Over the past month we have seen a gradual return of noncontact recreational sports in some areas of our country. At some point, there will be a return of youth sports. In previous episodes I’ve discussed the importance of understanding deconditioning and posture with sports performance. Today will begin a two-part series on functionality, today we will discuss the importance of hip functionality, and next week we will discuss the foot and ankle.  Tune in to learn more about hip strengthening, flexibility, and the importance of testing to improve performance and decrease the chance of injury during these transitional times.