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3.1K views · 54 reactions | Have you ever tried the exercise called the clam? Novant Health Doctor of Physical Therapy Molly Capella recommends this exercise to anyone looking to reduce knee or hip pain. If you need assistance with these exercises or expertise to address running pain you can make an appointment with Molly or any of other trained specialist in your area by visiting: https://www.novanthealth.org/home/services/rehabilitation/locations.aspx | Novant Health | Facebook

Here are five ways to make the Clam exercise more challenging. Clams have a ton of research backing the activation of the glute med, while minimizing TFL recruitment. (This is one muscle that compensates leading to potential hip pain due to weak glute medius.) This is something that can be progressed fairly quickly, especially from your basic clam. It’s one exercise that is now a staple recommended from several of my PTs. | Nadia Ruiz