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Side-Lying Hip Internal Rotation with Weight

Side-Lying Hip Internal Rotation with Weight: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Lie on your side with knees bent and the prescribed ankle weight on the top leg. Keep the knees together while lifting the top foot, then lower without rolling your pelvis.

Body region
Hip
Position
Side Lying
Equipment
Ankle Weight; Exercise Mat
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Hip Pain / Postoperative Rehabilitation

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