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, DPT, in La Jolla, California, says, “This can be a great self-assessment tool.” And it’s one that also ends up being educational—you learn more about your body in the process—because “you are testing hip movement in all planes, bilaterally.” In layman's terms, you’re testing both sides, in all directions of movement.Start sitting on the floor with both of your knees bent to 90 degrees—one leg in front and one to the side.Once you’ve flipped sides, go back in the other direction.
Also, if you can see a physical therapist in person and do this test in front of them, that’s even better, she says. A practitioner will be able to assess your hips and determine if the issue is coming from the joint or tight muscles. So if you find you can’t quite make it to the other side without lifting your heels or booty, it’s time to get into some hip openers. “If you have tight hips, it’s crucial to
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