Pelvic mobility is of major importance for all sporting activities, however movements requiring increased hip rotation, extension and maintenance of power produced via the legs demand a larger range of motion (ROM) of the hips (e.g. hitting and throwing movements).
An increase in ROM of the hips allows an enhancement of power production. Take a tennis player for example, as discussed in previous blogs, the power generated in a movement generally originates from the legs via a ground reaction force, this force radiates up the legs and body towards the racket head. The hips are a medium of sorts which aid in delivery the momentum created by the legs, if the hips cannot rotate/extend efficiently, the power created is minimalised or lost throughout the racket swing and the overall performance is diminished. The leg power generated is also exacerbated via the stretch shortening cycle of the muscles in the hips, a larger ROM may equate to an improved muscular elastic response.
Each picture contains a differing stretch video specific for pelvic mobility which can aid in performance enhancement. Have a look and let us know what you think.
Thanks,
Mitch
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