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Ilio-Tibial Band (ITB) Stretches

Muscles: Gluteus Minimus, Gluteus Medius, Tensor Fascia Latae, Sartorius & Ilio-Tibial Band (ITB) Method: Stand upright and cross one leg behind the other. Lean towards the foot that is at the rear of the other leg. Physiotherapy, Injury Prevention & Fitness Recommendations: Avoid bouncing when the muscle is cold Stop if the stretch causes […]

Common Stretches & Advice

Gluteal Muscles Stretch; Sitting

Muscles: Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Ilio-Tibial Band & Gluteus Maximus Method: Sit with one leg straight and the other leg crossed over your knee toward your opposite shoulder. Keep your back straight and your shoulders facing forward. Physiotherapy, Injury Prevention & Fitness Recommendations: Stop if the stretch causes pain Perform the stretch in […]

Common Stretches & Advice

Hamstring Muscle Stretch; Standing

Muscles: Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, Soleus & Gastrocnemius Method: Stand upright and raise one leg on to an object. Keep the leg straight and your toes pointing straight up. Keep your back straight and lean forward. Physiotherapy, Injury Prevention & Fitness Recommendations: Avoid bouncing when the muscle is cold Stop if the stretch […]

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