Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles
(2023)
Journal Article
Preece, S., Alghamdi, W., & Jones, R. (2023). Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles. The Knee (Amsterdam. Online), 41, 302-310. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.knee.2023.01.007
Background: People with knee osteoarthritis stand and walk with increased trunk flexion. This altered postural alignment will increase hamstring activation, elevating mechanical knee loads during walking. Increased hip flexor stiffness may lead to in... Read More about Individuals with knee osteoarthritis demonstrate increased passive stiffness of the hip flexor muscles.