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Iliotibial Band (ITB) Stretch

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Position:

Supine with hand grasping outside of opposite side knee.

Movement:

Keeping back and shoulders flat on floor and arm extended for support, gently pull knee and thigh across to opposite side of the body. A comfortable stretch should be felt along the lateral aspect of the thigh. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*. Repeat ___ times*, then perform this movement on the opposite side.

Important Tips:

Perform this movement slowly avoiding any jerking motions.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.

IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.