Hip abduction in side lying

Physiotherapy

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Lie on your unaffected side (Fig A).

Pushing the heel of the foot away from you, while lifting the leg — Fig B.

Close up of the foot and leg lifted — Fig B.

Push the heel of the foot away from you, while lifting the leg a few inches (Figs B and C).

Repeat as directed by your physiotherapist

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