Lumbar rotation – crook lying – pillow
Lumbar mobility exercise, modified for those with hip pain. Particularly useful for conditions where hip adduction may be provocative, such as gluteal tendinopathy.
Read MoreHip flexion – 4 point knee double leg pulls – tws slider
Inner range hip flexor strengthening exercise. This exercise is performed on a TWS Slider, but can also be performed on a Pilates reformer.
Read MoreHip external rotators – low load isometrics – supine – belt
Low load isometric exercise for the hip external rotators. Useful alternative to the sidelying position. At home the patient can use a luggage strap, belt, scarf or sarong to tie around the knees.
Read MoreProne Apprehension Relocation Test
A test of anterior hip instability. A positive test is reproduction of the patient’s anterior hip pain, that is alleviated by removal of the anteriorly directed force. Researchers have shown a correlation between a positive test and radiological indices of instability associated with acetabular dysplasia. The combination of clinical and radiological assessments can assist in determining stability in the context of acetabular dysplasia.
Read MorePelvic tilt – crook lying – fast track rehab
Hip and lumbar mobility exercise. Useful following hip arthroscopy and anterior approach hip replacement surgery. Also helpful for those with hip and concurrent lower back pain or stiffness.
Read MoreHip flexion slide – supine – fast track rehab
Hip mobility exercise. Useful following posterior approach hip replacement surgery. Use assisted active hip flexion from crook lying early after anterior approach hip replacement or arthroscopy – to avoid excess load on the anterior capsule.
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