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Iliotibial band stretch

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  1. Lean sideways against a wall. If you are not steady on your feet, hold on to a chair or counter.
  2. Stand on the leg with the affected hip, with that leg close to the wall. Then cross your other leg in front of it.
  3. Let your affected hip drop out to the side of your body and against wall. Then lean away from your affected hip until you feel a stretch.
  4. Hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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