Figure 6.

Examples of hip-strength and motor-control exercises. Clam shell: A, start position, B, rotate top lower extremity open and hold, and C, variation (add knee extension), lower, and repeat. Bridging: D, start position, E, variation (extend 1 lower extremity and hold), and F, variation (add pull to chest and lower). Repeat. Resisted lateral band work: G, metatarsal placement, H, ankle placement, and I, above knee placement. Change planes. J, Step-down with heel taps. K, Lunge and reach. L, Weighted lunge and reach.