Table 4. Intervention: exercises

Exercise Instructions Purpose Frequency Repetitions
Quadruped rock back On hands and knees, pull in abs, rock back toward heels. Improve hip flexionElongate short piriformis 3 times per week 15 times, hold for 10~15 seconds at end 2 set
Side-lying hip IR with sandback (3 kg) Pull in abs.Move in hip joint onlyDo not let pelvis rotateAlternately for both side Strengthen hip internal rotators, Elongate short piriformis 3 times per week 15 times, hold for 10~15 seconds at end Start without weight and build gradually weight 2 set
Prone hip IR Pull in abs.Do not let pelvis rotationAlternately for both side Elongate short piriformis 3 times per week 15 times, hold for 10~15 seconds at end 1 set
Sitting hip flexion Pull in abs.Do not let pelvis posterior rotateAlternately for both side Strengthen hip flexors 3 times per week 15 times, hold for 10~15 seconds at endAs tolerated, gradually increase ROM 2 set