Management

Hip Abduction (Strength)

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  1. Lie on your right side on the floor with your legs straight and stacked on top of each other.

  2. Raise your left leg about 6 to 8 inches. Keep your legs and hips straight. Don’t roll back onto your hip. Hold for 5 seconds, then lower your leg.

  3. Repeat 10 times, or as instructed.

  4. Lie on your left side and repeat.

Man lying on side doing straight leg raises.


 Challenge yourself

Put an elastic band or tubing around both ankles. Hold the band to the floor with your bottom ankle. Raise and lower your top leg slowly and steadily.

Author: Semko, Laura

Author: Wheeler, Brooke

Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C

Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN

Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD

Date Last Reviewed: 10/01/2024

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