Hip Flexor Structural or Functional Impairment Will Result in a Change

question 12

Multiple Choice

Hip flexor structural or functional impairment will result in a change in the normal gait cycle.The therapist should suspect hip flexor dysfunction when observing gait and noting a:

• A)Lengthened stride.
• B)Posterior lurch of the trunk at foot contact.
• C)Lateral shift of the trunk over the stance leg when the opposite leg swings.
• D)Forward flexion of the trunk during weight bearing.

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Definitions:

Therapy

A therapeutic method designed to alleviate or cure a condition, frequently utilizing psychological strategies.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A belief or expectation that influences behaviors in a way that causes the belief to become true.

Therapist Bias

The influence of a therapist's personal values, beliefs, or prejudices on the therapeutic process, potentially affecting the treatment outcome.

Uniformity Myth

The false belief that everyone in a group is the same or should conform to a standard, ignoring individual differences.