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Iliotibial Band Stretch
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| Purpose: |
To gain flexibility in the fibrous band of tissue that is located along the outside of the thigh and knee |
| Start Position: |
Lying on your back with a rope looped around the foot of the leg to be stretched |
| Action: |
Using the rope, pull the leg across your body at an angle approximately 20-30 degrees from the floor |
| Parameters: |
Hold stretch for 30 seconds, Repeat 3-5 times |
| Tips: |
Stabilize the hip of the side being stretched firmly to the ground so no rotation of your trunk occurs |
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