Swaying Knee

[pmarn1]

Hello,

Was wondering if anyone had some advice on correcting a problem. When i perform a single leg squat or deadlift i am able to perform the complete movement with good form on my right leg. However on my left leg i can only perform perhaps a quarter of the full range of motion before i experience pain in my knee. My left knee also sways inwards when i do the movement. Also when performing a regular squat lately, my left foot is compelled to point my toes out to the left side as i go down.

I have tried to research the problem myself and am un-sure if it is related to the left gluteals and hip flexor's or even perhaps the foot? or the right side?, or both? All i know is that i have a pain in my knee and my range of motion is terrible on the left compared to the right.

If anyone has any advice on exercises and stretches that could possibly correct the problems it would be much appreciated.

Cheers

[Bill Hartman]

It could be a compensation at the ankle due to short or stiff lateral calf muscles. It could be a glute (medius and/or maximus) weakness. It could be weak hamstrings. It may also be limited ankle mobility.

If you poke into the gluteus medius on the affected side and you find very tender areas it may be that you have some soft-tissue issues causing inhibition of the muscle. Manual treatment by a therapist or foam rolling it will help. You may also benefit from some direct strength work such as clam shells (bent leg hip abduction), sidelying straight leg raises, and/or X-band walks to improve recruitment of the muscle.

Follow this with split stance leg work and step ups progressing to split squat with rear leg elevated and then eventually back to attempting a single leg squat.

Bill

[pmarn1]

Thanks Bill!

You are a great man for donating your time and knowledge