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possible that other outcomes, such as frontal plane biomechanics of the trunk and pelvis may be affected by the weaker hip abductor muscles and additional research is warranted to
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
This study was funded by a grant from the University of Delaware Research Foundation and from Comprehensive Opportunities
in Rehabilitation Research Training Grant K12 HD055931. The authors would like to acknowledge the orthopaedic surgeons who contributed the patient recruitment during this study, including Dr. Alex Bodenstab, Dr. Steven Dellose, and Dr. Leo Raisis.
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■ KATHLEEN MADARA, PT, DPT is a third year PhD student in the University of Delaware Biomechanics and Movement Science Program
■ JAMES RUBANO, MD is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists. He performs joint replacement surgery at Christiana Care’s Center for Advanced Joint Replacement.
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