Author/Editor     Maček-Lebar, A; Iglič, A; Antolič, V; Srakar, F
Title     Distribution of the hip abductor muscle forces in one-legged stance
Type     članek
Source     Zdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.     Letnik 62, št. 6
Publication year     1993
Volume     str. 231-4
Language     eng
Abstract     Results. It is calculated that gluteus medius muscle contributes 68 percent, rectus femoris 17 percent, gluteus minimus 10 percent, tensor fasciae latae 4 percent and piriformis 1 per cent to keep pelvis leveled. Conclusions; The method demonstrates the use of numerical optimization technique to calculate the muscle forces and hip joint reaction force which gives essential information to design surgical procedures and postsurgical treatment.
Descriptors     HIP JOINT
BIOMECHANICS
ELECTROMYOGRAPHY
MUSCLE CONTRACTION