Hips/Pelvis Position

Question 1

Hips/pelvis position

Answer 1

Neutral pelvis will correlate to a neutral spine

Question 2

Monitor for hips/pelvis position

Answer 2

Hip hiking/hip translation: hip is pulled up towards the armpit creating an imbalance of the pelvis, in turn, the ASIS is not level

Look for over tucked or over arched hips/pelvis

Question 3

Cueing for hips/pelvis position

Answer 3

Hinge forward at the hip joints not from the ribs or waist

Pull hip out of armpit to correct hip hiking

In supine, draw sit bone on high hip side to opposite ankle bone or heel

In side lying, draw hip out of armpit creating a “mouse house” under the waist, top leg is longer than the bottom leg

Maintain distance between hips or ribs - when doing footwork

Question 4

Modifications for hips/pelvis position

Answer 4

Pad/pillow under sit bone, heel, waist as needed