Iliacus – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The iliacus is stretched with extension of the thigh at the hip joint.

     

    Note: If the knee in back is excessively flexed, then the stretch will move over to the rectus femoris of the quadriceps femoris group.

    The iliacus is stretched with extension of the thigh at the hip joint.

    The iliacus is stretched with extension of the thigh at the hip joint.