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Lie on your back on the floor, with your knees bent and your feet flat on the floor. Don’t press your neck or lower back to the floor.
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Pull one knee up toward your chest. Clasp your hands under your thigh to help pull.
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Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. Lower your leg back down to the floor.
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Repeat 2 times, or as instructed.
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Switch legs and repeat.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Kenny Turley PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: L Renee Watson MSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Kent Turley BSN MSN RN
Date Last Reviewed: 12/01/2022
© 2000-2026 The StayWell Company, LLC. All rights reserved. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions.
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