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A Comparison of Gluteus Maximus Muscle and Biceps Femoris Muscle Thickness According to Weight Load during Prone Hip Extension with Knee Flexion Exercises

엎드려 무릎관절 굽힘 자세에서 엉덩관절 폄 동작 시 무게 부하 변화에 따른 큰볼기근과 넙다리두갈래근의 두께 비교

  • Eun-Mi Jang (Department of Physical Therapy, College of Healthcare Medical Science and Engineering, Inje University) ;
  • Da-Eun Jung (Department of Physical Therapy, Gimhae College)
  • 장은미 (인제대학교 물리치료학과) ;
  • 정다은 (김해대학교 물리치료과)
  • Received : 2023.10.12
  • Accepted : 2023.11.08
  • Published : 2023.12.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study set out to investigate the effects of prone hip extension with knee flexion (PHEKF) exercises according to external load on the thickness of the gluteus maximus (Gmax) and biceps femoris (BF). Methods: Twenty-three healthy men participated in this study. All subjects randomly practiced PHEKF under the burden of external loads created by sandbags (0 kg, 1 kg, and 2 kg). Rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) was used to measure the thickness of the Gmax and BF during the PHEKF with different external loads. Results: The thickness of the Gmax was highest during the 2 kg resistance exercise and lowest at 0 kg. The thickness of the Gmax was significantly increased at 1 kg and 2 kg compared to 0 kg and significantly increased at from 1 kg to 2 kg (p < 0.05). The thickness of the biceps femoris was highest at 0 kg and lowest at 2 kg. The thickness of the biceps femoris muscle was significantly reduced at 1 kg and 2 kg compared to 0 kg (p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between 1 kg and 2 kg (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The thickness of the Gmax was increased by applying PHEKF with a higher external load, whereas the muscle thickness of the biceps femoris decreased. These results suggest that the application of external loads during PHEKF exercises may be an effective method for selective strengthening of the Gmax.

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