Physiotherapy

The most important muscle to strengthen for Hockey Goalies (Exercise program)

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www.erichammertherapy.ca – London Ontario Canada (Old South) Registered Physiotherapist Eric Hammer talks about the importance of strengthening the gluteus medius muscle for hockey goalies. This muscle is responsible for hip abduction and for keeping the hip balanced and parallel. For a goalie, this muscle helps with: 1). Increase power and strength for a T-push/slide. 2). Keeping the Pelvis parallel and square to the shooter. 3). Increase power and strength with skating. 4). Reducing force and pressure on lower back. 5). Helping to protect and prevent goalies from hip and lower back injuries. website – http://www.erichammertherapy.ca Subscribe for free video on improving posture – https://www.hammerphysiotherapy.com/free/ Grounding Exercises for Therapists – https://www.hammerphysiotherapy.com/co…. Tele-Therapy – https://www.hammerphysiotherapy.com/se… Disclaimer Notice Warning: All information provided Eric Hammer, Registered Physiotherapist/registered psychotherapist is of a general nature and is furnished only for educational/entertainment purposes only. No information is to be taken as medical or other health advice pertaining to any individual specific health or medical condition. You agree that use of this information is at your own risk and Eric Hammer, Registered Physiotherapist/registered psychotherapist harmless from any and all losses, liabilities, injuries or damages resulting from any and all claims.