BIOMECHANICS 228

Course overview

*Describe a new, novel test to diagnose gluteus medius tears. *Explain the various functions of the gluteus maximus and medius. *Explore the effects of a resistance band around the knees on the gluteus maximus, quadricep and valgus angles on the knees during a back barbell squat. *Contrast gluteus medius resistance and rehabilitation exercises with respect to maximal recruitment. *Discuss electromyographic activity in the gluteus medius, gluteus maximus, biceps femoris, vastus lateralis, vastus medialis and rectus femoris during the Monopodal Squat, Forward Lunge and Lateral Step-Up exercises.