1Hip Abduction
- Stand near a chair or wall to give yourself support.
- Tie a theraband around your ankles.
- Extend one leg out towards the side, putting tension on the theraband.
- Return the leg to the starting position.
- Repeat this as many times as your Physiotherapist has prescribed.
Video shows repetitions, but hold tension on band for 30s instead. Try to rest for 1-2 mins between reps.
Once daily but can be completed more frequently if easing pain.
2Wall Ball Push
- Stand with both feet firmly planted directly underneath the hips (the affected side away from the ball).
- Position the fitball below the hip in the middle portion of the outer thigh.
- Lifting the foot closest to the wall off the floor, maintain pelvic control.
- Press the knee into the fitball towards the wall.
- Soften the standing leg and move the hips slightly back.
- Hold for 5-8 seconds.
- Muscle activation should be felt in the lateral hip of the supporting leg.
Worth doing both sides. 4-5 times per week