Active Balance Physio & Wellness

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03/09/2026

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16/08/2026

Tight, weak or niggly hips? 👀

Hip flexor strength is one of the most overlooked pieces of the puzzle. These muscles drive your knee through every stride, every step and every change of direction, and when they can’t hold up, the load gets shifted elsewhere. Usually to your lower back, your hip joint, or your knee.

The lying banded hip flexion is one of our go-to starting points. The band adds resistance right through the range, so the hip flexor has to work against something rather than just lifting the weight of the leg. It also strengthens the muscle in the deep, end-range position most people are weakest in.

We often program this as 3 x 10-12 reps per side, focusing on driving the knee up under control, keeping the opposite leg still, and lowering slowly rather than letting it drop.

It looks simple. Done properly, it builds hip strength and control that carries straight over into running, lifting and getting through a day at your desk without the ache.

Like all rehab and training, it should be tailored to your body, load and goals.

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135 Daws Road
Edwardstown, SA
5042

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Wednesday 8am - 7pm
Thursday 8am - 7pm
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