My demonstration on the Lateral Sling System

My demonstration on the Lateral Sling System:

The lateral sling system is responsible for frontal plane stability and appropriate alignment with dynamic activities and plays a vital role in walking, running, and single-leg exercises while maintaining balance and preventing injuries.

Sections that were covered in this video:

1. Anatomical identification:
The Lateral Sling system consists of :
Gluteus Medius: On the outer surface of the pelvis; abduction of the hip and stability in single-leg stance.
Gluteus Minimus: Below the gluteus medius; hip abduction and medial rotation.
Tensor Fasciae Latae (TFL): Situated on the lateral aspect of the thigh; flexion, abduction, and medial rotation.
Iliotibial Band (ITB): A broad band of fascia extending from the hip joint to the knee joint; provides lateral stability to the knee joint.
2. Functional Application:
I specifically decided to use when an individual shuffles like in basketball or in tennis. The Lateral sling system consists of side-to-side movement and prevents instability.
- When you shuffle left your left glute medius and right adductors work together to control the movement. Your QL stabilizes the spine so you don’t lose your balance,
3. Exercise Demonstration:
Side-Lying Hip Abduction:
Start Position: Lying on one side, legs extended, and stacked on top of each other.
Actions: Raise the upper leg with no rotation in the hip so that the leg is lifted straight up.
Muscles Involved: Primarily works the Gluteus Medius and Minimus for increasing lateral hip stability.
Repetitions: 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions on each side.
4 Stretch/Flow Demonstration:
I used the Standing cross-body hip stretch and it goes as follows:
Start Position: Standing on two feet with the left leg crossing behind the right.
Execution: Lean to the right until a stretch along the left outer hip and thigh is felt.
Muscles Stretched: A stretch for the TFL and ITB, aimed at improving flexibility and reducing tension in these muscles.
Time: 20-30 seconds before switching sides.

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