How to do it
Lying on your back, slide the operated leg out to the side and back, keeping your toes pointing up. Do not let the leg cross the middle.
If an exercise hurts more than you expect, stop and contact your clinician.
Lying hip abduction
Part of Hip replacement recovery
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