, pull the back knee gently into the floor for five seconds before relaxing and moving deeper into the stretch. Repeat three to five times. Rectus FemorisThis stretch should be performed as above but you begin with your back foot on a chair, or ideally
it has already occurred.Let us explain, using overpronation as a specific example. This excessive inward rolling of the foot and ankle as we run often contributes to leg injuries in runners, because it creates a chain of stresses up the body. We commonly