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Exercise Tutorial: Couch Stretch
The couch stretch is a simple yet effective exercise to improve hip mobility and posture by targeting the hip flexors and quads. Learn how to do it and its benefits.
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Muscle Breakdown: Obturator Externus
The Obturator Externus is a small muscle in the hip that functions to increase stability and externally rotate the Femur. Learn more about the Obturator Externus including if you are likely to injury this muscle.
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Muscle Breakdown: Obturator Internus
The Obturator Internus is located deep within the hip. This small but mighty muscle helps us to perform our most basic activities of daily living. Learn more about the Obturator Internus including how to stretch and release this muscle.
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Muscle Breakdown: Psoas Major
The Psoas Major plays an important role in the extension of the trunk and the hip. Learn more about the the psoas mayor function and exercises.
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Muscle Breakdown: Iliacus
The Iliacus joins with the Psoas Major to form the Iliopsoas. The Iliacus is a key muscle in the hips that helps to perform many functions. Learn more about the Iliacus including what clicking in the hip can mean, and exercises to strengthen the Iliacus.
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Muscle Breakdown: Psoas Minor
The Psoas Minor is a long, flat skeletal muscle that helps to flex the spine. Learn more about the Psoas Minor including exercises and stretches to help strengthen the muscle.
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Muscle Breakdown: Quadratus Lumborum
The Quadratus Lumborum is a muscle located deep within your lower back and is involved in many functions such as walking and standing. Often the source of pain when neglected, learn more about the Quadratus Lumborum’s anatomy, exercises, stretches and treatment methods.