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Single Leg Stretch

Plane of Motion

Sagittal

Muscle Focus

Anterior Spinal Stabilizer

Transversus Abdominis

  • To maintain the lumbo-pelvic stabilization.

Diagram showing transverse abdominis muscle in red from front, side, and back views. Includes ribs and pelvis. Labels: front, side, back.

Spinal Flexors

Rectus Abdominis, Internal Oblique, External Oblique

  • To keep the spine in flexion.

    Diagram of abdominal muscles showing labeled sections: rectus abdominis, external oblique, internal oblique, transversus abdominis.

Hip Flexors

Iliopsoas, Rectus Femoris, Sartorius, Tensor Fasciae Latae, Pectineus

  • To maintain the extended leg in a 45-degree angle.

  • To bend the knee into the chest.


Diagram of hip flexor muscles labeled: Psoas, Iliacus, Sartorius, Tensor Fascia Lata, Rectus Femoris, Pectineus. Text: Hip Flexors.

Other Muscles at Play

  • Hip extensors & knee extensors to straighten the leg.

  • Plantar flexors to point the feet.

  • Shoulder flexors, shoulder extensors, elbow flexors, and elbow extensors to pull the knee to the chest & stabilize the scapula.




Objectives
  • Focus on maintaining a stable trunk in flexion and the hips stable with the tailbone anchored as the legs move.

  • Develop differentiation of femur in pelvis.

  • Stretch and lengthen the legs in the stable pelvis.

  • Use the hand position to guide the hip, knee, ankle alignment.

  • The lower back is imprinted while the pelvis remains in neutral to ensure a strong connection to the core. Cueing to work from the pelvic floor muscles helps to provide lumbo-pelvic stabilization.

  • Focus on breathing to synchronize the movement.

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