The difference between flexion and extension comes down to joint angle. Flexion makes the joint angle smaller, bringing two body parts closer together. Examples of flexion include: Extension makes ...

Flexion of the hip joint occurs when the femur (upper leg) moves forwards, which happens when long jumpers land or at the end of kick in football. Extension of the shoulder occurs when the humerus ...

Extension – straightening a joint. This occurs when ... This occurs in the hip in golf while performing a drive shot. Plantar flexion – pointing the toes – this movement only occurs at ...

The central location of this joint and the muscles that surround ... “When we’re running, hip flexion and extension are coupled with internal and external rotation,” Mitro explains.

Main Outcome Measurements Before (Pre) and 1, 3, and 6 months after training period, isokinetic strength testing was conducted to measure flexion and extension torques in hip and knee joint, and ...

Assessment of Risk Factors The following biomechanical variables were analysed: 1) peak knee extension moment, 2) peak hip flexion angle, 3) peak hip extension moment, and 4) peak ankle dorsiflexion ...