The patient demonstrates strength deficits for the concentric contraction of the hip flexors for swing phase of gait.The therapist chooses to provide resistance to the hip flexors in standing through the range of motion from 10º hip extension to 30º hip flexion.What principle of strengthening programs does this demonstrate?

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The specificity principle states that to improve a particular skill or strength in a specific area, the training should be specific to the muscles involved and the type of action required. In this case, providing resistance to the hip flexors through their specific range of motion used during the swing phase of gait directly applies this principle, aiming to strengthen the muscles in a way that directly improves the patient's functional movement.

The Patient Demonstrates Strength Deficits for the Concentric Contraction of the Hip