The muscles are essential to proper running form, so be sure to stretch them out once you know what’s wrong.
, so if they’re tight, they’ll compromise spinal positioning, which affects posture. Bad posture decreases efficiency and also increases injury risk.
The Thomas Test examines the iliopsoas, the group of muscles that connects the spine to your legs, through the pelvis; the rectus femoris, thethat run from your hip to your knee; and the tensor fascia latae, the lateral thigh muscle that lies underneath your iliotibial band. Collectively, they make up the hip flexor muscles. Depending on the results of the test, you’ll know which of them needs treatment.
A passed Thomas Test, where the back and thigh are flat against the table and the knee hangs off at a 90-degree angle.If your lowered leg extends out straight instead of bending at the knee, your rectus femoris is tight. If your lowered knee is bent, but the back of your thigh is elevated off the bed, then it’s your iliopsoas.
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