Knee to chest

Therapist's aim

To stretch or maintain length of the hip flexors.

Client's aim

To stretch or maintain range in your hip.

Therapist's instructions

Position the patient in supine with one knee on their chest.

Client's instructions

Position yourself lying on your back with one knee on your chest.

Progressions and variations

1. Position knee further away from chest.
2. Position leg on a stool rather than on the chest.