1. Chapter 19: The Hip and Pelvis

2. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 2 Common Injuries  Bursitis  Fracture  Quadriceps and hip flexor strains  Hamstring strains  Adductor strains  Iliotibial band syndrome  Quadriceps contusions  Myositis ossificans  Iliac crest contusions  Overuse injuries  Stress fractures

3. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 3 Hip Injury Rehabilitation/Prevention  Often procedures used for rehabilitation can also be helpful in preventing injury.

4. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 4 Hip Flexor Stretching 1  With the leg to be stretched behind the other leg and rotated slightly outward, shift weight to the other leg. Posture is erect with hips thrust forward.

5. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 5 Hip Flexor Stretching 2  Kneel on a towel, then thrust forward with the hips, maintaining an erect posture.

6. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 6 Hamstring Stretching 1  The standing bench stretch is a good way to begin stretching the hamstrings.

7. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 7 Hamstring Stretching 2  Seated single-leg hamstring stretch

8. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 8 Hamstring Stretching 3  The seated single-leg hamstring stretch with the opposite leg dangling allows greater stretching.

9. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 9 Hamstring Stretching 4  Double-leg hamstring stretching is done with the toes pointed forward to isolate the hamstrings.

10. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 10 Hamstring Stretching 5  In the supine position, use a towel to slowly pull the leg back, stretching the hamstrings.

11. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 11 Hamstring Stretching 6  With this stretch, one leg is supported on a bench; athletes can gain additional mobility from this exercise. It is not advised for those with hamstring strains.

12. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 12 Adductor Muscle Stretching  In a seated position, pull the heels in as far as possible, then lean forward.

13. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 13 Iliotibial Band Stretching 1  Lean against a wall with the leg to be stretched crossed behind the other leg. Put as much stretch on the IT band as possible.

14. Copyright ©2004 by Thomson Delmar Learning. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 14 Iliotibial Band Stretching 2  Cross the leg to be stretched behind the other leg and stretch by pulling on the foot with the opposite hand.