Hamstring Stretch - Hurdle Style
Professional Rationale
A classic hamstring stretch - it is very important that the patient maintains a neutral lumbar spine to effectively stretch the hamstring and to avoid loading the lumbar spine.
Client Rationale
This is an exercise to stretch your hamstrings, or the muscle that runs along the back of your thigh.
Instructions
- Lean forward at the hips until a gentle stretch is felt in the hamstring.
- Keep chest forward.
- Do not slouch or round out your low back.
- Do not bounce while performing the stretch.
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