Hip Adduction Neutral Long Lever

Setup

Frame Setup Diagram

1: Lie supine, sacrum centred over middle gridline on base mat. Hips at 0° with legs flat on the mat.

2: Lower housing height to align flat pad with apex of medial malleoli of each ankle.

3: Feet in line with knees/hips and patella (knee caps) point to ceiling.

4: Record height of top of carriers.

Cues

1: Test bilaterally - Adduction.

2: Squeeze into pads, pull upper thighs and ankle bones together.

3: Maintain lumbar neutral, flat/still sacrum, and abdominal wall flat/hollow.

4: Discourage gluteal contraction.

5: Build to maximum force over 5 seconds.

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Last updated on 2nd Apr 2023