Piriformis Syndrome - Injuries; Poisoning - Merck Manuals

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July 07,2024

1. Lie on involved side.

2. Keep shoulders and hips in line with ankles slightly behind the body with the knees bent approximately 90°.

3. Keep feet together while lifting left knee up toward the ceiling.

4. Lower and repeat.

5. Repeat exercise lying on the uninvolved side.

6. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 3 times a day.

7. Special Instructions

a. For added resistance, place a band around the knees, start with the least resistance.

1. Lie on back with both knees bent and feet on floor/table.

2. Perform abdominal and gluteus maximus contraction and lift buttocks off floor.

3. Keep legs in neutral position.

4. Return to start position.

5. Perform 3 sets of 10 repetitions, 1 time a day.

6. Special Instructions

a. Maintain neutral spine.

b. For added resistance place a band just above the knees. Start with least resistance band.

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