2 Best Physiotherapy Exercises for Hip Flexibility

I   Forward Lunge Forearm to Instep

It’s very important to keep the hips flexible and strong, as they take considerable stress from everyday activities like walking and climbing stairs. This lunge goes beyond the usual range of motion to open the hip joints and provide a deep stretch in the hips and thighs.

1. Standing tall with your feet shoulder width apart, step your left leg forward with a longer than normal stride. Land softly with weight evenly distributed over the heel and mid-foot,extending your right leg behind.

2.Move into a deep lunge by lowering your hips to the floor, bending your right knee, and placing your left hand on the floor for support.

3.Don’t allow your knee to cross over your ankle as you bend the front leg Feel the stretch through both Move your right fore- sides of the hips arm inside the left leg to stretch deeper. Keep your back straight and hold for 15 to 20 seconds, and then repeat on the opposite side.

4. For more strength and better balance,contract your glutes on both sides throughout this movement. As an added bonus, you’ll train your glutes to be engaged in other everyday movements.

II  Forward Lunge with Overhead Reach

Performing stretches that combine multiple muscle groups can be very effective.Not only does this allow you to multi-task as far as stretching is concerned,it’s also practical because most activities involve more than one major muscle group.

1.Stand with your back straight, with feet and legs aligned and hands on hips. Engage your core muscles as you move into the lunge Step forward 3 or 4 feet with your left leg. 

2.Keep a slight bend in your right knee back behind you.Slowly shift your weight on to the front foot and find a balance without wobbling.

3. Keeping your torso squared, raise your right arm overhead and drop your hips slightly lower to the floor until you feel the stretch throughout your body.Hold for 15 to 20 seconds. Repeat on the opposite side with your right leg in front, left leg behind, and left arm overhead.