Clinical Biomechanics
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 56-62 , January 2010

Symmetrical and asymmetrical hip rotation and its relationship to hip rotator muscle strength

  • Michael T. Cibulka

      Affiliations

    • Maryville University, Physical Therapy Program, St. Louis, MO, USA
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author.
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  • Michael J. Strube

      Affiliations

    • Washington University, Department of Psychology, St. Louis, MO, USA
    • ,
  • Damon Meier

      Affiliations

    • Excel Physical Therapist, St. Charles, MO, USA
    • ,
  • Michelle Selsor

      Affiliations

    • Physical Therapist Parkland Hospital, Park Hills, MO, USA
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  • Christopher Wheatley

      Affiliations

    • East Prairie Physical Therapy, East Prairie, MO, USA
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  • Nathan G. Wilson

      Affiliations

    • Associated Physicians Group, 1181 S. State Rte. 157, Edwardsville, IL 62025, USA
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  • James J. Irrgang

      Affiliations

    • Clinical Research, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Received 6 August 2008 ,Accepted 14 September 2009.

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doi: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2009.09.006

Clinical Biomechanics
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 56-62 , January 2010

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