Couch Stretch and Reach
Exercise Overview
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. Raise the same side’s arm above your head a reach towards the ceiling. 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
QuadricepsRectus FemorisHip FlexorsIliopsoas
Related Conditions
Runner’s KneeJumper’s KneePatellofemoral Pain SyndromeQuadriceps Tendinitis / Patellar TendinitisMeniscus TearACL SprainLow Back PainAnterior Pelvic TiltLower Cross SyndromeInternal Snapping Hip SyndromeIliopsoas Tendinitis / Tendinopathy
