Garrett Schumacher (Future DC) on Instagram: "Fixing an Asymmetrical Weight Shift in a Squat 🚨 & the Trendelenburg Sign (Start Here ⬇️) When someone shows an asymmetrical weight shift in a squat or a Trendelenburg sign, weakness is part of the picture 💪❌ But the question is why that weakness keeps showing up. ⸻ 🔍 The Real Bottleneck The space between the ribs and the ilium 🦴⬇️🦴 This area includes: • Quadratus lumborum • Obliques • Thoracolumbar fascia • Deep lateral abdominal wall When this

Trendelenburg Sign – Osteopathic Assessment A simple but powerful test we use to assess hip stability, pelvic control, and gait. 🔍 What it shows • Glute strength (medius/minimus) • Hip & pelvic stability • Lumbopelvic control 🧪 How it’s tested Standing on one leg while we observe pelvic control. ❌ Positive sign Pelvis drops, or the trunk leans—often linked to hip, SIJ, or lower back dysfunction. 🦴 Why it matters Helps explain hip pain, ITB issues, poor balance, and recurring low back pain. In