Iliacus groin stability
Written By Josefina Canepa
Muscles used in this exercise
The iliacus, which is the muscle that runs the front of your hip.
Purpose
This exercise aims to improve hip stability and treat groin pain. The iliacus muscle stabilizes the front of your hip or groin area.
To do this exercise
Feel the groin area and use this mental cue to help you activate this deep muscle correctly.
Concentrate on the image of "Drawing your knees to your hips".
You may feel a slight hallowing of the groin area as the ball and socket joint stabilizes.
Josefina Canepa
Josefina specialises in sports injury management and paediatric physiotherapy, using techniques such as manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, and dry needling.
Outside of work, she enjoys weight lifting and going to restaurants serving South American cuisine.
She is caring, cheerful and professional.