Phase II: Hip Hikes Off Step

Always follow your therapist’s instructions for your customized rehabilitation, even if they differ from what you see here.

Instructions:

• Stand with surgical leg on a step with opposite leg hanging off the edge
• While maintaining a tall stance, allow hips to sag on the side of the foot hanging off the step
• Contract muscles so that the leg and hip are raised upward “hiking” the hip upward
• Relax and again allow the foot to drop below step level

Reps/Duration:

• Perform 2 sets of 10-20 repetitions, at least 3-4 times per week
• Repeat on opposite leg

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