Addressing flexibility of the rectus femoris in the athlete with low back pain

Morey J. Kolber; Ira M. Fiebert

doi:10.1519/00126548-200510000-00012

Addressing flexibility of the rectus femoris in the athlete with low back pain

Morey J. Kolber
, Ira M. Fiebert

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Abstract

Methods used to achieve flexibility of the rectus femoris may require modification in the athlete with degenerative low back pain. Maintaining a posterior pelvic tilt during stretching has the dual purpose of promoting an efficient stretch and protecting the lumbar spine from undue stress.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	66-73
Number of pages	8
Journal	Strength and Conditioning Journal
Volume	27
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1519/00126548-200510000-00012
State	Published - Oct 2005
Externally published	Yes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

Orthopedics and Sports Medicine
Physical Therapy, Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Keywords

Flexibility
Hip flexor
Intervertebral foramen
Posterior pelvic tilt
Rectus femoris

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Addressing flexibility of the rectus femoris in the athlete with low back pain

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