The tensor fascia latae (TFL) is a hip flexor, abductor, and internal rotator. It connects the hip to the knee via the IT band. The TFL is also part of the Lateral Subsystem along with the other hip abductors, hip adductors, and opposite QL. NKT often finds the TFL overworking and the opposite TFL underworking, the TFL overworking and the ipsilateral glute max underworking, and the adductors overworking and the TFL underworking. This article details the role of the hip abductors in maintaining p

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TFL (tensor fascia latae) STRETCH Today’s MOVEMENT MINUTE focuses on STRETCHING YOUR TFL. Tightness in the TFL is SUPER SUPER common for MS GYMMERS because MS often forces you to SIT MORE throughout your day. When you sit for extended periods of time, the muscle on the FRONT OF YOUR LATERAL HIP (where your pants pockets are) gets OVER-TIGHT and your Gluteal muscles get super stretched and weak. This will GREATLY impact your ability to stand, balance, and walk well. A tight TFL can also cause low