Hip Circles
Exercise Overview
The hip circle is a mobility exercise used to improve active range of motion. Start by going on your hands and knees and holding a neutral lumbar and thoracic spine. Proceed to raise on leg off of the ground and circumduct the thigh by moving it in a circular motion. You can complete 5-10 repetitions before switching directions. Be sure to keep the pelvis stable to isolate the movement as much as you can to the hip.
Muscles Involved
hip (femoroacetabular joint)hip capsule
Related Conditions
hip impingementinternal snapping hip syndromeexternal snapping hip syndromehip osteoarthritiship labral tear