The hip is often under utilized in with its inherent mobility and strength and this can lead to direct hip and indirect (lower back) injuries. One of the most important factors is trail leg hip internal rotation, lead leg internal and external rotation and transitional motor control and strength.
An easy, reproducible clinical test that can help determine the available rotation availability in an individuals hip is the ‘Craig’s Test’. The test is designed to identify femoral neck angles and whether they reside within the normal range of have a degree of ante and retroversion.
There are a few swing characteristics that may predispose you to these direct and indirect injuries These include:
1. S-Shaped Posture:
2. Sway
3. Slide
