Hidden within our core and pelvis, the hip flexor muscles are an unsung hero of our musculoskeletal system, quietly performing essential roles in our exercise regimes and daily lives. However, for ...
Movement: The patient is instructed to lift one leg up by flexing their hip and knee, standing on only one leg (figure 1A). Assessment: The clinician assesses the weight-bearing leg by evaluating the ...
and less hip flexibility.” Interestingly, posterior pelvic tilts can also lead to excessive bending of the middle (thoracic) spine and forward head posture, according to a small 2021 study in ...