You are observing your patient with a transfemoral prosthesis ambulate and note that she has increased lateral trunk bend in stance phase.Which of the following is NOT a likely explanation of the problem?

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Increased lateral trunk bend in stance phase is typically associated with compensations for issues such as a short prosthesis, weak hip abductors, or hip pain, which can cause the patient to lean over the prosthesis to stabilize it during stance phase. A contracture of the hip flexors does not directly cause increased lateral trunk bend; instead, it would more likely affect the sagittal plane by impacting the ability to fully extend the hip.

You Are Observing Your Patient with a Transfemoral Prosthesis Ambulate