ArticleInternational journal of sports physical therapy2020
COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF HIP MUSCLE ACTIVATION DURING CLOSED-CHAIN REHABILITATION EXERCISES IN RUNNERS.
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- Effects of Step Length and Stride Variation During Forward Lunges on Lower-Extremity Muscle Activity.Journal of functional morphology and kinesiology · 2025Article
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- Effects of Isometric Exercises versus Static Stretching in Warm-up Regimens for Running Sport Athletes: A Systematic Review.International journal of exercise science · 2021Review
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Abstract
backgroundIncreased hip adduction and internal rotation during the early stance phase of running have been linked to an increased risk of lower extremity injury. Both the gluteus maximus (GMAX) and gluteus medius (GMED) eccentrically control these motions. GMAX and GMED activation levels during commonly used rehabilitation exercises requires further exploration. HYPOTHESIS/PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to compare peak surface electromyography (sEMG) amplitudes of GMAX and GMED between three closed-chain rehabilitation exercises: bilateral hip external rotation with resistance band (BER), forward lunge with resistance band (FL), and single-leg rotational squat (SLS). It was hypothesized that the FL would elicit greater peak amplitude in the GMAX and GMED than SLS and BER. STUDY
designDescriptive, observational cohort study.
methodsTwenty-two healthy runners (14 male, 8 female) had sEMG electrodes placed bilaterally on GMAX and GMED. Participants completed three repetitions each of BER, FL, and SLS exercises with sEMG data normalized to the maximal amplitude recorded at each muscle during the running trial (% MRC). Seven inertial measurement units affixed to the lower extremity measured joint kinematics to enable the exercises to be split into eccentric and concentric phases respectively.
resultsThere were no significant differences between exercises during the eccentric phases with all peak amplitudes for GMAX and GMED being less than < 30% MRC. Both the SLS (GMAX: 48.2 ± 45.2% MRC, p = 0.019; GMED: 39.3 ± 24.8% MRC, p < .001) and FL (GMAX: 65.8 ± 58.9% MRC, p < .001; GMED: 52.2 ± 34.9% MRC, p<.001) elicited significantly greater peak amplitudes than BER (GMAX: 21.7 ± 22.3% MRC; GMED: 22.8 ± 21.2% MRC) during the concentric phase.
conclusionRunning related injuries have been linked to deficits in GMAX and GMED activation and strength. When averaged bilaterally across 22 healthy runners, peak GMAX and GMED amplitudes during three weight bearing exercises were less than 70% MRC. All three exercises had comparable eccentric peak amplitudes; however, the BER exercise produced a significantly reduced GMAX and GMED amplitude during the concentric phase versus the FL and SLS. The FL and SLS appear equally effective at eliciting peak GMAX and GMED activation. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: 3.
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