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Standing Hip Abduction

Also called hip abduction standing, hip abduction in standing.

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

How to do it

Stand tall holding support. Lift your leg straight out to the side without leaning, then lower slowly.

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

Used in home programs for

  • Hip Replacement
  • Revision Hip Replacement

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