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Quadricep Stretches

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Updated March 02, 2008

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Prone Quadricep Stretch

Prone Quadricep Stretch

Picture by Dr. Laura Inverarity

1) Lay on your stomach.
2) Bend your knee back 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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