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Exercise Essentials Try these simple exercises to help keep you loose and pain-free... Share this with a friend or family member to help keep them healthy, too!

Stretches Hips

Strengthens Hips

HIP FLEXION AROM - BENT KNEE Strengthen your hip by first standing with good pos- ture. Lift one leg up. Hold for 30 seconds. Return to the start position with control. Alternate legs.

WALL SQUAT Strengthen your quadricep muscles by standing with back against wall. Perform a squatting motion, sliding down the wall. Hold for 10 seconds. Rise up, straightening at the hip. Repeat 6 times.

Always consult your physical therapist or physician before starting exercises you are unsure of doing.

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Refer a Friend Do You Have Friends or Family Unable to Do The Following? 9 Move without pain 9 Bend and move freely

9 Balance confidently and securely 9 Sit for long periods comfortably 9 Walk for long distances 9 Live an active and healthy lifestyle

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