TFL and IT band

Anstomy

Origin	Outer lip of anterior iliac crest, Anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS)
Insertion	Iliotibial tract
Action	Hip joint: Thigh internal rotation, (Weak abduction); Knee joint: Leg external rotation, (Weak leg flexion/ extension); Stabilizes hip & knee joints
Innervation	Superior gluteal nerve (L4-S1)
Blood supply	Ascending branch of lateral circumflex femoral artery

Stretching

Rolling and self massage

Ober’s Test

Assessing For: the length of the Iliotibial band and Tensor Fascia Lata

Procedure:

Patient is sidelying close to the edge of the table on the unaffected leg. Therapist stands behind the Patient.
Flex hip and knee of the unaffected leg that is at the bottom
Stabilize the Patient’s pelvis with one hand
With the other hand grasping the medial aspect of the patient’s affected knee, passively hyperabduct and extend the affected femur at the hip.
Allow the affected leg to lower without rotating

Positive Sign: the affected leg stays abducted and does not lower.