Pectineus – Stretching

Joe Muscolino

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    The pectineus is stretched with extension, abduction, and lateral (medial) rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.

     

    Note: This stretch position will stretch the pectineus along with the adductors longus and brevis.

     

    The pectineus is stretched with extension, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.

    The pectineus is stretched with extension, abduction, and lateral rotation of the thigh at the hip joint.