
The side-lying abduction/external rotation exercise After two weeks of the strengthening program we do another exercise for two weeks.ģ. Patients can experience fatigue in the anteromedial hip region when they are performing the external hip rotation.

When the strength test reveals that the affected side is weaker than the unaffected side, then the number of sets of the unaffected side needs to be reduced to two sets of 20 repetitions instead of three sets. The patient should perform three sets of 20 repetitions on both the affected and unaffected side. This exercise can be used for the patellofemoral pain syndrome ( See PFP).

The strap is used to stabilize the thigh to prevent sagittal and frontal plane hip motion. Same position as internal rotation but now the patient performs an external rotation. The external rotation hip strengthening exercise. After two weeks the exercises will change to incorporate a more functional position for the hip joint.Ģ. The internal rotation strengthening exercise needs to be performed daily and only on the affected side for two weeks. Patients can experience fatigue in the posterolateral hip region when they are performing the internal hip rotation exercise. When the strength test reveals that the affected side is weaker than the unaffected side, then the number of sets on the unaffected side needs to be reduced to two sets of 20 repetitions instead of three sets. The patient performs an internal rotation. The other side of the resistance strap is attached around the foot of the patient’s affected hip. The elastic resistance strap is attached to the table leg 10 cm above the ground. An elastic resistance strap is used to do this exercise. The patient needs to be in a sitting position. The internal rotation hip strengthening exercise

