Hip Circles

HIP CIRCLES

The hip circle is a mobility exercise used to improve active range of motion. Start by going on your hands and knees and holding a neutral lumbar and thoracic spine. Proceed to raise on leg off of the ground and circumduct the thigh by moving it in a circular motion. You can complete 5-10 repetitions before switching directions. Be sure to keep the pelvis stable to isolate the movement as much as you can to the hip.

Structures involved:

• hip (femoroacetabular joint)

• hip capsule

Related conditions:

• hip impingement

• internal snapping hip syndrome

• external snapping hip syndrome

• hip osteoarthritis

• hip labral tear

Exercise videos