Standing Exercises
1. Marching on the spot
Standing, hold on to a stable surface. Lift one knee up as high as comfortable. Slowly down to the floor and repeat with your other leg. Continue to march slowly.
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2. Hip Extension
Standing, hold on to a stable surface. Lift one leg behind you keeping it straight. Try not to lean forwards. Look straight ahead. Bring it back to the floor then repeat with other leg.
Repetitions: ___ Frequency:___
3. Hip abduction
Standing, hold on to a stable surface. Lift your leg out sideways away from your body and try and keep your back straight. Return to the ground and repeat. Complete on both legs as able.
Repetitions: ___ Frequency:___
4. Heel raises
Standing, hold on to a stable surface. Lift your heels up so you are standing on your toes. Slowly lower down so that your feet are flat on the floor. Then repeat.
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5. Mini Squat
Standing, hold onto a stable surface. Slowly bend both knees into a small squat position, sticking your bottom out and keeping your knees in line with your toes. Then return to standing and repeat.
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