straightSTRAIGHT LEG RAISES FOR OTHER MUSCLES
If your doctor or therapist finds that you need to strengthen other muscles around your hip and knee, he or she may have you do straight leg raises to the inside (inner thigh lifts), the outside (side leg lifts), or the back (gluteal lifts).
To do an inner thigh lift, lie on your side with the leg you are going to exercise on the bottom and your other foot up on a chair. To do a side leg lift, lie on your side with the leg you are going to exercise on top. To do a gluteal lift, lie on your belly.
For each of these exercises, tighten your thigh muscles then lift your leg straight up away from the floor. Hold for 5 seconds, slowly lower the leg back down, and rest a few seconds.
Do 8 to 12 repetitions, 3 times a day. Your physical therapist may have you add light ankle weights as you become stronger.