Biomechanics during cross-body lunging in individuals with and without painful cam and/or pincer morphology.

Clin Biomech (Bristol)

Motion Analysis and Biofeedback Laboratory, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada; Department of Physical Therapy, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. Electronic address:

Published: June 2020

Background: Femoroacetabular impingement is a patho-mechanical hip condition that can lead to restrictions in hip motion, particularly in end-range hip flexion, adduction and/or internal rotation. Radiographic evidence of femoroacetabular impingement - cam and/or pincer morphology - is prevalent in the general and athletic populations. There is, however, a lack of studies that have analyzed the performance of sport-specific movements in people possessing these morphologies. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to compare cross-body lunge biomechanics between individuals with and without painful cam and/or pincer morphology.

Methods: This was an exploratory, cross-sectional study where nine participants with cam and/or pincer morphology and symptoms, thirteen participants with asymptomatic cam and/or pincer morphology, and eleven pain-free controls performed the cross-body lunge during a single session. Trunk, pelvis, hip, knee and ankle kinematics, as well as hip, knee and ankle kinetics and vertical ground reaction forces were examined.

Findings: Overall, the groups performed the movement similarly, with most variables statistically similar between groups. However, pelvis sagittal plane excursion throughout the entire cross-body lunge was significantly larger in those with cam and/or pincer morphology and symptoms compared to those with asymptomatic cam and/or pincer morphology (P = .046, effect size = 0.98).

Interpretation: The results of this study show that cross-body lunge performance is similar across individuals with and without painful cam and/or pincer morphology. However, future research should aim to better understand pelvis biomechanics during sporting activities, as pelvis sagittal plane excursion may have important implications in rehabilitation and sport performance.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2020.105030DOI Listing

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