Trainer position
Stand on the client's left (the side shown in the 3D) with your feet apart front to back, at a height that suits the table. Move by shifting your body weight rather than holding with the arms alone.
Contact and support
Place a hand on the thigh of the lowered leg (above the knee) and support the shin of the hugged leg with the other hand.
Hand placement in 3D: thigh of the hanging leg (above the knee), shin of the hugged leg
Stabilisation
The client maintains a posterior pelvic tilt by hugging the knee.
Compensation
Arching of the lower back, anterior pelvic tilt, the lowered leg drifting outwards.
Easier option
Reduce the range and let the weight of the leg or arm rest on a cushion or the table. Go back to checking a pain-free starting position.
Cues and consent
Tell the client where you will touch and which way you will move, and say, 'Tell me straight away if you feel any pain or discomfort.' Confirm consent before touching and before moving.
Stop criteria
Return to the starting position immediately if the client reports sharp pain, numbness, weakness, a pinching feeling in the joint, dizziness, shortness of breath or anxiety, or asks to stop.