Clamshells for Knee Pain
Clamshells prescribed for knee pain? 🦪
Sure, abduction is important, but it’s not always the whole glute strength story. 📖
I often see that people aren’t looking at their whole rotation window, which is also very important.
One of the things we're trying to do with that hip isometric and hip strength is maintain the foot arch, and more importantly maintain the relationship between the femur and the pelvis.
If I don't have good control or access to this range, I can't access my strength no matter how strong my clamshell is. 💪
We have to have access to this rotation in order to create stronger positions.
Enter: Hip Capsule Mode
Here, we're able to build isometrics, work on position, and mobilize this whole rotation window.
Want to test your rotation window? Download the Virtual Mobility Coach app and take your mobility test - link in bio to get started!