Niek Schokkenbroek
Level 5 Valued Member
Hi everybody,
Very new to the forum and making use of kettlebells for a bit over a year now. My knowledge (limited as it is) mainly comes from the books from Pavel and I have to say that I am quite hooked to the use of KBs.
Even that much, that my wife is using them now as well
The only thing is that currently she came to do KB swings with 20kg (sets of 10 reps with excellent form I have to say), but we are getting a bit worried of the significant difference in leg length that she has. After a hip surgery at a very young age, she has a leg that is significantly shorter than the other (18mm according to the last measurement).
We already know that due to her restricted hip mobility there is no way she will be able to do a full TGU. Nonetheless with swings and KB Deadlifts we notice that at the top of the movement she has her heel of the shorter leg elevated (due to this her pelvis and everything upwards is level). So far the movements do not give any trouble. Only when fatigue sets in, it is a bit noticeable for her.
My question: is there anybody with similar experiences (first hand or with a client) and are there some tips or suggestions for such a situation?
Many thanks in advance!
Very new to the forum and making use of kettlebells for a bit over a year now. My knowledge (limited as it is) mainly comes from the books from Pavel and I have to say that I am quite hooked to the use of KBs.
Even that much, that my wife is using them now as well
The only thing is that currently she came to do KB swings with 20kg (sets of 10 reps with excellent form I have to say), but we are getting a bit worried of the significant difference in leg length that she has. After a hip surgery at a very young age, she has a leg that is significantly shorter than the other (18mm according to the last measurement).
We already know that due to her restricted hip mobility there is no way she will be able to do a full TGU. Nonetheless with swings and KB Deadlifts we notice that at the top of the movement she has her heel of the shorter leg elevated (due to this her pelvis and everything upwards is level). So far the movements do not give any trouble. Only when fatigue sets in, it is a bit noticeable for her.
My question: is there anybody with similar experiences (first hand or with a client) and are there some tips or suggestions for such a situation?
Many thanks in advance!