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Iliotibial Band Stretches

By Laura Inverarity, D.O., About.com

Updated: September 27, 2006

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Stretch #1


1)Stand upright
2)Cross the involved leg BEHIND the opposite leg
3)Lean to the uninvolved side until a stretch is felt across the affected iliotibial band
4)Hold for 30 seconds
5)Repeat X 5

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