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Hip CARs: No, Not a Vehicle
Hip CARs (controlled articular rotations) explained — how this mobility drill helps hip control in rehab and training.
CARs means Controlled Articular Rotations — slow, owned circles through a joint’s available range. Hip CARs are a mobility and control drill, not a commute.
Why coaches use them
- Map where your hip range actually is today
- Train end-range control without bouncing
- Pair well with strength work for athletes and desk-bound clients alike
How to do a basic hip CAR (overview)
- Stand tall or use light support for balance
- Move the thigh through a slow circle: flexion → open → extension → close
- Keep the pelvis quiet; the motion should live in the hip
- Reverse direction; breathe steadily
If you feel sharp pain, pinching that worsens, or low-back takeover, stop and get coached.
Rehab context
After injury or a long layoff, CARs are often a low-threat way to reintroduce motion before loading. Your Elevation Rehab kinesiologist can place them in a full session plan.
Next step
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