Muscle Energy Technique for the Hip Adductors

Muscle Energy Technique for the Hip Adductors:

• Once the hip joint is mobilized then the therapist can stretch the hip adductors with a series of contract/relax efforts
• Therapist’s left hand stabilizes the pelvis and the right hand abducts the leg to the barrier.
• Patient is instructed to gently pull the R knee down towards the table for 5-7 seconds.
• Upon relaxation the therapist abducts the leg further to the new barrier and repeats 3 to 4 times.