TABLE 3.
Exercise | Purpose | Parameters |
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Hip and knee flexion in supine | Improve knee flexion and extension ROM† | 10–15 repetitions, 2 times per day |
Hip flexor stretch in supine | Improve the flexibility of the hip flexors, particularly the TFL-ITB†† | 3–5 repetitions (10–15 second hold), 2–3 times per day |
Knee flexion in prone | Improve the flexibility of the hip flexors, particularly the Rectus Femoris | 5–10 repetitions, 2 times per day |
Hip abduction with lateral rotation in side-lying | Strengthen the Posterior Gluteus Medius | Level 1: 5–10 repetitions, 1–2 times per day Level 2: 5–10 repetitions, 1–2 times per day |
Range of motion
Tensor Fasciae Latae – Iliotibial Band