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Table 2 Home exercise program for hip muscle retraining, trunk muscle retraining, functional and activity specific retraining and stretching: a semi-standardised approach

From: A phase II trial for the efficacy of physiotherapy intervention for early-onset hip osteoarthritis: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial

Home exercise program

Exercise

Aim

Description

Timeframe

Deep hip rotator strengthening

Optimize hip neuromuscular control and improve dynamic stability of hip

See Additional file 2

Session 1 - 4

Hip extensor muscle strengthening

Optimize hip neuromuscular control and improve dynamic stability of hip

See Additional file 2

Session 1 - 6

Hip abductor muscle strengthening

Optimize hip neuromuscular control and improve dynamic stability of hip

See Additional file 2

Session 2 - 8

Functional strengthening

Improve gluteal and lower limb strength. Practice movement patterns required for optimal daily function

See Additional file 2

Session 3 - 8

Balance exercises

Improve proprioception and dynamic stability of hip and pelvis

See Additional file 2

Session 2 - 8

Anterior hip stretch

Assist in regaining full hip extension range of movement

See Additional file 2

Session 2 - 8