Training ACTIVE hip mobility
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Mobility is the ability to actively move ones limbs through a particular range of motion. Most people stretch to attempt to improve their mobility but this only solves part of the equation. .
“When someone wants flexibility what they really want is control.”
-Andreo Spina
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For USABLE hip mobility one must train the tissue in a lengthened positioning (ie stretching or progressive angular isometric loading) as well as training the shortened tissue (regressive angular isometric loading). Following preparing the tissue with PAILs/RAILs one progression to improving control is by using lift offs and hovers.
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1️⃣Lift offs are a form of mobility training that involves contracting tissue that is already in a somewhat shortened position. Some may refer to this as ‘active insufficiency’, which is the muscle not understanding how to contract any further. To improve specificity of training these are best achieved through positioning that minimizes compensatory joint motion. ?️Blocks to focus on the end-range motion.
?️Round objects positioned to minimize body leaning.
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2️⃣Hovers are a more advanced form of mobility training focusing on controlling the desired end-range motion. Again it is best to position yourself in a manner to minimize compensatory joint motion such as leaning away.
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Stretching is great but without an active component you will lose out on the potential benefits of real mobility.
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