| Course: PHRE 3044 – Special Populations |
Movement Pattern: Single-joint | isolation |
Target: Hip Abductors |
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Expectation: [if 456 equals=”Supervised Practice”]Supervised Practice [/if 456][if 456 not_equal=”Supervised Practice”]Independent Learning[/if 456] |
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| Description: |
Standing upright. Using a spot (e.g. chair or countertop) to stabilize support leg. Secure ankle weight around the lifting leg. While maintaining good posture engage the lateral thigh / hip musculature and raise the leg away from the body. Control the movement as the leg returns to the starting position. Repeat.
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| Common Error(s): |
Inappropriate momentum | Inappropriate momentum |
| Spotting: |
Consider self-spotting option |
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