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Lateral Step-Up

Lateral Step-Up: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand sideways next to a step. Step up sideways with the leg closest to the step, bringing your other foot up to meet it, then step back down.

Body region
Hip and knee
Position
Standing
Equipment
Step
Recovery phase
Late recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Femoroacetabular Impingement (FAI)
  • Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (Gluteal Tendinopathy)
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Meniscus Repair

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