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Stand up straight and hold onto a wall, sturdy chair, railing, or table with your right hand.
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Bend your right leg at the knee behind you, and grab your ankle with your right hand. Pull your right heel toward your buttocks. Don’t arch your back.
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Hold for
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Switch legs and repeat.
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Elizabeth Oswald PT DPT
Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2024
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