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Transfemoral Prone Hip Extension Positioning

Transfemoral Prone Hip Extension Positioning: start and finish positions
Start and finish positions. Photographs by BoneArc.

How to do it

Prone positioning prevents hip-flexion contracture.

Body region
Hip
Position
Prone
Equipment
Pillow
Recovery phase
Early recovery
Purpose
Range Of Motion

Used in home programs for

  • Pelvic Health / Amputee Rehabilitation

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