Most horse owners will be familiar with the flexion test. It involves bending all the joints in a horse’s leg, holding the leg fixed in this flexed position for a period of time and then trotting the ...

Lie face up on the edge of a bed or table so your legs hang off at 90-degree angles. From there, bring both knees toward your chest—keep your back still and flat—then slowly straighten one leg and let ...

Healthy hip flexor muscles are essential for cyclists—not only do you need them strong, but mobile too. Just think about your pedal stroke: Your hips move through a pretty full range of motion to hit ...

Hip flexor pain can occur if you overuse your hip flexor muscles and tendons. A strain may signal a muscle tear and may require medical attention. What are your hip flexors? Lifting your knee toward ...

Hip flexor strain can occur when the hip flexor muscles are pulled, strained, torn, or injured. Many activities may cause the condition and symptoms can include sharp pain, stiffness, and reduced ...

The hip flexors are muscles that lift your thighs and help move your legs forward when you walk. Hip flexor injuries range in severity and are often caused by sudden movements, overuse, stiff muscles, ...

Hip flexors, the muscle group that stretches over the front part of each hip, are used for movements like lifting your knee toward your chest. “The hip flexor is one of the most powerful muscles in ...