Physiotherapy
Warning
Do not do this exercise if you have had a hip replacement.
To view video demonstrations of the below exercises please click gluteal stretch – in sitting exercises.


Sit safely towards the edge of a seat.
Lift the ankle of the affected leg on to the opposite knee and secure it with your hand
(Fig A and Fig B).

Sit upright and tilt the top of the pelvis forward bending at the hip until you feel a pull in the buttock (Fig C).
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