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- Title
A Biomechanical Review of the Squat Exercise: Implications for Clinical Practice.
- Authors
Strau, Rachel K.; Powers, Christopher M.
- Abstract
The article informs about the biomechanical aspects of squat exercises, highlighting modifiable parameters like trunk position and tibia inclination and their implications for joint loading and muscle demands. Topics include the influence of trunk inclination on hip and knee flexion moments, the impact of tibia inclination on knee flexion moments, and recommendations for optimizing squat technique for different clinical conditions.
- Subjects
BIOMECHANICS; EXERCISE physiology; MUSCULOSKELETAL system diseases; EXERCISE therapy; BODY movement; POSTURAL balance; MUSCLE contraction; RANGE of motion of joints
- Publication
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2024, Vol 19, Issue 4, p490
- ISSN
2159-2896
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.26603/001c.94600