Advanced PT. Physical Therapy For The Aging Adult

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Relieves Back Pain

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P I R I FORM I S STR E TCH Sit in a chair with good posture. Cross the ankle of the leg you want to stretch overtop of your opposite knee. Lean your trunk slowly forward until you feel a slight stretch. Hold, then return to the starting position. Repeat 6-10 times as needed.

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Relieves Back Pain

P E RONEA L NE RV E S L I D E R Lay on your back with your leg elevated and one knee at a 90º angle. Slowly straighten your knee while simultaneously bending your foot up. Bend your knee back down, while also pumping your ankle downward and inward as if pressing the brake in a car. Repeat 6-10 times on each leg. Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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