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Gluteal stretch – in lying

Information for patients

Physiotherapy

Warning

Do not do this exercise if you have had a hip replacement.

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Laid on your back with kneed bent and feet flat
Fig A.

Lie on your back with knees comfortably bent (Fig A).

Ankle of the affected leg has been placed onto the opposite knee
Fig B.

Place the ankle of the affected leg onto the opposite knee (Fig B).

Hand has been placed on one knee above the ankle with the leg being pulled toward the opposite shoulder
Fig C.

Put one hand on your knee and one just above the ankle.
Slowly pull the leg towards the opposite shoulder until you feel a stretch in your buttock (Fig C).

Hold the stretch and repeat as advised by your physiotherapist.
Towel has been placed around the leg just above the ankle
Fig D.

You may find it easier to use a towel or belt around your leg just above your ankle (Fig D).

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