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Summary

Rolling for the lateral thigh, involving the iliotibial band.

Description

• on your side, support the body on one elbow
• rest the lateral aspect of the lower thigh on a roller placed perpendicular to the thigh
• apply a comfortable amount of pressure to the roller
• gently roll the needed areas on the outside of the thigh, avoiding the bony aspects of the lateral knee and lateral hip (greater trochanter)
• repeat as needed