Iliotibial Band Stretch Sidelying

Professional Rationale
A baseline ITB stretch. The ITB is hard to stretch due to it's length an connective tissue nature, therefore the effectiveness of this stretch can be increased when combined with the foam roller exercise.

Client Rationale
This is a stretch to help stretch your iliotibial band, which is a band of connective tissue that runs along the outside of your thigh. It helps to stabilize your hip in standing activities and transitional motions.



Instructions

• Lie on your side.
• Bend bottom leg up slightly.
• Drop your top leg off of the table/bed and relax your leg..
• You will feel a stretch along the outside of your thigh.
• Do not bounce.

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