An apparatus suitable for imitating one or more muscle members of a human user during physical therapy, wherein the apparatus is configured to be used in conjunction with the human user having a waist and a leg having a knee. The apparatus includes an adjustable waist belt configured to be ...
doi:US7931571 B2Bernardoni, Gene PaulUSUS7931571 * Nov 28, 2006 Apr 26, 2011 Gene Paul Bernardoni Hip flexion assist orthosis or hip knee extension assist orthosis
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A general linear model revealed that for both the hip and the knee, flexion was significantly greater in the lead limb than in the trail limb, and during ascent of the 40.6-cm step compared with the 20.3-cm step. The hip and knee flexion used to ascend a step depends on whether a ...
Flexion and Extension –Moving the leg backward and forward. Abduction and Adduction –Moving the leg out to the side and in towards the other leg. Rotation –Moving the foot left and right and moving the straightened leg towards the toes. The hip has 5 basic components: Bones –The main ...
The snapping typically occurs during hip flexion and extension, such as when running and climbing stairs. Hip snapping may also be noticeable when playing golf or carrying a heavy load, such as groceries or a heavy backpack. Hip popping is accompanied by sharp, sudden pain felt at the outside...
thigh. It is the only quadriceps muscle that crosses the hip joint, which gives it its hip flexing function. Rectus femoris also crosses the knee joint, making it a forceful contributor to cycling in general through its dual action of knee extension (power phase) and hip flexion (recovery ...
Why strong legs and glutes are important to your overall heath and why you need to prevent too much flexion of your hips. How trauma, injury and stress can build up within your posture and how it will ultimately affect your psychological state. ...
5. Hip joint, knee joint, limited position adjustment, can be fixed in different positions. You can adjust the angle of adduction, abduction, flexion and extension of the medullary joint according to the needs of the patients. Specification: Material: Perforated composite fabric, PP plastic shell...
By assisting the both hip movements with the HWA, maximum hip flexion and extension angle of the affected limb improved. Also, limb symmetry and propulsion force of the affected limb improved. Our results suggest that assisting both hip movements with the HWA might be an effective method for im...