Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
6 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
Piriformis - tight: action - external rotation of the hip, hip abduction |
.. |
|
|
Biceps femoris - tight: action - hip extension, knee flexion, lateral rotation of the hip when the knee is flexed |
.. |
|
|
Iliopsoas - tight: action - flexion of the hip, lateral rotation of the hip, flexes torso when the legs are fixed |
.. |
|
|
Glute medius - inactive: action - abducts & rotates the femur at hip, pelvic stabilizer |
.. |
|
|
Glute Maximus - inactive: action - hip extension, external rotation of the hip |
.. |
|
|
Corrective exercises for knee abduction |
Foam roll (biceps femoris, piriformis) Hamstring stretching Supine figure 4 pulling bottom leg (piriformis) Front lunge stretch (iliopsoas) Band around ankles half squat position side ways walk Yoga ball glute bridge Single leg squat |
