Using Resistance Band in Performing Squat to Improve Hips' Abductors and External Rotators
International Sports Science Association (ISSA)
This paper is for Corrective Exercise Specialist course.
Case study: Tom is a 36 year-old businessman that likes to compete in outdoor, high-intensity fitness events every few months. Between the events, he performs workouts with a mix of strength and cardiovascular training 4-5 days per week. Tom recently went to a physical therapist because he was experiencing discomfort in both knees when he ran or performed lunges and squats. The physical therapist discovered weakness in his hips' abductors and external rotators. The physical therapist discharged Tom and sent him to you to strengthen those muscle groups.
For your assignment, explain the benefit of placing a resistance band around Tom's lower thighs while he performs a squat. Which hip muscles does the band activate that aren't normally activated with a regular, bandless squat? Why is it important to have Tom perform the band squat slowly at first? Keep in mind which type of motor control you're trying to enhance.
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Based on Tom's case, resistance bands must be considered. Resistance bands are necessary since they assist in building muscles by stabilizing specific muscles groups and enhancing adequate intensity required in improving body weight activities (Almeida et al., 2017). Therefore, resistance bands are essential while working with Tom since they promote rehabilitation, flexibility, and body control.
Based on the provided justification of how resistance bands work, it is necessary to place them at lower thighs as Tom squats. The reason for such action is to establish a closed-loop motor control. The provided information in the case study shows that Tom suffers from knee valgus, which is a critical problem. Therefore, the band will correct such issues. Placing the resistance band below the thighs will also reduce possible injuries and pain in the knee. The hip muscles that the band activate include gluteus minimus, gluteus medias, glut...