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Sit on the floor. Put the soles of your feet together so your knees are pointed outward.
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Pull your heels in toward your groin, as close as is comfortable.
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Put your hands on your knees, and gently push them closer to the floor.
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Hold for
30 to 60 seconds. -
Relax and repeat
2 to 3 times. -
Repeat this exercise
3 times a day .
Author: Wheeler, Brooke
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Online Medical Reviewer: Stacey Wojcik MBA BSN RN
Online Medical Reviewer: Thomas N Joseph MD
Date Last Reviewed: 09/01/2024
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