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The purpose of these exercises is to increase circulation to your leg, decrease swelling, and increase leg strength and flexibility. General instructions 1. You should do all your exercises at least twice a day. However, three times a day would be better. Ideal number of repetitions is 8 to 10. 2. Do exercises on both legs. 3.
Pelvic Stabilization, Lateral Hip and Gluteal Strengthening Program Dynamic Stability Bridge Series Double Leg Bridge Level 1 Position and Movement: Supine, keep heels close to the glutes. Keep hips level. Abdominals engaged with a neutral pelvis. Focus on stabilizing legs through the glutes instead of the hamstrings. Raise and
Passive Supine Hip Circumduction *Make sure that someone is performing the hip circles for you! 1. Start supine with both legs bent. 2. Have therapist lift one leg to about 70 degrees of hip flexion and begin circling hip in clockwise direction. Start small and gradually get bigger. 3. Once at maximum circle, switch to counterclockwise circle ...
To stretch anterior hip, place patient in supine with operated leg off mat edge at mid thigh to proximal thigh. Flex opposite hip to 90 degrees and have patient hold in position.
Hip abduction (strengthening): Lift your leg sideways, being careful not to rotate the leg outwards. Hold for five seconds and bring it back slowly, keeping your body straight throughout. Hold onto a chair or work surface for support. Bend your knee to pull your heel up towards your bottom.
Exercises for the Hip Gluteal Sets: Lie on your back, tighten buttocks and hold for 3-5 seconds. Repeat 20 times. Supine Hip ER/IR: Lie on your back with legs straight. Gently rotate knees out and in limited by pain. Repeat 20 times. Prone Hip ER/IR: Lie on your stomach with knees bent up to 90 degrees. Gently let your
Supine Lying Strengthening Exercises • Take your time completing each exercise with smooth movements. • Breathe! Do not hold your breath when exercising. • Stop exercises that cause increased pain and report to your therapist.
