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In this video from Mobile Physio, discover the #1 exercise to improve hip strength and ankle stability – essential for better balance, injury prevention, and confident movement.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, an athlete looking to boost performance, or just want to feel more stable on your feet, this simple but powerful exercise is for you!

✅ Benefits:

Builds hip and ankle strength
Improves posture and alignment
Enhances balance and coordination
Great for all fitness levels

🎯 No equipment needed – just a few minutes a day can make a big difference!

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Transcript
00:00Welcome to Mobile Physio, your go-to for expert physiotherapy and mobility tips.
00:05Today, we're revealing one powerful exercise that strengthens your hips and ankles,
00:09improves your balance, and helps you move with more control and confidence.
00:13Your hips and ankles are key stabilizers in the body.
00:17Weakness here can lead to knee pain, poor posture, and even falls.
00:21But don't worry, one simple movement can activate and strengthen both,
00:25a person stumbling on uneven ground, arrows highlighting hip and ankle joints,
00:30athlete doing balance drills, top exercise revealed, single leg Romanian deadlift,
00:35stand tall with feet hip-width apart, shift your weight to one leg, with a slight knee bend.
00:41Hinge forward at the hips while extending your opposite leg straight back,
00:44keep your back straight and hips level, return slowly to standing, repeat 8-12 times per side,
00:50calf raises, stand upright with feet hip-width apart, slowly rise onto the balls of your feet,
00:55lifting your heels as high as possible, focus on squeezing your calf muscles at the top,
01:01pause at the top for 1-2 seconds, lower your heels back down in a slow, controlled motion,
01:06aim for 2-3 sets of 10-15 reps.
01:10Lateral band walks, place the resistance band just above your knees for easier movement
01:15or around your ankles for more intensity, stand with feet hip-width apart to put tension on the band,
01:20bend your knees slightly and push your hips back into a quarter squat position,
01:23keep your chest up and core engaged, step laterally with your right foot while keeping tension on the
01:28band, follow with your left foot to return to hip-width stance, repeat, take 8-10 steps in one
01:34direction, then switch, and go the other way, heel-to-toe balance drill, stand tall near a wall
01:40or sturdy surface, place one foot directly in front of the other, so the heel of your front foot touches
01:45the toes of your back foot. Like walking on a tightrope, hold this position for 10-30 seconds,
01:52keep your arms relaxed by your sides or extend them out for balance, carefully step back and switch
01:57foot positions, repeat the hold, benefits you will feel, consistently doing this exercise improves
02:02ankle control, hip strength, and overall stability, helping with walking, running, sports, or just daily
02:09life. Add this to your weekly routine 2-3 times a week, and feel the difference. If you found this
02:16helpful, don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to Mobile Physio for more expert tips.

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