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Hip flexion (lying down, leg straight)
- Lie on your back with your affected leg straight. You can bend your other leg, if that feels more comfortable.
- Tighten the thigh muscles in your affected leg by pressing the back of your knee down. Hold your knee straight.
- Keeping the thigh muscles tight and your leg straight, lift your affected leg up so that your heel is about 12 inches off the floor. Hold for about 6 seconds, then lower slowly.
- Repeat 8 to 12 times.
- It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.
Current as of: May 1, 2026
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