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[DrGangemi]

#1928

That is correct – it’s the trailing leg. If you test patients you will see this is the normal gait pattern when supine. There is really no contraction of the hip in this static position. You’re not testing it immediately upon bending the leg. With the leg bent the pt is more activating the glutes (extensors) rather than the flexors.

I’m not a neuro person – but neurologically this is how it occurs.

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[DrGangemi]

#1926

The leg that is bent is the “weighted leg” so in supine position the body perceives it as back (extensors firing).

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