Hip/Knee
Side-Lying Hip Abduction
Side leg lifts for glute medius strength, important for knee and hip control.
- Glute strength
- Hip stability
How to do it
Follow the steps in order. Move in a comfortable range unless your provider said otherwise.
- Lie on your side with the bottom leg bent for balance and the top leg straight.
- Lift the top leg slightly behind the midline of the body.
- Lower slowly without rolling the pelvis back.