Generally, there is no pain with an imbalance initially. It is when we have pain present that forces us to take action (ie: doctor's visit, exercsie modifcation, rest). Nonetheless, externally rotating the toes during a squat involuntarily means there MAY be weakness in the glute medius, tightness in the lateral hamstrings, and weak adductors--along with other issues.
If you address the glute medius first, I have found in my experience, that addressing the other issues becomes easier once the glute medius is strengthened and fires correctly.
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John Izzo, NASM-CPT, PES
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