The Glute Exercises That Actually Moved the Needle for My Client’s Labral Tear

About this episode

Dr. Sarah discusses effective glute exercises for clients with labral tears and shares a case study of a client returning to running.

If you’ve been doing all the “right” glute exercises but your hip still feels tight or pinchy, this episode will shift your perspective. I break down a real client case (2 years post labral repair) who was strong and consistent, yet still in pain—and the exact changes we made to get her back to running 3–4 days per week comfortably. We dive into why more glute activation wasn’t the answer, how too much tension can hold you back, and the progression we used to restore mobility, build strength through full range, and return to impact with confidence. Apply for the EmpowHER Hip Program Here: https://legacyrehabandperformance.com/empowher-hip-program-october-cohort Glute Series Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/DW1ourCFJ3p/?img_index=1 Get More From Dr. Sarah aka "The Hip Doc" Free Hip Mobility Guide Free Strength Plan for Runners Free “6 Ways to Ease Hip Pain Guide”

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sarah

Topics covered

• glute exercises
• hip pain
• labral tear
• running
• mobility
• strength training

Keywords

• glute activation
• labral repair
• hip mobility
• strength
• running comfort

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EmpowHER Hip Program, Legacy Rehab and Performance

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