Pushing up on your legs when standing
This is known as the “Gower’s sign” which tells us that we have decreased trunk stability. When it comes to choosing the right exercises for my clients, I always choose core and trunk focused movement if someone does this. It tells me that you have the range to bend over, but not the stability to move back up through the range.
So what is core/trunk strengthening? In my opinion, the core starts at the shoulder blades and goes all the way down to your pelvic floor. It’s much more than some crunches and sit-ups and is crucial to focus on with hypermobility syndromes.
I’d love to hear how core workouts have gone for you in the past! You can reply to this post to let me know more. If your hip flexors and neck hurt when you've done them in the past, you may want to check out the Pocket PT Membership
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