I find ITB stretches in lying unconvincing due to the difficultly of
negating compensatory lumbopelvic movements.
Those stretches in standing, seem to keep the hip extension and lumbar
flexion more successfully than other prone/sidelying techniques regards
kevin -----Original Message-----
From: Scott Vowles <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: 06 December 1998 17:51
Subject: Re: ITT stretches
>The Ober's test is effective for both determining ITB tightness and
>stretching the ITB. Look in any ortho text and you should find it. It is
>most effective when the individual has assistance, but can be done alone.
>There are other ways to stretch the ITB, but Ober's is probably the best.
>Has anyone else had good success with Ober's or any other stretches for
>ITBS?
>
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>On Sun, 6 Dec 1998, sophie dhenin wrote:
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>> Hello everyone!
>> Who can help me find a simple and effective stretch for the iliotibial
>> band / tract ?
>> Thanks in advance
>>
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