Hip Rotation (Flexibility)
These instructions are for the right hip. Switch sides for your left hip.
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Lie on your back on the floor. Keep your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Don’t press your neck or lower back to the floor.
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Rest your right ankle on your left knee.
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Place a towel around the back of your left thigh. Pull on the ends of the towel to pull your left knee toward your chest. Feel the stretch in your buttocks.
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Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Lower your leg back down.
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Repeat 2 to 3 times, or as instructed.
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Switch legs and repeat.
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Do this 3 times a day, or as instructed.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed:
7/1/2022
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