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3.
Calf/Achilles Stretch
:
With one leg in front of the other, reach
forward and place your hands against a
wall. Keep your back leg straight and your
back foot flat on the floor bend your front
leg, lean forward and move your hips toward
the wall. Hold for 15 counts, then relax.
Repeat 3 times for each leg. To cause further
stretching of the Achilles tendons, bend your
back leg as well. Stretches: Calves, Achilles
tendons and ankles.
4.
Quadriceps Stretch
:
With one hand against a wall for balance,
reach back and grasp one foot with your
other hand. Bring your heel as close to your
buttocks as possible. Hold for 15 counts,
then relax. Repeat 3 times for each leg.
Stretches: Quadriceps and hip muscles.
5.
Inner Thigh Stretch
:
Sit with the soles of your feet together and
your knees outward. Pull your feet toward
your groin area as far as possible. Hold for
15 counts, then relax. Repeat 3 times.
Stretching / Cooling Down
