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Quadruped Hip Abduction (Strength)
These instructions are for your right leg. Switch sides for your left leg.
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Get down on the floor on your hands and knees.
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Lift your right leg up and out to the side. Keep the knee bent. Raise your leg as high as is comfortable. Hold for 5 seconds, or as instructed.
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Slowly lower your leg back to the floor.
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Repeat 10 times, or as instructed.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer:
Thomas N Joseph MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Trina Bellendir PT
Date Last Reviewed:
2/1/2022
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