Hip Internal Rotation Standing

This is an effective way to work on internal rotation strengthening in standing. Kids tend to like it. Watch to make sure the movement is coming from the hip and not the knee or ankle .I love using a piece of paper under the shoe/foot to decrease the resistance for movement. The paper makes this activity a possibility even if you have carpeting. If you have hard floor like vinyl, tile, or hardwood, this activity would be easier than if on a mat or carpeting. Sometimes I still need the activity to be easier. Then I put some baby powder down on the hard floor to decrease the resistance even more. For the clients who need this activity, it is not uncommon for me to have to passively move the leg first and fade toward more active movement. Again, often clients who need this activity may also need upper extremity support so they can concentrate on the lower extremity movement instead of the standing balance required. My handsome model here did not require the extra support.