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Half-Kneeling Hip Extension Stretch

Also called Hip Extension Stretch.

Half-Kneeling Hip Extension Stretch: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

From half-kneeling, gently tuck the pelvis and shift the body forward as one unit. Keep the trunk tall and stop when a stretch is felt at the front of the rear hip.

Body region
Hip
Position
Half Kneeling
Equipment
Kneeling Pad
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Stretch

Used in home programs for

  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
  • Hip Flexor Strain

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