Hip extensions are hip exercises that increase the angle between your hip and upper leg. They are important in knee rehabilitation.
Page updated March 2024 by Dr Sheila Strover (Clinical Editor)
Why is hip extension important in knee rehabilitation?
Limping in a slightly crouched position is common with knee problems, and can cause problems with later hip extension.
The hip and lower back are often neglected in knee rehabilitation, but they are help to improve gait and stability of the knee.
What muscles are exercised during hip extension exercises?
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Quote:
"...The gluteus maximus....is one of the primary hip extensors"
Citation: Neto WK, Soares EG, Vieira TL, Aguiar R, Chola TA, Sampaio VL, Gama EF. Gluteus Maximus Activation during Common Strength and Hypertrophy Exercises: A Systematic Review. J Sports Sci Med. 2020 Feb 24;19(1):195-203. PMID: 32132843; PMCID: PMC7039033.
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See also ...
- Range of motion
- Hip abduction
- Hip adduction
- Hip flexion and adduction
- Hip flexions
- Hip external rotation
- Hip external rotation and abduction
eBook - Cornerstones of Early Knee Rehabilitation
Simple ebook offering both exercises and explanations of why they are important.