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Tensor Fascia Latae muscle  

Tensor Fascia Latae muscle

ACTION: flexes and internally rotates the hip
REFERRAL: into itself and the lateral hip

COMMENTS: Remember this muscles name because it "tenses a lot of fascia". The fascia that it attaches to is the iliotibial band. Work on this muscle when client has limited external rotation. Include the gluteus medius with your work.