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Band Hip Abduction

Band Hip Abduction: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand with a band looped around your ankles, holding onto something for balance if needed. Lift one leg out to the side against the band, keeping your toes forward, then bring it back with control.

Body region
Hip
Position
Standing
Equipment
Band
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Hip Arthroscopy
  • Hip Osteoarthritis
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

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