Electromyographic Evaluation of Hip Abductors During the Trendelenburg Test
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Weakness, Muscle
- Sponsor
- Ahram Canadian University
- Enrollment
- 30
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Gluteus Medius Activation
- Status
- Recruiting
- Last Updated
- 2 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study will use electromyography and dynamometry to evaluate gluteal muscle activation during the Trendelenburg hip abduction test in different hip positions.
Detailed Description
The Trendelenburg test is commonly used to assess hip abductor weakness. However, it is unclear which hip position during this test best isolates gluteal muscle function. This study will measure gluteus medius and minimus activation and hip abduction force in 30 healthy participants performing the Trendelenburg test. Different hip flexion, extension, adduction and abduction angles will be evaluated to determine which position optimally targets the gluteal muscles. Results may enhance utilization of the Trendelenburg test in clinical practice.
Investigators
Mohamed Magdy ElMeligie
Lecturer of Physical Therapy and Director of Electromyography Lab
Ahram Canadian University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Healthy adults aged 18-45 years
- •No history of hip disorders
Exclusion Criteria
- •Contraindications to EMG
- •Neurological or muscular disorders
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Gluteus Medius Activation
Time Frame: Baseline
Mean EMG activity of the gluteus medius during the Trendelenburg test at different hip positions. Measured bilaterally in microvolts (μV).
Secondary Outcomes
- Gluteus Minimus Activation during Trendelenburg Test(Baseline)
- Hip Abduction Strength during Trendelenburg Test(Baseline)