3 Versions of a ✔️ [Hip Bridge] ✔️ for Total Knee Replacement Therapy At Home
Hip bridge is an effective way to improve glute and hip strength after knee replacement surgery.
A simple hip bridge may benefit bed mobility, getting up from a chair, and the overall funtion of the hip.
3 Versions of a Hip Bridge
- Quadriceps dominant
- Hamstring dominant
- Neutral
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