Assisted Couch Stretch

ASSISTED COUCH STRETCH

The assisted couch stretch is a hip flexor and knee extensor stretch that uses a couch, chair or step stool as an assistive device. Start in a half kneel position with on foot placed on a couch, chair or bench. Keep the spine neutral and tilt the pelvis backwards slightly. Sit back towards your heel to feel a stretch at the front of your thigh. Hold a light stretch for 20-30 seconds. You may repeat up to 3 times with at least 30 seconds of rest between repetitions.

Muscles Involved:

• Quadriceps

  • Rectus Femoris

• Iliopsoas

Related Conditions:

• Runner’s Knee

• Jumper’s Knee

• Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

• Quadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar Tendinitis

• Meniscus Tear

• ACL Sprain

• Low Back Pain

• Anterior Pelvic Tilt

• Lower Cross Syndrome

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