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hip surgery
Standing TFL and ITB Stretch
HOW: Example – right TFL and QL. Get set-up standing followed by taking a step backwards and to the opposite side. For example, if you step with your right foot, it should be behind and to the left of your left foot. Now reach up...
Single Leg Balance - Off Step
HOW : Find a step or elevated surface. Line yourself up sideways to the step and place your leg on it. Push yourself up and hold a single leg balance position. FEEL : Keep your core and glutes squeezed as hard as you can to...
Supine Pelvic Tilt
WHY: This exercise will help you to learn low back and pelvic body awareness. Learning body awareness in these regions is important when trying to manage pain now and in the future. This exercise also promotes motion in this region and can help with stiffness...
Isometric Supine Clam - Band
HOW: Get set-up laying on your back with your knees bent. Place a band on around and above your knees. Perform the exercise by separating your knees pushing out against the band as hard as you can and holding this position. FEEL: You will feel...
Isometric Supine Hip Adduction
HOW: Get set-up laying on your back with your knees bent. Place a foam roller, yoga block, your fists, or any object you feel comfortable with to squeeze in between your distal thighs and knees. You want your thighs to be at least parallel to...
Standing QL Stretch
HOW: Example - right TFL. Get set-up standing followed by taking a step backwards and to the opposite side. For example, if you step with your right foot, it should be behind and to the left of your left foot. Now reach up into the...
Seated March
HOW: Get set-up seated with your feet supported on the ground. While keeping your trunk upright and tall and low back relatively neutral, lift one knee up towards the ceiling while keeping your knee bent. Hold for a moment, then lower down and perform on...
Prone Hip External And Internal Rotation - AROM
HOW: Get set-up laying on your stomach with your knee bent at 90 degrees so that your shin is facing up towards the ceiling. While keeping your hips and pelvis flat and parallel to the ground, slowly let your foot fall out to one side...
Frog Bridge
HOW: Get set-up on your back with your knees bent and the bottom of both feet touching one another so that the outside of your ankles are on the ground. Flatten your lower back into the ground followed by bridging up and lowering down. Repeat....
Cat Cow - Lumbar Spine
WHY: This exercise will help with learning back and pelvic body awareness as well as it promotes global mobility of these regions. This exercise also provides the opportunity for your back to get comfortable with moving in and out of your spinal flexion and extension...