Hip joint lateral glide, mobilization

A self mobilization technique for the hip join creating a lateral glide which may help in 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 sideways, creating a tension on the strap/band creating a relative lateral pull on the hip joint
you have the option of doing holds with the tension, or simply move gently forward and backward while creating the tension with the lateral pull
focus on relaxing the hip
return to the start position
repeat as needed

Exercise