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Purpose of the exercise
Focuses on strengthening the hip abductors. Improves pelvic stability and hip control during single-leg movements. Supports balance and stability during walking and sports activities.
Supplies
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Flat surface
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Possible support point (e.g. wall or chair) for balance
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Optional dynaband or ankle weight for extra resistance
Starting position
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Stand upright with feet hip-width apart
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Arms along the body or support on a stable point
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Core slightly tightened
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Pelvis in neutral position
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Look ahead
Implementation
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Shift weight to the supporting leg
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Raise the other leg in a controlled sideways fashion
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Keep the leg extended or slightly bent
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Keep the pelvis stable
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Slowly return the leg to the starting position
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Maintain control throughout movement
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Change of leg
Points of interest
✓ Keep the pelvis stable
✓ Move controlled
✓ Core slightly tightened
✓ Stand leg slightly bent
✓ Move within a pain-free range
✗ Tilting pelvis to one side
✗ Excessive trunk movement
✗ Execution too fast
✗ Move leg forward or backward
✗ Ignoring pain in hip or lower back
When this exercise?
Abduction in stance is used to strengthen the hip abductors and improve pelvic stability. The exercise is important for movements where the body is loaded on one leg, such as walking, climbing stairs and sports movements.
Within rehabilitation, this exercise is often used for complaints around the hip, knee or lower back where improvement of hip stability is desired. In addition, the exercise can be used preventively to improve pelvic and hip control. Application, loading and progression should always take place in consultation with a physiotherapist or other qualified professional to ensure that the exercise is safe and tailored to individual load capacity, complaints and recovery status.
