Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 262-271, July 2010

Extensor coxae brevis: Treatment strategies for the deep lateral rotators in pelvic tilt

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Received 5 December 2008; received in revised form 26 November 2009; accepted 8 December 2009.

Summary 

The group of myofascial units known as the deep lateral rotators are considered in light of their role as postural hip extensors, resulting functional and palpatory assessments of pelvic neutral are presented, and treatment strategies for anterior and posterior pelvic tilt are discussed.

Keywords: Myofascial, Pelvic neutral, Hip joint, Postural assessment, Piriformis

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PII: S1360-8592(09)00164-8

doi:10.1016/j.jbmt.2009.12.003

Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies
Volume 14, Issue 3 , Pages 262-271, July 2010