Hip exercises

hip and knee flexion

Goal:

-To strengthen the muscles which bend the thigh and the leg and shorten the lower extremity.

Procedure:

-The patient position is lying on his/her back while keeping both lower extremities straight.

-Bend your lower extremity and feel the contraction of the muscle.
-Try to hold this position for 5 seconds then return to the starting position.

Notes

-Do not do the exercises unless advised by your doctor.

-Repetitions of each exercise depend on your tolerance and condition, usually between 30-50 times.

-If you feel any pain while doing the exercises stop and ask your doctor.