SLOB

The hip was made for optimum movement using optimum control. It has no defense against sustained angular backward thrusting caused commonly by dystonic reflex patterns. “Windswept” posture (both legs leaning together toward one side) will have the adducted hip (this case = left) socket damaged more than the opposite side which is centered by the dystonia. Normal structure cannot withstand these piston adducted forces. If you see windswept, or sustained scissoring posture, then you have seen all the early detection you need in order to prevent hip damage that follows not relieving the hip from this destructive process. 'Early detection' is posture observation. A 'normal' x-ray does not = a normal hip as x-rays are blind to the cartilage damage. In the above illustration of adduction pressure damaging the shallow socket, notice the upper right inset of a hip ball-in-socket in white vs. a striking bag (boxer's speed bag) ball in socket (light blue). The latter is the goal of SLOB reinforcement. Turn a yarmulke into a football helmet.