Healthy Hips
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Description
Motion is life. Hippocrates
The pelvis and hip joints are the main junctions where the lower body joins the trunk, the steering wheel that directs motion. The pelvic girdle consists of 3 joints and functionally supports locomotion, childbirth and the abdominal organs. The sacroiliac, pubic symphysis and hip joints create articulation for the sacrum, right and left pelvis and femur. A healthy hip consists of an aligned pelvis with smooth femur articulation, vital for the efficiency of gait and motion.
Correct alignment:
Level pelvis, ASIS markers
Neutral pelvis, equal anterior or posterior tilt
Hip flexor flexibility and equal gluteal strength
Common issues:
Anterior tilt, tight hip flexors
A lateral shift in the pelvis, weak lateral core
Overactive paraspinals, back pain
