According to the National Osteonecrosis Foundation, Legg-Calve-Perthes disease is a rare hip disease that affects approximately one in 1,200 children. This disease is associated with inadequate blood supply to the hip joint. Without adequate blood flow, the bone becomes unstable, is likely to break easily and heal poorly. This disease may also result in a stiff hip. Hip exercises can serve to restore range of motion. Always consult your doctor before beginning exercises for this disease.
Hip Aduction
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons encourages hip abduction exercises. Lay on your back. Keeping your knees bent and feet flat, have a therapist, parent or friend place her hands on your knees. Your assistant should help you as you push your knees out and squeeze your knees back together. This exercise can help to restore flexibility.
Hip Rotation
Hip rotation can help to keep the hip muscles limber according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Lay on your back on the floor or bed. Extend your legs straight out and in line with your hips. Have a friend or family member firmly grasp the ankle of the affected leg with one hand and place the other hand on the knee. Your assistant should slowly rotate your foot and toes outward, aiming to touch your toes to the floor or bed. This stretch should be held for a few seconds before returning to the starting position. Repeat this exercise for one set of 10 repetitions daily.
Hip Flexor Stretch
A standing hip flexor stretch helps to improve muscle flexibility and mobility limitations of the hip according to Sports Injury Info. To stretch the hip flexor, stand and place your foot on a chair. Raise your opposite arm straight up. Lean with your hips towards the chair. Keep your back straight. Reach your arm sideways, over your head. You should then feel a stretch in the front of your hip. Hold this position for two to three seconds. Repeat this for one set of 10 repetitions.
Illiotibial Band Stretch
An illotibial band stretch can help to increase flexibility in the hips according to Sports Injury Info. Stand with one foot crossing over the other. A majority of your weight should be on your back foot. Reach your arm (same side as your front foot) over your head. You should feel a stretch on the outside of your hip as well as in your lower back. Hold for three seconds and repeat 10 times.
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