Great information on hip extension info and timing, since that is what I've been working on lately. I get confused what is true hip extension when one is in spilt knees(on the floor) and hinging forward. I know the move is small, but how small. Thanks again.
So glad it's useful! The static position of true hip extension is about what your femur is doing relative to your pelvis. So you have to compare the plane that your pelvis is in relative to the angle of your femur, no matter what position you're in. I'm not sure what position you're referring to but if you're in a hinge at your hips, you're almost certainly in hip flexion and not extension. I have a video up here called Better Walking: Hip Extension & Posterior Push Off that you might find helpful here.
Hi Petra! I love this idea but am having trouble translating the exercise to regular walking. How does this translate to walking out in the world, especially for walking quickly?
Great question. It's complex - you need to build capacity to do the pelvic list, to extend your hips and to dorsiflex your ankle. And you need to practice, slowly and with control, to help change the reflexive habitual patterns. It takes time and focus and you probably won't be able to do it when you walk quickly, especially at first. I teach gait skills in depth in both my Build Better Feet and my Take10 Movement Coaching programs.
Those are toe spacers. They create more space between the toes, relieve pressure and help align the toes, providing a stable foundation for activities like walking.
Hi Petra! I'd like to point out that the cat demonstrated this walking technique perfectly. ;) And then laid down like "I got this."
Ha. Cats are jerks. But I love them SO much! that's awesome :)
Great information on hip extension info and timing, since that is what I've been working on lately. I get confused what is true hip extension when one is in spilt knees(on the floor) and hinging forward. I know the move is small, but how small. Thanks again.
So glad it's useful! The static position of true hip extension is about what your femur is doing relative to your pelvis. So you have to compare the plane that your pelvis is in relative to the angle of your femur, no matter what position you're in. I'm not sure what position you're referring to but if you're in a hinge at your hips, you're almost certainly in hip flexion and not extension. I have a video up here called Better Walking: Hip Extension & Posterior Push Off that you might find helpful here.
Hi Petra! I love this idea but am having trouble translating the exercise to regular walking. How does this translate to walking out in the world, especially for walking quickly?
Great question. It's complex - you need to build capacity to do the pelvic list, to extend your hips and to dorsiflex your ankle. And you need to practice, slowly and with control, to help change the reflexive habitual patterns. It takes time and focus and you probably won't be able to do it when you walk quickly, especially at first. I teach gait skills in depth in both my Build Better Feet and my Take10 Movement Coaching programs.
Why do you have tape wrapped around your toes?
Those are toe spacers. They create more space between the toes, relieve pressure and help align the toes, providing a stable foundation for activities like walking.