3 Psoas Physical Therapy Exercises

Today's video covers psoas physical therapy exercises and specifically addresses a condition called Iliopsoas tendinopathy. This disorder is characterized by pain and irritation of the iliopsoas tendon, which connects the powerful hip flexor muscles—the psoas major and iliacus—to the femur. This condition often presents as deep anterior hip or groin pain, especially during activities that involve repeated hip flexion, such as running, kicking, or climbing stairs. It may also be associated with a snapping sensation in the front of the hip when the tendon moves over bony structures. Overuse, muscle imbalances, or biomechanical dysfunctions are common contributors to iliopsoas tendinopathy. Physical therapy management focuses on reducing tendon irritation, restoring normal movement patterns, and progressively loading the iliopsoas tendon to improve its capacity and resilience. Treatment typically begins with activity modification and gentle mobility work for the hip and lumbopelvic region. As symptoms improve, the rehab plan progresses to include eccentric strengthening, core stabilization, and functional retraining to address contributing movement faults. In this video, we’ll cover the key physical therapy strategies used to treat iliopsoas tendinopathy and help individuals return to pain-free movement and performance. Book Link: https://amzn.to/44ILLHm Loop Band Link: https://amzn.to/4evjI1z 00:00 Introduction 00:18 What is the iliopsoas muscle group? 01:29 Exercise 1: Iliopsoas Isometric 03:07 Exercise 2: Alternating Front Plank 04:27 Exercise 3: Banded March 06:00 My Self-Guided Rehab Book