Physiotherapy Exercises - Running

This is LEFT
Hip Drop
To see Right Hip Drop (Click Here)

See the Problem:

• This is LEFT Hip Drop
• The runner is standing on the right foot
• The RIGHT hip muscle (Gluteus Medius) fails to control the pelvis in a level position
• In response to this lack of control the LEFT hip is seen to drop

In response to inadequate contol from Gluteus Medius and the resultant hip drop:

• Over dependence and tightening of the Ilio Tibial Band (ITB)
• Inward rolling of the knee and foot
• Knee joint line, patella and tendon pain
• Sideways distortion and irritation of the spine
• Asymetrical arm swing
• Difficulty achieving heel strike
• Legs feel heavy

What to do:

• Re-establish good control of the lumbar corset (Transverse Abdominus and Lumbar Multifidus)
• Train Gluteus Medius on this stable "chassis"
• Ensure heel strike is achieved
• Start with walking and build up to running