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Standing Cable Hip Abduction

Standing Cable Hip Abduction: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Stand with support and the low cable attached to the working ankle. Move that leg sideways away from your body without leaning, then return slowly.

Body region
Hip
Position
Standing
Equipment
Cable Machine
Recovery phase
Mid recovery
Purpose
Strengthening

Used in home programs for

  • Hip Pain / Postoperative Rehabilitation

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