Hip Internal Rotation Exercise | North Vancouver Physiotherapy for Mobility & Performance

Looking to improve your hip mobility and move more efficiently? Dalen Friesen, Physiotherapist at Body Works Sports Physiotherapy in North Vancouver, demonstrates a simple and effective hip mobility exercise using a broomstick or golf club to help increase hip internal rotation.

This exercise is ideal for golfers, runners, and active individuals training in North Vancouver and across the North Shore who want to improve performance and reduce injury risk.

How This Hip Mobility Exercise Works

Using a stick placed across your hips provides visual and physical feedback to help maintain proper alignment throughout the movement.

Keep the stick level to ensure your pelvis stays in the correct plane
Gently rotate through your hips without letting your lower back compensate
Focus on controlled, smooth movement within a comfortable range

Why Big Toe Stability Matters

A key part of this exercise is keeping your big toe firmly grounded. This helps stabilize the foot so that the motion occurs at the hip joint—not the foot or ankle.

When the foot is stable, the hip can move more effectively, allowing for proper hip joint mobilization and improved internal rotation.

Benefits of Improving Hip Internal Rotation

Increasing hip internal rotation can help:

Improve golf swing mechanics and rotational sports performance
Reduce strain on the lower back, knees, and ankles
Enhance running and walking efficiency
Support injury prevention and long-term joint health

North Vancouver Physiotherapy for Hip Mobility

At Body Works Sports Physiotherapy in North Vancouver, we help patients improve mobility, reduce pain, and optimize performance through targeted physiotherapy programs.

If you’re experiencing hip stiffness, limited rotation, or discomfort with activity, our North Vancouver physiotherapy team can assess your movement and create a personalized plan to help you move better and stay active.