Hip Flexor Structural or Functional Impairment Will Result in a Change

Multiple Choice

Hip flexor structural or functional impairment will result in a change in the normal gait cycle.The therapist should suspect hip flexor dysfunction when observing gait and noting a:

A) Lengthened stride.
B) Posterior lurch of the trunk at foot contact.
C) Lateral shift of the trunk over the stance leg when the opposite leg swings.
D) Forward flexion of the trunk during weight bearing.