Thera-Band Loop Hip Strengthening (Advanced)
Created By: The Academy
Description:
Advanced exercises for hip strengthening
Instructions:
Perform these exercises under the supervision of a qualified healthcare provider. Certain exercises may not be appropriate for every individual, while other exercises may be indicated. All exercises should be performed painfree.
Thera-Band Loop Hip Extension in Quadruped
Instructions:
Begin in a quadruped position on elbows and knees. Place one end of the loop under the bottom leg and the other end around your knee. Lift your top leg toward the ceiling against the band. Keep your back straight. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Loop Leg Press in Sidelying
Instructions:
Lay on your side with one end of medium or long loop wrapped around your foot. Stabilize the other end in your hand on the mat. Begin with your knees bent. Lift your top leg and extend against the band. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Loop Hip Abduction in Supine
Instructions:
Lay back on your elbows with the band wrapped round your feet or ankles. Slightly lift your leg, keeping your knee straight and push outward against the band. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Loop Straight Leg Raise
Instructions:
Use a short band around both ankles. Keep one leg on the ground as you lift the other against the band between 1 and 2 feet off the ground. Keep your knees straight. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Loop Hip Abduction in Sidelying
Instructions:
Lay on your side with a medium loop around knees. Lift leg upward, keeping the knee straight. Be sure leg is in line with trunk; don't lift in front of body. Hold and slowly return.
Thera-Band Loop Bridge (1-leg)
Instructions:
Begin with a medium length loop around your knees. Begin in the bridge position with feet flat and rear raised up of floor. While keeping your back straight, lift one knee towards your head against the band. Hold and slowly return.
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Consult your healthcare provider before beginning this exercise program. If you experience any pain or difficulty with any exercises, stop and consult your healthcare provider. The Hygenic Corporation is not liable for any injuries incurred while using exercises or programs accessed via this website. User must wear suitable eye protection such as safety goggles to protect against possibility of eye injury as a result of the band or tube snapping towards the face if grip is lost or if the band or tube breaks.