Involuntary hamstring muscle activity reduces passive hip range of motion during the straight leg raise test: a stimulation study in healthy people

Involuntary hamstring muscle activity reduces passive hip range of motion during the straight leg raise test: a stimulation study in healthy people

Abstract Background Involuntary hamstring muscle activity is present in some people during the straight leg raise test, but it is not known to what extent involuntary muscle activity limits passive joint range of motion. This study aimed to determine whether small amounts of involuntary hamstring ac...

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Main Authors: Yanni Foo, Martin E. Héroux, Lionel Chia, Joanna Diong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-03-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Straight leg raise
Range of motion
Electromyography
Hamstrings
Passive
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-019-2511-6

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