Piriformis Stretch Above 90 Degrees of Hip Flexion

  • Therapist externally rotates the leg, then adducts the leg towards the opposite shoulder
  • Patient is instructed to push out with both the knee and ankle; if external rotation is more limited, push out with the ankle only
  • Upon relaxation the therapist adds further adduction and/or ER to the new barrier
  • Repeat 3 to 4 times
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