A patient has a contralateral pelvic drop deviation in stance and an ipsilateral pelvic drop in swing.Which of the following exercises might improve the problem?

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This patient's symptoms suggest weakness in the contralateral gluteus medius and tightness in the ipsilateral adductors. Strengthening the gluteus medius and improving flexibility in the adductors through exercises such as clamshells and stretching could improve the pelvic drop deviation. Gait training with hip hiking may be used as a cue initially, but it is not addressing the underlying musculoskeletal issue. Increasing strength of abdominal muscles or quadriceps and flexibility of hamstrings are not directly related to the patient's symptoms.

A Patient Has a Contralateral Pelvic Drop Deviation in Stance