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Exercise Ball Exercises - Prone Quad Stretch

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Starting Position
  • These exercise ball exercises require you to lie forward over the ball so that your belt line is centred over the ball.
  • Raise your leg and arm off the floor, reach around and grab your ankle.
  • Lift your leg and pull your heel toward your buttocks to feel a stretch on the front of your thigh.
  • Repeat this on the other side.
Action
  • Hold this position.
Stretches
  • Quadriceps
Physio Tips
  • It is normal to feel a stretch but you should not feel pain. Do not do this stretch if you experience pain. Consult a physical therapist.


3ballsHold this stretch 20 to 30 seconds and repeat 3 times.
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