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Lie down on the floor on your side. Rest your head on your arm. Bend your legs at the knees.
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Keep your feet together and lift your top leg up so that your knees are separated. Keep your hips steady.
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Slowly lower your leg back down.
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Repeat 10 times, or as instructed.
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Switch sides if instructed.
Challenge yourself
Put an elastic band or tubing around your thighs. Raise and lower your top leg slowly and steadily.
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: 03/01/2025
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