Yong-Woon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.3 no.1
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    • pp.97-108
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    • 1991
  • The purpose of this article is to know the standard figures of joint range of motion, in conjuction with age and sen, for normal adults. The results of assessment and analysis io shoulder and hip joint range of motion are as follows : 1) The average shoulder joint range of motion in normal adults are $160.5^{\circ}$ in flexion, $53.5^{\circ}$ in extension, $159.3^{\circ}$ in adduction, $62.3^{\circ}$ in internal rotation, $83.9^{\circ}$ in external rotation, The average hip joint range of motions are $116.8^{\circ}$ in flexion, $16.1^{\circ}$ in extension, $41.1^{\circ}$ in abduction, $33.8^{\circ}$ in abduction, $40.0^{\circ}$ in interne rotation, $41.2^{\circ}$ in external rotation. 2) There is no significant difference in shoulder and hip joint range of motion between male and female (p>0.05). 3) As to the inter-relation in age and range of motion, the left flexion and extension, internal rotation and right extension in shoulder joint is decreased gradually with increasing age, and left flexion (knee flexion, knee extension) and right flexion (knee extension) in hip joint is decreased with increasing age (p<0.01). 4) Relating to age and sex, the twenties male shows highest range of motion in shoulder and hip joint, with .the fifties female shows, lowest range of motion.

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Effects of Posterior Oblique Sling Activation on Gluteus Maximus Muscle Activity during Prone Hip Extension Exercises in Healthy Male Individuals

  • Byeong-Hun Hwang;Sung-Dae Choung;No-Yul Yang;In-Cheol Jeon
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.35 no.1
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    • pp.13-18
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    • 2023
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of posterior oblique sling activation on the muscle activities of the gluteus maximus (GM), multifidus (MF), and biceps femoris (BF) during three different prone hip extension exercises in healthy male individuals. Methods: Twenty healthy subjects participated in this study. An electromyography device was used to measure the muscle activities of the GM, MF, and BF. Each subject was asked to perform three different prone hip extensions as follows: [1) Prone hip extension with knee flexion + hip abduction 30°; PHE1, 2) Prone hip extension with knee flexion + hip abduction 30° and shoulder abduction 125°; PHE2, 3) Prone hip extension with knee flexion + hip abduction 30° and shoulder abduction 125° with 1kg loading; PHE3, in random order. A one-way repeated measures analysis of the variance and a Bonferroni post hoc test were used to analyze the results. The statistical significance was set at α=0.01. Results: The muscle activity of the GM was significantly different between the three positions (Padj<0.01). The muscle activity of the GM was significantly greater during PHE3 compared with PHE1 and PHE2 (Padj<0.01). The BF muscle activity was significantly lower during PHE3 compared with PHE1 and PHE2 (Padj< 0.01). There was no significant difference in the muscle activity of the MF (Padj<0.01). The ratio of the muscle activity (ratio=GM/BF) during PHE3 was significantly greater compared to PHE1 and PHE2 (Padj< 0.01). Conclusion: The GM activity and GM/BF ratio during the PHE3 exercise were significantly greater compared to that during PHE1 and PHE2. Therefore, the PHE3 exercise could be recommended as a selectively effective GM activation exercise while decreasing the muscle activity of the BF.

The Comparison of the Onset Time of Hamstring, Gluteus Maximus, and Lumbar Erector Spinae Muscle Activity During Hip Extension Between Subjects With Low Back Pain and Healthy Subjects (고관절 신전시 요통환자와 정상인의 슬괵극, 대둔근, 요추기립근의 근 수축 개시시간 비교)

  • Kwon, Oh-Yun;Koh, Eun-Kyung
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.9 no.2
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    • pp.33-42
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    • 2002
  • The purpose of this study was to compare the onset times of muscle activities and the order of muscle firing in hamstring gluteus maximus, and lumbar erector spinae muscle during active hip extension between subjects with low back pain (LBP) and healthy subjects. Thirty subjects, 15 with LBP and 15 healthy subjects, participated in this study. Electromyographic activity was recorded during active hip extension in prone and standing position. Relative onset times of these muscle activities were determined. Similar muscle firing order in hamstring, gluteus maximus, and lumbar erector spinae muscle showed in both groups and positions. However, the onset time of gluteus maximus was significantly later in prone and standing active hip extension in subjects with LBP than in healthy subjects. The onset time of lumber erector spinae muscle activity was significantly delayed in subjects with LBP in standing active hip extension, The delayed onset times of gluteus maximus and lumbar erector spinae muscles' activities were probably related to LBP. Further studies are needed to identify whether the delayed onset times of gluteus maximus and lumbar erector spinae muscle activities are the contributing factors to LBP.

