Straight-Knee Adductor Stretch
Supine · Adductor longus and gracilis region
An assisted stretch for the adductor longus and gracilis region, observing contact, stabilisation and compensation separately.
Position and focus
Supine · Adductor longus and gracilis region
Starting position
The client lies supine with the legs straight. The trainer stands on the left side and supports the lower leg and the thigh from underneath.
Movement phases
1. Support the leg
Lift the leg slightly and take its weight.
2. Open the leg outwards
Keeping the knee straight, move the leg outwards from the hip.
3. Check the response
Check for a stretch in the inner thigh and any sideways shift of the pelvis.
4. Return the leg
Keep supporting the leg as you return it to the centre.
What the trainer checks
Check that the pelvis is not moving with the leg and that the knee is not bending.
Trainer information
Trainer position
Stand on the client's left (the side shown in the 3D) with your feet apart front to back, at a height that suits the table. Move by shifting your body weight rather than holding with the arms alone.
Contact and support
Support the lower leg just above the ankle and the thigh just above the knee from underneath with the palms.
Stabilisation
The other leg rests on the table.
Compensation
Sideways shift of the pelvis, bending of the knee, hip external rotation.
Easier option
Reduce the range and let the weight of the leg or arm rest on a cushion or the table. Go back to checking a pain-free starting position.
Cues and consent
Tell the client where you will touch and which way you will move, and say, 'Tell me straight away if you feel any pain or discomfort.' Confirm consent before touching and before moving.
Stop criteria
Return to the starting position immediately if the client reports sharp pain, numbness, weakness, a pinching feeling in the joint, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety, or asks to stop.
The sources include material for clinicians and carers. This 3D is not yet fully reviewed as a studio procedure and does not replace hands-on training. Do not perform unfamiliar techniques from the 3D alone.
Caution
Work within your qualifications, contract and studio procedures, and check medical history, medication and any pain before starting. This is not a substitute for diagnosis or treatment. Do not perform unfamiliar techniques from the 3D alone.
These English notes describe a prototype model. The stretch, foam roller and resistance band lessons are being produced under the supervision of CoconeRu. Move, reviewed in stages. They are not medical advice or an individual exercise prescription.
References
This lesson was put together for this site. It has not yet been reviewed by an expert.
About this page
It shows a typical way to do the movement. The 3D is a schematic model; it does not decide whether a lesson suits you, prescribe exercise or diagnose anything. Stop if you feel pain or discomfort.
Sources, supervision and revisions