Hip Strengthening PROTOCOL
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Description
o Hip muscles provide stability to the upper
and lower extremity during activity
o Are the main source of power for quick propulsive movements
Causes:
o Injury can occur due to weakness, overuse and strength imbalances
Protocol: o These exercises provide a broad spectrum
to target the majority of muscles of the hip.
Patient lies on their side with knees bent
90 degrees.
Keeping feet together, slowly raise knee
towards the ceiling
Squeeze gluteal muscles.
Hold 5 sec. Repeat 10-15 times
Frequency: 3 sets 3 times per week.
Goal: Increase glute medius strength
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Lie on back with one leg knee bent 90
degrees on the floor.
Pull the other knee towards chest.
Maintaining this position, push foot into
ground and raise hips up
Hold 5 sec. Repeat 10-15 times
Frequency: 3 sets. 3 times per week
Goal: Increase gluteal strength
STRENGTH
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