How the hip and ankle can affect each other – in geometric terms
Below is a diagram of how simply reducing hip extension via tight hip flexors can result in a tight gastroc/soleus complex. Always Evolve, Mike
Tag Archives: hip
Three Underestimated Injuries: #2 Hallux Rigidus (WTF is that?)
Hallux rigidus (which basically means a rigid first toe) is so unbelievably underestimated that often I find people don’t even have it diagnosed
It’s 10 O’Clock, do you know where your hip joint is?
Almost every week I hear this statement. “Mike, my hip has been killing me”. This will be followed up with the person inevitably rubbing their lateral glute or thigh, and me throwing down some knowledge. “Your hip?” I ask.
Revisiting Plantar Fasciitis
What seems like a long time ago, I wrote about plantar fasciitis (PF). I think it was one of the first posts I wrote for an old blog. I have […]
I AM: Mike’s Gluteus Medius
I am Mike’s neglected gluteus medius. I hang out posterolaterally between the ilium and greater trochanter. I am the root of many evils. ITB syndrome, yup, patella femoral syndrome, yup, TFL […]
The 10 pound Straight Leg Raise
This is me attempting 15 reps of a 10lb straight leg raise. How’s my form? Let me tell you, that is hard to do. I have been wondering why my […]
