Hip Hinge

Max amount of rear hip flexion between max foot raise and foot contact events.

Technical Details

• Variable Type: Discrete Metric
• Data Type: Float
• Units: degrees
• Column Name: hip_hinge
• Measurement: Max rear hip flexion
• Timing: Max foot raise to foot contact
• Typical Range: 15-45 degrees

Description

Hip hinge measures the maximum amount of rear hip flexion during the stride phase, indicating the loading and preparation of the rear hip for power generation.

Use Cases

• Hip loading analysis
• Stride mechanics assessment