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Flexion and Extension
The Patient Lies on the back. Grab an ankle w/ one hand and the knee with the other. Now flex the knee and flex the thigh over the abdomen. During the extension, place one hand under the patient's buttocks and the other hand on the knee. Now lift the hip and push the knee downwards while keeping the knees extended. Hip extension can also be down w/ the patient lying face down, by placing one hand above the hip and the other on the knee. Lift the knee while pressing on the back.

Abduction and Adduction
The patient lies on the back. Separate the thighs, then cross them. Keep the legs stretched out.

Rotation
The patient lies on the back. Grab the ankle w/ one hand and the knee w/ the other. Rotate the thigh as you flex and extend.

Circumduction
Stretch the leg out and bring it outwards, up, inwards, and down. This also ensures rotation of the pelvis.

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