Standing IT Band Stretch
Stretches the outer hip and thigh.
What it helps
Eases tightness through the outer hip and thigh that can tug on the hip and knee.
How to do it
- Stand next to a wall for support.
- Cross the leg nearest the wall behind the other.
- Lean your hip toward the wall until you feel a stretch on the outside of the hip.
- Hold, then relax.
Tips
- Hold about 30 seconds; repeat a few times.
Commonly done as 4 repetitions, daily.
Where this appears in recovery
Standing IT Band Stretch is part of 1 recovery program, typically in the before surgery stage. Each program shows how it fits alongside the other movements:
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These are general exercise guides, not a personal prescription. The repetitions and frequency shown are what's commonly used — your own surgeon or therapist may advise something different, and their guidance comes first.