Hip Abduction

Disclaimer: You should consult your physician before you start any of these exercises or any other exercise.

Hip Abduction in Side-Lying

Instructions

Place your top leg straight and your bottom slightly bent on the side. Elevate top leg toward ceiling 6-8 inches. Continue the motion 12 times. Sets: 2. Sessions: 2x/week. As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s. Do this on both sides.

Hip Adduction in Side-Lying

Place your bottom leg straight and lie on your side. With one foot in front of the other knee, bend your top leg and place your foot on the opposite side. Lower your bottom leg toward the ceiling, 5-6 inches. Continue the motion 12 times. Sets: 2. Sessions: 2x per week. As Tolerated Hold Time: 5. Do this on both sides.

Prone Hip Extension

Place a pillow under your hips and lie on your stomach. Place your forehead on the arms. Straighten your legs and lift one of your legs off the surface. Continue the motion 12 times. Sets: 2. Sessions: 2x/week. As Tolerated Hold Time 5s. Do this on both sides.

Straight Leg Raise with Knee Flexion in Supine

Place one leg straight up on your back, the other slightly bent. Lift slightly bent leg towards ceiling. Continue to do so. Continue the motion 12 times. Sets: 2. Sessions: 2x per week. As Tolerated Hold Time: 5s. Do this on both sides.