Hip & Knee Exercises
Rehabilitation & Strengthening Exercises
Our comprehensive collection of hip and knee exercises designed by physical therapists to help with rehabilitation, pain management, and strengthening. These exercises target conditions like osteoarthritis, ACL injuries, hip and knee replacements, and improve overall lower extremity function.
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Browse our complete collection of hip and knee exercises below. Each exercise includes clear instructions and demonstration images to ensure proper form and effectiveness.
This exercise strengthens the hip flexors and quadriceps while improving core stability.
This exercise targets the hip abductors to improve strength and stability.
This exercise targets the hip muscles by raising the top knee while keeping the feet together.
This exercise strengthens the quadriceps by extending the knee from a seated position.
This stretch targets the hamstrings by leaning forward while seated.
This exercise strengthens the hip abductors by raising the leg to the side while standing.
This variation of the clamshell uses an elastic band to increase resistance while raising the top knee.
This stretch targets the hamstrings using a towel to assist in pulling the leg up.
This exercise involves sliding the heel towards the buttock to bend the knee while lying on your back.
This exercise strengthens the glutes by extending the leg backward while standing.
This exercise targets the hip abductors using an elastic band while lying on your back.
This exercise improves strength and balance by standing up from a seated position without using hands.
This exercise strengthens the quadriceps by lifting the foot while a towel is placed under the knee.
This exercise strengthens the adductors by squeezing an object between the knees while lying on your back.
This exercise improves balance by standing on one leg.
Common Hip & Knee Conditions
Hip Osteoarthritis
Exercises that help with hip osteoarthritis focus on maintaining joint mobility and strengthening supporting muscles.
18 exercises available
Lumbar Strain/Sprain
Exercises that help with lumbar strain/sprain focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
11 exercises available
Knee Osteoarthritis
Exercises that help with knee osteoarthritis focus on maintaining joint mobility and strengthening supporting muscles.
16 exercises available
Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome
Exercises that help with greater trochanteric pain syndrome focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
14 exercises available
Hip Flexor Strain
Exercises that help with hip flexor strain focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
12 exercises available
Patellar Tendinopathy (Jumper's Knee)
Exercises that help with patellar tendinopathy (jumper's knee) focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
12 exercises available
ACL Tear/Reconstruction
Exercises that help with acl tear/reconstruction focus on rebuilding strength, stability, and proper movement patterns.
12 exercises available
Hamstring Strain
Exercises that help with hamstring strain focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
11 exercises available
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
Exercises that help with patellofemoral pain syndrome focus on improving knee tracking and quadriceps strength.
11 exercises available
Hip Instability
Exercises that help with hip instability focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
14 exercises available
Gluteal Tendinopathy
Exercises that help with gluteal tendinopathy focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
10 exercises available
Adductor Strain/Tendinopathy
Exercises that help with adductor strain/tendinopathy focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
10 exercises available
Lumbar Instability
Exercises that help with lumbar instability focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
10 exercises available
Cervical Muscle Tension
Exercises that help with cervical muscle tension focus on improving lower extremity function, mobility, and strength.
10 exercises available
About Hip & Knee Exercises
Hip and knee exercises are designed to improve mobility, stability, and strength in the lower extremity. Whether you're recovering from an injury like an ACL tear, managing a chronic condition like osteoarthritis, rehabilitating after joint replacement surgery, or looking to prevent future issues, these exercises can help maintain optimal function. Our collection includes exercises targeted at various conditions affecting the hip and knee, with options for all ability levels and recovery stages.