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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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