Open AccessLENGTH CHANGE OF THE SHORT EXTERNAL ROTATORS OF THE HIP IN COMMON STRETCH POSITIONS: A CADAVERIC STUDY
Author(s) -
Ryan P. McGovern,
Benjamin R. Kivlan,
RobRoy L. Martin
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
international journal of sports physical therapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2159-2896
DOI - 10.26603/ijspt20171068
Subject(s) - medicine , cadaveric spasm , hip flexion , anatomy , knee flexion , cadaver , internal rotation , orthodontics , surgery , range of motion , mechanical engineering , engineering
Stretching of the deep rotators of the hip is commonly employed in patients with lumbosacral, sacroiliac, posterior hip, and buttock pain. There is limited research demonstrating the effectiveness of common stretching techniques on the short external rotators of the hip.
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