What is Trendelenburg Gait or Hip Drop? Trendelenburg Gait or Hip drop is actually a deficiency or hip muscle weakness seen mostly in the runner which occurs when the entire body weight falls on one leg and it is that particular leg which requires supporting the full body weight during the stance phase of running.
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By Dr. Mercola With exercise, sometimes the simplest of movements result in the greatest gains to your fitness, and this is certainly the case with planks. To do a plank, you hold your body (the trunk portion) off the ground, making sure to hold it in a straight line.