Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors - Try Single Leg Bridges
Modern Manual TherapyMarch 10, 202200:00:59

Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors - Try Single Leg Bridges

😎Stop Stretching Your Hip Flexors - Try Single Leg Bridging Instead😎
A great stretch alternative is to activate the posterior chain repeatedly throughout the day. One of my favorite ways to do this is an isometric single leg bridge. First test and re-test how "tight' your hip flexors are with a lunge or have someone test active prone hip extension vs passive. If either are limited, this often works well. Cue the patient to
🔵drive the heel into the mat/table
🔵drive the knee forward into your hand
🔵pull the heel backward into your other hand
🔵if possible, hold the single leg bridge for 30 seconds minimum
🔵re-test the lunge or prone active/passive hip extension

If it dramatically improves, repeat single leg bridges 2-3 times daily or you can do a regression against the wall (video to come soon). Enjoy and load the stretch free hip extension! Hope this helps! Level up with our full online seminar and learn how to easily Eval, Reset, and Stabilize most MSK conditions like a boss! https://modmt.com/onlineseminar #physicaltherapy #physio #physiotherapy #chiropractic #athletictraining #massagetherapy #occupationaltherapy #manualtherapy #modernmanualtherapy #theeclecticapproach