Hip abduction
You will need a small pillow for this exercise.
- Sit on the floor with your affected knee close to a wall.
- Bend your affected knee but keep the other leg straight in front of you.
- Place a pillow between the outside of your knee and the wall.
- Put your hands slightly behind your hips for support.
- Push the outside of your knee against the pillow and the wall.
- Hold for 6 seconds, then rest for up to 10 seconds.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times.
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