ADDUCTION
Lay on your side with your uninjured leg on top. Cross your
uninjured leg over the top of your injured leg and place
your foot flat on the floor. Raise your uninjured leg as far as
you can go while keeping the leg straight. Hold for 3
seconds. Slowly lower your leg. Relax. Do 10 repetitions
3 times a day.
Optional Water Weight Abduction Exercises:
Fill both sides of the weight bag with equal amounts of
water. Start at 1 pound on each side and increase amount
as you increase strength. Put your forefoot through the
hole in the weight bag and drape the water bag around
the foot and ankle of your injured leg. Do exercise as
instructed above.
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