Progressive hip rehabilitation: The effects of resistance band placement on gluteal activation during two common exercises

Cambridge, Edward D.J.; Sidorkewicz, Natalie; Ikeda, D.M.; McGill, Stuart M.

doi:10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2012.03.002

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“…In agreement with previous literature, 7,8 greater EMG amplitudes of the gluteal muscles (both GME and GMA) were detected under the looped-band condition. We observed this in both the 5 repetitions at 80% of estimated 1RM and the repetitions to failure test at 60% of estimated 1RM during both the concentric and eccentric phases of the squat.…”

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“…Placing an elastic band around the lower limbs has been shown to increase hip muscle EMG amplitudes during various lower body exercises. 7,8 Hip adduction and subsequent internal rotation is linked to patellofemoral pain syndrome 12 and noncontact anterior cruciate ligament injuries 13,14 ; thus, increasing the contribution of the hip external rotators and abductors may assist in countering these movements. 15,16 However, despite the growing body of research, it remains unknown how placing a looped band around the distal thighs will influence EMG amplitude of lower body muscle groups during high-intensity/high-load exercises.…”

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“…In most studies investigating the effects of a resistance band placed around the lower body, the outcome measures were unloaded jumps and low-load/low-intensity exercises. 7,8 Furthermore, a looped band may also influence performance measures (number of repetitions). To date, the effects of looped bands were only investigated in relation to EMG and mechanical alignment.…”

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“…One possible training strategy includes the placement of resistance bands or looped elastic tubing modalities around different aspects of the lower limbs (feet/ankles/distal-lateral thighs). [7][8][9][10] The looped band can act as proprioceptive aid that may influence lower body alignment, 10,11 electromyography (EMG) amplitudes, 7,8 and athletic performance. Hence, given its growing popularity, ease of use, low cost, and potential impact on some variables, investigating its effects is important.…”

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Looped Band Placed Around Thighs Increases EMG of Gluteal Muscles Without Hindering Performance During Squatting

Spracklin

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Halperin

2017

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Background: There is little information about the effects of placing a resistance band around the outer thighs on the amplitude of performance and electromyography (EMG) of lower body muscles during a free barbell back squat (FBBS) activity. This study quantified EMG amplitudes of the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, vastus lateralis, and biceps femoris during an FBBS with and without the use of a looped resistance band. In addition, the effects of the looped band on the number of repetitions completed on failure in performing FBBS were measured at 2 intensities. Methods: In this study, 15 resistance-trained males (age, 23.6 6 3.5 years) completed an FBBS 3 repetition maximum (RM) test on the first testing day to estimate their 1RM. On days 2 and 3, participants completed 5 repetitions equal to 80% of their estimated 1RM followed by a repetition to failure test using 60% of estimated 1RM with and without a band placed around their thighs in a counter-balanced fashion while EMG amplitudes were collected. Results: No differences were found at 60% intensity test between conditions (band: 21.4 6 6, control: 20.4 6 4.7; P = .171). Similarly, no differences were found between conditions in EMG of the vastus lateralis or biceps femoris at both intensities (effect size [ES] range = 0.01-0.4, P ≥ .05). In contrast, other than a few exceptions, gluteus medius and maximus showed greater EMG activity in the looped-band condition during tests (ES range = 0.28-1.15, P < .05) at both 60% and 80% intensities. Conclusion: Placing a looped resistance band around the thighs can be used as a training strategy to increase the activation of the hip muscles during FBBS using medium to heavy loads without negatively affecting performance.

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2017

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“…In total, 438 asymptomatic subjects were evaluated within these studies with a varied underlying activity history. Apart from 2 studies that included males only, 22,23 1 study that included females, 13 and 1 study which did not report gender distribution, 11 the remaining 16 studies evaluated exercises in a spread of males and females. The range of subject ages was generally not reported within studies, though the group means of each study ranged from 21.0-31.2 years.…”

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A Systematic Review of Rehabilitation Exercises to Progressively Load the Gluteus Medius

Ebert¹,

Edwards²,

Fick³

et al. 2017

Journal of Sport Rehabilitation

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Context: Gluteus medius rehabilitation is of critical importance given its role in pelvic and lower limb stability, and the known link between gluteus medius weakness and many lower limb conditions. Objective: To systematically review the literature and present an evidence-based graduated series of exercises to progressively load gluteus medius. Evidence Acquisition: A systematic literature search was conducted in January 2016 to identify studies reporting gluteus medius muscle activity as a percentage of maximal volitional isometric contraction (MVIC), during rehabilitation exercises. Studies that investigated injury free participants were included. No restrictions were placed on the type or mode of exercise, though exercises that could not be accurately replicated or performed within an independent setting were excluded. Studies that did not normalize electromyographic activity to a side lying MVIC were excluded. Exercises were stratified based on exercise type and %MVIC: low (0% to 20%), moderate (21% to 40%), high (41% to 60%), and very high (> 61%). Evidence Synthesis: 20 studies were included in this review, reporting outcomes in 33 exercises (and a range of variations of the same exercise). Prone, quadruped, and bilateral bridge exercises generally produced low or moderate load. Specific hip abduction/rotation exercises were reported as moderate, high, or very high load. Unilateral stance exercises in the presence of contralateral limb movement were often high or very high load activities, while high variability existed across a range of functional weight-bearing exercises. Conclusions: This review outlined a series of exercises commonly employed in a rehabilitation setting, stratified based on exercise type and the magnitude of gluteus medius muscular activation. This will assist clinicians in tailoring gluteus medius loading regimens to patients, from the early postoperative through to later stages of rehabilitation.

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Postoperative rehabilitation of simultaneous rupture of anterior cruciate ligament and patellar ligament: A case report

Pérez

Novoa

Pierobon

et al. 2018

Physiotherapy Res Intl

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Progressive hip rehabilitation: The effects of resistance band placement on gluteal activation during two common exercises

Cited by 42 publications

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Looped Band Placed Around Thighs Increases EMG of Gluteal Muscles Without Hindering Performance During Squatting

Looped Band Placed Around Thighs Increases EMG of Gluteal Muscles Without Hindering Performance During Squatting

A Systematic Review of Rehabilitation Exercises to Progressively Load the Gluteus Medius

Postoperative rehabilitation of simultaneous rupture of anterior cruciate ligament and patellar ligament: A case report

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