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Quadricep Stretches

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Updated March 02, 2008

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Sidelying Quadricep Stretch
Quadricep Stretches

Sidelying Quadricep Stretch

Picture by Dr. Laura Inverarity

1) Lay on your side.

2) Bend the knee of your top leg as far as you are able.

3) Maintain position for 30 seconds.

4) Return to starting position.

5) Repeat exercise 10 more times with each leg.

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