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Tensor Fascia Latae Stretch

These exercises should only be performed after evaluation by a qualified medical professional and under their instruction. Failure to properly ascertain the reasons for certain injuries or the causes of pain may lead to further injury if these exercises are performed.

Should you experience pain or discomfort while doing an exercise, stop immediately. Follow only the exercises that your doctor has recommended to avoid the potential of further injury.

Purpose

To stretch the Tensor Fascia Latae (TFL).

Steps

1. Start with your right knee on the ground and your left foot on the floor with knee bent. Rest your left arm on a chair for support. Your right arm should rest at your side.
2. Pull in the stomach and posteriorly tilt the pelvis forward by using the left leg, particularly the hamstrings. The patient is then asked to translate the hips from left to right, maintaining a strong posterior pelvic tilt and gluteal contraction.
3. Stretch for a total of 5-10 seconds.
4. Repeat 3-5 times.
5. Switch sides and repeat on the left side.

Tips

• A stretch should be felt on the outside of the right hip.