Exercise Programmes

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  • Seated Lumbar Flexion Stretch

    This exercise works the abs and spine.

    For this exercise, start by sitting on a chair in a good posture, reach arms towards the floor until a stretch is felt on the lower back, hold for 30 secs. Do 3 reps.

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    Walking Lunge

    This exercise works the quadriceps, glutes, hamstrings, calves, abs, and hips.

    Keep arms at your sides and step forward with one leg. Drop into a lunge, then stand up and hold runner’s stance for 1 sec. Keep stomach muscles tight. Do 5 reps. each leg.

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    Calf Raises

    This exercise works the calf muscles and helps stabilize the foot and ankle.

    Do this exercise while standing on edge of a box (or a stair step). Start with dropping the heels below the box, then rise up on your toes and stand as tall as possible, hold for 30 secs.. Do 10 reps.

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    Standing Gastroc Stretch

    This exercise works the gastrocnemius and the soleus muscle.

    Start by putting the foot on or against an object, so that the heel touches the ground and the front of the foot is raised. Lean forward slightly at the ankle (do not bend at the spine or hips), until a stretch is felt in the calf. Keep the knee straight during this stretch. Hold the stretch for 30 secs. Do 3 reps. each foot.