This video demonstrates a hip abduction exercise.
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The hip abduction exercise helps to strengthen the balance and the hip muscles. Stand upright supporting your one hand on the back of a chair. |
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Keeping an upright stance, and the weight on the one leg, raise the other leg slowly to the side. |
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Hold it in this position and then slowly lower it again. Repeat the sequence 10 times. |
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