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Front Hip Stretch

Benefits of exercise:

  • Helps maintain or increase the length of the muscles at the front of the hip.

Hints:

  • Maintain neutral spine movement throughout

  • Do not "bounce" stretch position – hold static position.

  • As you lean into your front leg, don’t let your knee move past your ankle. If it does, to correct this, move your front leg forward a little.

Repetition recommended:

  • Remission Patient: 4 reps each side and time, 1 time/day.

  • Flare Patient: 2 reps each side, hold for 20seconds each time, 3 times/day.

  • Option of performing stretch while standing in long stride

References

  1. Back to Action. NAAS. Available [Online] at: https://nass.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Back-to-Action-low-resolution-version.pdf Accessed on 7 May 2019

Disclaimer: This material is not meant to replace professional advice from HCPs. Please consult your doctors/physiotherapist if you have any questions or before undertaking any physical activities.

Exercises should help reduce pain/stiffness. If these symptoms worsen, please stop the exercises and consult your physician / physiotherapist. If symptoms stay the same, consider increasing 1-2 repetitions each time.