L i s te n to T h e A B M P Po d c a s t a t a b m p.co m /p o d c a s t s o r w h e reve r yo u a cce s s yo u r favo r i te p o d c a s t s 45
Palpating Tensor Fasciae Latae
Positioning: client supine with hip internally rotated.
1. Standing at the client's side facing the thigh, locate
the anterior superior iliac spine with your fingertips.
2. Slide your fingertips laterally and inferiorly toward the
outside of the thigh.
3. Palpate along the fibers of the tensor fasciae latae as it
becomes thicker and smoother at the iliotibial band.
4. Instruct the client to gently resist abduction and
flexion of the hip to ensure proper location.
Passive Stretching for Tensor Fasciae Latae
Positioning: client prone.
1. Standing at the client's side, grasp the lower leg with
one hand and stabilize the center of the pelvis with the
other.
2. Maintain 90 degrees of knee flexion as you passively
rotate the hip laterally (pivot foot inward, toward the
midline).
3. Instruct the client to remain relaxed as you
locate the end range of movement and
stretch the tensor fasciae latae muscle.
4. Add passive hip extension to the maneuver
to increase intensity of stretch if required.
