Single Leg Squat Exercise In 360 Degrees To Improve Stability & Mobility

Here is a video showing an advanced version of an exercise we have shown before called the Toe Touch Drill. A great exercise we use in our rehabilitation training programs for improving stability of the lower limb for injuries like knee pain, ACL rehab, piriformis syndrome, plantar fasciitis and basically any leg injury where excessive pronation of the feet and internal rotation of the hip are present. The beauty of this exercises is it changes the MOVEMENT PATTERN our brain and nervous system uses all the time in everyday movements. So while it adds strength, stability and mobility it changes the automatic program our brain uses for movements like walking! See our articles below for detailed explanation of why we use this http://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/248-why-poor-ankle-mobility-can-cause-a-chain-reaction-of-injury http://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/238-6-ways-to-improve-your-ability-to-walk-correctly http://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/231-why-the-single-leg-squat-is-the-best-exercise-for-rehab-injury-prevention http://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/resources/blog/43-2014/236-what-to-do-if-you-tear-your-acl Using the colored functional grid mat allows us to do several things. We can measure the distance reached with each toe touch We can assist in helping the client find the correct angles We can also challenge them with reactions and advanced sports like activities In this video I explain how to do what is known as the "bowlers squat" where I reach right behind my body in various postures and angles all while trying to maintain optimal stability with my stance leg. The various positions I try to reach into force my glutes to work harder and also my hip flexors to mobilize in order to reach further positions on the mat Without doubt one of our most effective exercises in the early stages of rehab for hip and knee injuries like piriformis syndrome and patella tracking problems where there is a huge imbalance between glutes and hips. Also we cannot disregard the role of the feet and the ankle and often you see this joint break down very quickly If you currently suffer with Piriformis Syndrome or Knee Pain then I highly suggest you check out our Advanced Online Training programs below where I provide step by step process for correcting your injury with exercises just like this. https://shop.noregretspt.com.au/au/Piriformis-Syndrome-and-How-To-Get-Rid-Of-This-Pain-In-The-Butt-Video-_-eBook/p/53244 https://shop.noregretspt.com.au/au/How-To-Strengthen-your-VMO-_-KNEE-Video/p/48559 And if you live in Melbourne and would like to know more about this exercise or any of our programs go to our website to book a Free Postural and Movement assessment. http://www.noregretspt.com.au/index.php/27-home/features/20-health-and-fitness-assessment