The effect of hip manipulation on muscle strength, proprioception and motor tests of basketball players during training

These findings provide preliminary evidence that diagonal manual therapy effectively enhances neuromuscular activation of the gluteus medius, a key muscle for lower limb stability. Moreover, the intervention influenced activation of other critical muscles such as the vastus lateralis and quadriceps femoris, suggesting a broader neuromuscular facilitation that may benefit dynamic postural control. Improvements in dynamic balance and proprioception further indicate potential functional gains.