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Hip Adductor Stretch

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

Steps

1. Sit with your back up against a wall while maintaining a neutral spine.
2. Place the soles of your feet together with your knees facing outward.
3. Feel your hips rotate as your knees fall toward the floor.
4. Place your hands on the floor behind the hips to assist in lifting and rotating the pelvis while gently pushing your knees further toward the floor.
5. Hold for 3-5 seconds. Repeat 5 times.

Tips

• You can add pressure to the knees for a more intense stretch.