Gluteal stretch in sitting ("Figure 4" Piriformis/gluteals stretch, sitting; 01)
Sit upright in a chair.
Cross the ankle of the affected leg over the opposite thigh just above the knee.
Lean forwards, bending from the hip.
Increase the stretch by placing your hand on the inside of the affected knee, and apply some downwards pressure.
Do not round your back whilst you hold this position.
Required equipment: Chair
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