Side lying hip abduction exercises may sound like they'd be complicated, but they're a lot more understandable than you'd think. They are simply exercises that you do lying on your side while moving one leg away from its normal, aligned orientation. These exercises are meant for strengthening your gluteus medius (your side butt) and your hips.
There are many reasons why strengthening these muscles is important. Some reasons include:
Some side lying hip abduction exercises are:
If you want more instruction on how to safely and effectively perform these exercises, schedule an appointment with one of our physical therapists online or by calling our office at (206) 327-9880.