Gluteal sets are easy exercises that help improve muscular contractions and strengthen thegluteal muscles of the hip.
Strong gluteal muscles help in hip extension as well as stabilization of the joint.
These exercises are very beneficial for patients who have had knee orhip replacement surgeryas well as afterlower extremity fractures.
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If a DVT mobilizes in your veins, it may travel to your lungs and be fatal.
Picture your muscles as sponges; squeezing them helps to improve circulation.
This is what happens when you do a glute set.
Flexing your ankles up and down can help keep blood moving in your lower legs as well.
How to Do Glute Sets
Gluteal sets are an easy exercise to do.
If this happens, see your healthcare provider or physical therapist.
First, try squeezing your gluteal muscles lightly and hold for a few seconds.
Then squeeze a little tighter, and tighter yet until you cannot hold your glutes any tighter.
you might repeat this sequence for ten to 15 repetitions.
Another modification is to squeeze and relax your glutes rapidly.
Once gluteal sets are easy to perform, you may want to go on to more advanced hip strengthening.
Exercises like bridges and prone straight leg raises can also help improve the strength of your buttock muscles.
This can help improve yourbed mobility, walking, and overall functional mobility.
