Flexion contracture of the hip in a transfemoral amputee refers to a condition where the hip is unable to extend fully due to tightness in the muscles and soft tissues around the joint. This contracture can lead to difficulties in fitting a prosthesis, as it may prevent proper alignment and function. It can also affect the amputee's gait and overall mobility. Rehabilitation typically involves stretching exercises and physical therapy to improve range of motion and prevent complications.
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Vertebral Foraminal Entrapment on Hip Flexion and Knee Extension
Frontal Plane about the anterioposterior axis
Some recommended exercises for an above knee amputee to improve strength and mobility in the lower body include hip flexion exercises, hip extension exercises, hip abduction exercises, and balance exercises. These exercises can help strengthen the muscles around the hip and improve overall stability and mobility. It is important for the individual to work with a physical therapist to develop a personalized exercise plan that meets their specific needs and abilities.
hip flexion and hip extention
The prim mover for hip flexion is the Rectus femoris. This is a quadricep muscle that crosses the hip joint.
rectus femoris
Pectineus
The primary antagonist for hip flexion is the gluteus maximus, as it functions to extend the hip joint. Additionally, the hamstring muscles, particularly the semitendinosus, semimembranosus, and biceps femoris, also play a role in opposing hip flexion. When the hip flexors contract to lift the thigh, these muscles act to control or resist that movement.
In running, the action at the hip joint is hip flexion. This movement allows the thigh to move forward in front of the body, which is essential for propelling the body forward during the running gait.
Flexion of the Hip and extension of the Knee