Wall ITB Stretch

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 back.
• Place sole of foot against the wall.
• Start with knee slightly bent.
• Slowly straighten your knee.
• Feel a stretch on the outside of your thigh and knee.
• Do not bounce into the stretch.

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