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hip flexor tightness

Evidence-based articles on gymnastics injuries, strength, flexibility and coaching from Dr. Dave Tilley.

November 10, 2018

“Hip Flexor Tightness” in Gymnasts and The Most Common Error In Stretching

A topic that comes up frequently in my flexibility lectures and when treating gymnastics patients is hyper mobile athletes who feel “hip flexor tightness” or experience ongoing “hip flexor strains”.