Adductor Brevis – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The adductor brevis (of the adductor group) is stretched with abduction and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.

     

    The adductor group is composed of the:

    • pectineus
    • adductor longus
    • gracilis
    • adductor brevis
    • adductor magnus

     

    Note: The adductor longus will also be stretched with this position.

     

    The adductor brevis (of the adductor group) is stretched with abduction and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.

    The adductor brevis (of the adductor group) is stretched with abduction and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.