| 2. IT Band/Lateral Hamstring |
The IT band is a difficult structure to stretch and is often
injured among cyclists and runners. Traditional stretches
concentrate on the upper portion, but the upper and lower
portions seem to have equal rates of injury
injured among cyclists and runners. Traditional stretches
concentrate on the upper portion, but the upper and lower
portions seem to have equal rates of injury
Start on your back and, keeping your knee straight, bring the leg
across your leg so that it is at roughly a 90 degree angle to your
body. Progressively move the leg either more toward your head
and/or more toward the floor, until a stretch is felt as close to the
outside of the knee as possible. Hold for 20 seconds and then
release. Repeat 4 or 5 times.
across your leg so that it is at roughly a 90 degree angle to your
body. Progressively move the leg either more toward your head
and/or more toward the floor, until a stretch is felt as close to the
outside of the knee as possible. Hold for 20 seconds and then
release. Repeat 4 or 5 times.
