Side-Lying Hip Adduction
Strengthens the inner thigh.
What it helps
Strengthens the inner-thigh muscles that help control the leg and steady the hip and knee.
How to do it
- Lie on your side with the top leg bent and crossed in front.
- Keep the bottom leg straight and lift it a few inches.
- Hold briefly, then lower slowly.
Commonly done as 2-3 sets of 10-15, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Side-Lying Hip Adduction is part of 2 recovery programs, typically at the restoring motion (weeks 3–8) and before surgery · build (4–8 weeks before surgery) stages. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.