Compensations

Leaning toward the stance-phase side to maintain balance is not true left centering. Locking the knee during stance indicates stability is being created through extension rather than true centering. Moving or listing away from the stance-p…

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Leaning toward the stance-phase side to maintain balance is not true left centering. Locking the knee during stance indicates stability is being created through extension rather than true centering. Moving or listing away from the stance-phase side is compensatory. Back extension after lifting the foot is a common compensation used to keep the body upright.