Tensor fasciae latae

Schematic anatomy
Tensor fasciae latae

Quadriceps

Rectus femorisVastus lateralisVastus medialisVastus intermedius

Hamstrings

Biceps femorisSemitendinosusSemimembranosus

Glutes

Gluteus maximusGluteus mediusGluteus minimus

Adductors

Adductor longusAdductor brevisAdductor magnusGracilisPectineus

Hip flexors

Psoas majorIliacusTensor fasciae lataeSartorius

Hip rotators

PiriformisObturator internusObturator externusSuperior gemellusInferior gemellusQuadratus femoris

Calves

GastrocnemiusSoleus

Shins & ankles

Tibialis anteriorTibialis posteriorFibularis longus & brevisExtensor digitorum longusExtensor hallucis longusFlexor digitorum longusFlexor hallucis longus

Feet

Abductor hallucisFlexor hallucis brevisAdductor hallucisFlexor digitorum brevisQuadratus plantaeFoot interossei & lumbricalsAbductor digiti minimiExtensor digitorum & hallucis brevis
Movement guide

Tensor fasciae latae

Assists hip flexion, abduction, and internal rotation.

01

Standing resisted march

Hip flexion · Light band

Also works

Iliopsoas, rectus femoris, sartorius

How to perform

With support for balance and a light band at your foot, lift one knee toward hip height. Lower slowly.

Keep your pelvis level and avoid leaning backward.

Example volume · 2–3 sets × 8–12 / side

02

Banded lateral walk

Hip abduction · Resistance band

Also works

Gluteus medius, gluteus minimus; quadriceps support the stance

How to perform

Place a light band above your knees. With a shallow knee bend, step sideways while maintaining tension and keeping the pelvis level.

Keep knees tracking with your feet; avoid swaying your torso.

Example volume · 2–3 sets × 8–12 steps / direction

Referenceswww.orthoinfo.org

Community draft · awaiting expert review