December Muscle of the Month:
Iliopsoas- a combination of the psoas major and iliacus muscles
Iliopsoas- a combination of the psoas major and iliacus muscles
- The iliopsoas is also know as the "inner hip" muscles and is the strongest muscle among the hip flexors
- It is important for movements such as standing, walking and running
- Weakness in the iliopsoas causes decreased ability to flex the hip joint and bring the trunk forward. In runners, a weak iliopsoas decreases your stride pattern.
- Having a healthy iliopsoas is important for all functions of daily life, so it is important to stretch and strengthen this muscle to avoid injuries and weaknesses.
Be sure to check back throughout the month for new exercises that will help you stretch and strengthen these muscles!
No comments:
Post a Comment