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Bridge with Band

Bridge with Band: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your back with your knees bent, a band looped around your thighs. Push through your heels to lift your hips, pressing your knees out against the band, then lower back down.

Body region
Hip
Position
Supine
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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