Distracted Hip Internal Rotation

DISTRACTED HIP INTERNAL ROTATION

This is a mobilization exercise that uses a pullup assist band to assist in stretching the hip joint. Start by looping a band around the upper thigh and anchor it to a stable object (such as a squat rack) beside you. Place the target hip’s leg in the front leg position of a split squat kneel position. Proceed to move the hip into internal rotation by using your hand to guide the knee towards your body’s midline. Relax the hip muscles to allow the band to pull on your upper thigh.

Structures Involved:

• Hip Joint Capsule

Related Conditions

• Hip Impingement

• Hip Osteoarthritis

• Hip Hypomobility

• External snapping hip syndrome

• ITB syndrome

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