📚Rectus femoris is a two joint (biarticular) muscle that crosses both the hip and knee joints. This muscle is technically part of the quadriceps group, but has the ability to create both hip flexion and knee extension due to its attachment points.

🔎The position shown in this video is referred to as the Thomas test and is often used by physical therapists to assess hip flexor and rectus femoris flexibility. But, you can also do it at home with a partner!

🧠The Thomas test position can also be great for stretching rectus femoris and the other hip flexors and can be quite helpful to people with low back pain and/or anterior hip and thigh tightness.

✅In order to maximize the stretch, follow the cues listed below and complete 2 to 4 repetitions with 15 to 30 second holds.

1️⃣Hold the pelvis down in order to limit low back movement.

2️⃣Push the knee down toward the floor gently to create hip extension.

3️⃣Bend the knee slowly to create knee flexion until a moderate stretch is reported by your partner.