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Activation and Onset Time of the Gluteus Maximus Muscle during Three Different Prone Table Hip Extension Exercises

  • Jeon, In-Cheol
    • The Journal of Korean Physical Therapy
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    • v.32 no.5
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    • pp.295-301
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    • 2020
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to compare the electromyographic activity and onset time of the gluteus maximus (GM) and hamstring (HAM), lumbopelvic kinematics during three different prone table hip extension exercises in healthy individuals. Methods: Twenty subjects were participated. Electromyography device was used to measure the muscle activities and onset time of the GM and HAM muscles. An electromagnetic tracking motion device was used to measure lumbopelvic compensations. The subjects were asked to perform three different prone table hip extension [Prone table hip extension with the abdominal drawing-in maneuver on a chair (PTHEA), PTHEA with the ipsilateral knee flexion (PTHEAF), PTHEAF with hip 30 abduction (PTHEAFA)]. One-way repeated measures analysis of the variance and a Bonferroni post hoc test were used. Results: The electromyographic activity and onset time were significantly different among three conditions (PTHEA vs. PTHEAF vs. PTHEAFA)(p<0.01). The GM muscle activity and onset time were significantly greater and reduced during the PTHEAFA compared to PTHEA and PTHEAF (p<0.01). However, The HAM muscle activity and onset time were significantly smaller and delayed during the PTHEAFA compared to PTHEA and PTHEAF (p<0.01). Conclusions: PTHEAFA exercise can be recommended to facilitate the muscle activity and efficient muscle firing time of GM without HAM dominance.

Influence of Internal and External Stabilization Methods During Prone Hip Extension on the Selective Activation of the Gluteus Maximus (엎드려 누운 자세에서 엉덩관절 폄시 내적, 외적 안정화 방법이 큰 볼기근의 선택적 근활성에 미치는 영향)

  • Noh, Kyung-Hee;Moon, Se-Na;Lee, Dong-Kyu;Yoon, Ji-Yeon;Kim, Tae-Ho;Oh, Jae-Seop
    • Physical Therapy Korea
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    • v.18 no.3
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    • pp.1-7
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    • 2011
  • The effects of an abdominal drawing-in maneuver (ADIM) using a pressure bio-feedback unit (PBFU) were compared to the effects of a pelvic belt (PB) on the muscle activities of the hip and back extensor muscles during hip extension in the prone position. Fifteen healthy male participants all performed prone hip extensions under three conditions: 1) preferred hip extension (PHE), 2) performing an ADIM, and 3) using a PB. The muscle activities of the erector spinae, the gluteus maximus, and the medial hamstring on the right side were recorded by surface electromyography. The muscle activity of the erector spinae was significantly lower while performing an ADIM during prone hip extension than during PHE or with a PB (p<.05). Gluteus maximus muscle activity was significantly higher while performing an ADIM (p<.05). No significant difference was found for the medial hamstring muscle among the three conditions (p>.05). We concluded that the internal stabilization of the pelvis and lumbar spine afforded by the ADIM using a PBFU could be more effective than the external stabilization provided by a PB in terms of increasing selectively gluteus maximus activation during prone hip extension.

A Functional Design of Fire Fighter Coveralls (소방용 coverall의 기능적 디자인 연구)

  • Kim, Younghee
    • Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles
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    • v.26 no.12
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    • pp.1739-1748
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    • 2002
  • 본 연구의 목적은 소방용 coverall의 디자인이 소방수들의 동작기능성에 어떤 영 향을 주는지에 관하여 고찰하여, 보다 기능적 인 coverall을 개발, 궁극적으로 작업자의 노동력을 향상시키고, 보다 안락한 환경 속에서 작업할 수 있도록 도와주는데에 있다. 미국 캔사스 지역의 전문 소방수를 대상으로, interview 및 video analysis를 통하여, 그들이 현재 사용하고 있는 current coverall의 동작기능면에서의 문제점을 조사, 분석한 후, 이를 바탕으로 prototype coverall을 개발하였다 prototype coverall의 동작기능성을 객관적으로 측정하기 위하여 10가지 실험동작(shoulder adduction/ abduction, shoulder flexion/extension, trunk flexion/extension(standing), hip flexion/extension(knee), hip flexion/extension(trunk), upper leg flexion, trunk lateral flexion, hip adduction, trunk flexion/ extension(sitting), upper leg flexion)을 선택하여 이의 관절각도(range-of-motion)를 Leighton flexometer, goniometer, computer-aided method를 이용하여 측정하였으며, 착용자의 주관적 평가를 위하여서는 23 항목의 wearer acceptability scale를 사용하였다. ANOVA(Analysis of Variance)와 LSD(Least Significant Difference)를 이용한 통계처리 결과, prototype coverall이 current coverall에 비해 동작기능성 (특히 crotch, torso, hip movement)에 있어서 우수함을 보이고 있다.