Prone Hip Internal Rotation - hip mobility drills
Exercise Overview
Prone Hip Internal Rotation is a hip mobility drill used to improve internal rotation range of motion in a stable, supported position. It is commonly prescribed when hip stiffness, joint restriction, or movement asymmetry contributes to pain or limited lower-extremity function.
Muscles Involved
Gluteus medius (anterior fibers)Gluteus minimusTensor fasciae lataeAdductor longusAdductor brevisPectineus
Related Conditions
Hip joint stiffnessFemoroacetabular impingementHip osteoarthritisPost-operative hip mobility restrictionSacroiliac-pelvic movement asymmetryMechanical low back pain related to hip mobility loss