Hip joint inferior glide, mobilization
A self mobilization technique for the hip join creating an inferior glide which may help in anterior hip impingement.
- start in a 4-point kneel position (on all fours) maintaining a neutral spine
- Loop one end of a strap or very strong resistance band around a secure post, and the other end around the upper part of the thigh near the hip
- gently shift your body forward, creating a tension on the strap/band creating a relative pull on the hip joint
- you have the option of doing holds with the tension, or simply move gently from side to side while creating the tension with the forward pull
- focus on relaxing the hip
- return to the start position
- repeat as needed