Muscle Energy Technique for the L Tensor Fascia Latae

Muscle Energy Technique for the L Tensor Fascia Latae
  • Therapist’s right hand is placed over the lateral aspect of the L knee to stabilize the patella
  • Therapist’s left hand stabilizes the left ASIS
  • Femur is extended and externally rotated by the therapist’s R hand
  • Therapist adducts the subject’s leg until resistance is felt
  • Subject attempts to abduct the leg
  • Upon relaxation the therapist adducts the leg further
  • This is repeated 3-4 times