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Hip Abduction (Supine)

Also called Hip abduction in supine.

Hip Abduction (Supine): start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Keep your knee straight and toes pointed up. Slide your leg out to the side without rotating your hip, then return to the starting position.

Body region
Hip
Position
Supine
Equipment
No equipment
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Adult Degenerative Scoliosis (Conservative)
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Hip Labral Tear (Non-Surgical)
  • Hip Replacement
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Revision Hip Replacement
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) Rehabilitation Protocol

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