Hamstring stretch (2)

Physiotherapy

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hamstrings stretch exercises.

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Sat on a chair with one leg being straightened out in front — Fig A.

Sit on the edge of a stable chair.
Straighten one leg in front of you and relax the foot (fig A).

Sitting up tall and bending slightly forward wit the leg out straight in front — Fig B.

Sit up tall and bend forward at the hip until you feel a stretch at the back of the thigh (Fig B).

Hold the position for a slow steady stretch (do not bounce), relax and repeat as directed by your physiotherapist.

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