Hip Rotation - Dr. Jas Randhawa

Dr. Jas Randhawa discusses hip internal rotation, joint centration, and how dysfunction limits range of motion in athletes.

Dr. Jas Randhawa - Sacramento Kings (formerly ALTIS) discusses the importance of hip complex issues, focusing on internal rotation and its impact on pain or dysfunction, using Dr. Charlie Weintraub's core pendulum theory to explain joint motion and centration. The concept of degrees of freedom is highlighted, illustrating how dysfunction or pain can limit a joint's full range of motion, with a specific emphasis on the hip complex and its significance in sports requiring high hip flexion, such as martial arts and track and field. Randhawa introduces two key concepts for addressing hip issues: "position," which relates to control and neuromuscular integrity, and "transition," referring to mobility through the joint's range of motion, underpinned by a study by Hess et al. (1999) on rotation moment arms in hip flexion. The study suggests that the glute medius muscle contributes to internal rotation of the femur past 90 degrees of hip flexion, challenging common strength conditioning practices that emphasize external rotation, especially in deep squat positions. Randhawa demonstrates exercises for improving hip internal rotation, including a 90/90 position exercise focusing on transition and an active internal rotation exercise emphasizing position and control, to aid in rehabilitation and strength conditioning. Learn more: altis.world/product/altis-performance-therapy-course/ --- ABOUT ALTIS - ALTIS is an elite training environment for athletes, and a global leader in the provision of education for sport performance. --- FOLLOW US ONLINE HERE - ✩ Website - altis.world ✩ Instagram - instagram.com/altis ✩ Twitter - twitter.com/ALTIS ✩ Facebook - facebook.com/altis