Hip Exercises with Theraband
Hip flexion -Standing- Attach elastic to a secure object at ankle level such as bannisters or table leg
– Place the loop around your ankle
-Stand facing away from the point it is secured
-Keep leg straight
-Pull the whole leg forwards
Or you can buy a fixed length loop that you step into.
Hip Extension
-Elastic attached as above
– This time stand facing the secured point
-Keep knee straight
– Pull the whole leg backwards
Or do it with the fixed length band
Hip Abduction
-Elastic as before
-Stand sideways on with working leg away from secured point
-Keep knee straight
-Pull leg outwards
-Keep foot facing forwards
Or use the fixed length band
Hip Adduction
-As before this time stand with working leg facing secured point
-Keep knee straight
-Pull across your body inwards
Hip Abduction with External Rotation (Clam)
-Loop elastic around your thighs
-With your knees bent
-Move thighs apart
Hip Abduction with Bridging
Lie on your back with your knees bent
Place the band tied around your thighs
Pull legs apart and lift your bottom up at the same time
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