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Hip Abduction in Side-Lying

Instructions

Lie on side with top leg straight, bottom leg slightly bent
Lift top leg towards ceiling 6-8 inches
Repeat the movement: 12x
Sets: 2
Sessions: Perform 2x/week
Resistance: As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s
Perform this exercise on both sides

Hip Adduction in Side-Lying

Lie on side with bottom leg straight
Top leg bent with foot in front of opposite knee
Lift bottom leg towards ceiling 5-6 inches
Repeat the movement: 12x
Sets: 2
Sessions: Perform 2x/week
Resistance: As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s
Perform this exercise on both sides

Prone Hip Extension

Lie on stomach with pillow under hips
Relax forehead onto arms
Keep legs straight and slowly lift one leg up off surface
Repeat the movement: 12x
Sets: 2
Sessions: Perform 2x/week
Resistance: As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s
Perform this exercise on both sides

Straight Leg Raise with Knee Flexion in Supine

Lie on back with one leg bent all the way up, other leg only slightly bent
Raise slightly bent leg towards ceiling
Repeat as instructed
Repeat the movement: 12x
Sets: 2
Sessions: Perform 2x/week
Resistance: As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s
Perform this exercise on both sides

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