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Kiteboarders Stretch Guide
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:53 am
by jstjohn3
Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2005 7:56 am
by OliverG
I could use this.
Posted: Wed May 10, 2006 5:04 pm
by bounceback
was looking around for stretches for my creaky joints.
text below.
full illustrations at
http://www.haemophilia.org.za/HemKnee2.htm
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Strengthening Knee Exercises
1. Knee Flexion
Sit upright on a chair and cross legs with the left leg on the bottom. Slowly use the right leg to to push the left leg underneath the chair while keeping hips flat on the chair. Hold this position for six seconds. Return to starting position and do six repeats. Repeat entire exercise with right leg on bottom.
2. Knee Extension
Sit up straight with your back against a chair. Slowly straighten your left knee. Hold this position for six seconds. Relax and lower your leg to the standing position. Do six repeats with your right knee.
3. Heel Slide Knee Extension
Lie on your back, with left knee bent and left foot flat on floor. Slowly slide the left heel away from your body so that both legs are parallel. Hold for six seconds. Do six repeats and repeat the exercise with right leg.