Hip Abduction with External Rotation (Strength)
These instructions are for your right knee. Switch sides for your left knee.
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Get down on the floor on your hands and knees.
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Lift your right leg up and out to the side. Keep the knee bent. Raise the leg as high as is comfortable. Hold for 3 seconds.
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Slowly lower your leg back to the floor.
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Repeat 5 times, or as instructed.
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Bellendir, Trina, MSPT, CLT
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Online Medical Reviewer:
Joseph, Thomas N, MD
Date Last Reviewed:
3/10/2016
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