Couch Stretch

Hip FlexibilityKnee Flexibility
Written By David Song

COUCH STRETCH

This is a knee flexor stretch that uses a couch, chair or step stool as an assistive device. Start in a half knee position with the target leg’s foot elevated on a couch. Keep the spine neutral and posteriorly tilt the pelvis slightly. Sit back towards your heel to feel a stretch at the front of your thigh. Hold a light stretch for 20-30 seconds. You may repeat up to 3 times with at least 30 seconds of rest between repetitions.

Muscles Involved:

  • Quadriceps

    • Rectus Femoris

Related Conditions:

  • Runner’s Knee

  • Jumper’s Knee

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • Quadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar Tendinitis

  • Meniscus Tear

  • ACL Sprain

  • Low Back Pain

  • Anterior Pelvic Tilt

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

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