Sample Hip Exercises

Level (Basic) for non-THA conditions: Goal is to increase strength of major hip stabilizers in non-weight bearing and weight bearing positions.

Clam shells, hip abduction, bridging, straight leg lifts (supine and prone), side planks, wall squats with Theraband loop and general flexibility exercises as indicated

 

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Level (intermediate): dynamic (surface or body-on-leg) single leg stance activities, lunges (forward), lateral step-in-out, step-down (multidirection); side plank progression (on dynamic surface; leg elevated or offset). Note: small hand weights or arms extended forward will add the additional demand to multidirectional stabilizers

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In the video below, watch the model and see if you notice the compensatory movement at the femur? What weakness pattern does the compensation suggest? What modifications would you make to this exercise to improve form and prevent injury?

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Level (Advanced): Resisted dynamic stability, high stepping, lateral hop, box jumps

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