Rupture of the superficial hip flexor – Step 4

Rehabilitation starts with the exercises in Step 1. When the exercises can be performed without pain, rehabilitation starts on the next step.

How often and for how long should I train? Training frequency and duration are individual. Start with about 3 repetitions per workout. exercise and at least 3 times a week. Slowly increase the number of repetitions and load without exceeding the pain threshold

Do I have to do the whole program every time? No, you can divide the exercises into different days. The most important thing is to exercise regularly and gradually increase the intensity

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Instruction

Read the full instruction for rehabilitation here

The time in minutes indicates the time distribution between stretching, balance and strength if you train for one hour.
Whether you train for one hour or 10 minutes, for example, is adapted to your starting point – and can be increased over time.

Condition

Unlimited: Cycling, swimming and running on

Stretching

10 min

Stand with your training leg straight on a step/stool while bending your front body slightly forwards. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds.

Stand on one leg. Support yourself with one hand against a wall or chair. Bend the opposite knee and grasp your foot with the hand on the same side. Pull your foot upwards and your knee slightly backwards, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your thigh. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise, alternating between your right and left legs.

Stand with one foot on a chair and the other leg stretched out behind you. Shift your weight forwards so that you feel a gradual stretch at the front of your hip. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

Sit with your knees bent and the soles of your feet touching. Place your hands on both knees and slowly push your knees apart, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your groin. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds. Relax for 20 seconds.

Stand up straight with your hands on your hips. Gently arch your back and press down slightly with your hands to deepen the arch, so that you feel a gradual stretch in your abdominal muscles. Hold the position for 20 seconds. Relax for 20 seconds.

Coordination

10min

Balance on two feet on the balance board. To begin with, use your hand to support yourself against the wall. Later, balance on one foot without support. Try holding it later balance with your eyes closed.

“The Runner”. Stand on your training leg with your knee straight. Bend your body forwards at a 90-degree angle and lift your good leg straight backwards and the opposite arm straight forwards. Maintain your balance on the supporting leg for as long as possible. If necessary, use one hand to support yourself against the wall at the start. Once you feel confident, you can make the exercise more challenging by closing your eyes.

Strength

40 min

Secure an exercise band at hip height in front of you. Sit on a chair facing the exercise band. Loop the exercise band around your ankle. Lift and extend your leg. Then slowly bend your knee so that the exercise band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds and slowly straighten your knee again.

Attach an exercise band at ankle height behind you. Sit on a chair with your back against the exercise band. Loop the exercise band around your shin, just above the ankle joint. Slowly straighten your knee so that the exercise band tightens. Hold the tension for a few seconds, then slowly bend your knee again.

Attach an exercise band at ankle height behind you. Sit on a chair with your back against the resistance band. Wrap the resistance band around your shin just above the ankle. Slowly stretch your knee to tighten the elastic band. Hold the tension for a few seconds and slowly bend the knee again

Attach an exercise band to a sturdy chair leg. Get down on all fours with your head facing away from the band. Loop the exercise band around one foot (the instep). Lift the leg with the band attached and pull your knee forwards so that the band tightens. Slowly bring your leg back.

“Bicycle crunch”. Lie on your back. Place your hands behind your head. Make cycling movements with your legs and bring your right elbow towards your left knee and your left elbow towards your right knee in turn. Fully extend the leg that is raised.

Lie on your side with your hips and knees bent with the training leg on top. Rotate forwards slightly so that your belly button points towards the ground. Place the elastic band around your thighs just above your knees. Lift the top knee free from the bottom knee as much as possible. Hold the position for a few seconds and slowly return to the starting position.

Attach an exercise band behind you at hip height. Stand with both feet on a step, with the exercise band around your hips. Push off with both feet and land on both feet in front of the step.

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