Hip · Mid recovery
Side-Lying Hip Abduction
Also called Hip Abduction: Side-lying, Hip Abductor Strengthening: Side-lying leg lift.
How to do it
Keep the top leg straight and in line with your body. Lift it toward the ceiling without rolling backward, then lower with control.
- Body region
- Hip
- Position
- Side Lying
- Equipment
- No equipment
- Recovery phase
- Mid recovery
- Purpose
- Strengthening
Used in home programs for
- Hip Osteoarthritis
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