As mentioned previously, the ER type tends to occur with posterior pelvic tilt, so the corrective exercises need to be done not only for the bowed legs but also for the pelvis. Furthermore, considering the resultant compensation in the body, it is important to improve the overall body balance.

The first thing we need to focus on is to bring the center of the body back to the neutral position. In the case of bowed legs, the tibia (shin bone) falls from the outside to the inside, putting more weight on the inner parts of the feet. Consequently, the foot arch is prone to collapse and the center of the body continues to sit at the front. You can test this by slightly pushing the center of your body (pelvis) forward while standing. You will feel more weight being placed on the inner parts of your feet and because of this, the foot arch tends to go collapse and sit lower.

In order to send the center of the body back, the abdominal pressure in the abdomen must be increased as shown in the video below. Therefore, it is imperative that you activate the core through the exercise breathing technique (EBT) throughout every exercise in this program.

In addition, using your toes when exercising is vital. As you can see in the figure above, the toe flexor muscles pass through the inside of the foot and support the arch. You can also test this by pressing your toes firmly into the ground while standing. You will feel the center of the body slowly going backwards. This is why it is emphasized to use your toes actively when exercising and even when walking. Based on these key elements, we are going to conduct effective corrective exercises for the ER type.