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What is quad stretch (standing)?
Quadriceps stretch
If you are not steady on your feet, hold on to a chair, counter, or wall.
Bend your affected leg, and reach behind you to grab the front of your foot or ankle with the hand on the same side. For example, if you are stretching your right leg, use your right hand.
Keeping your knees next to each other, pull your foot toward your buttock until you feel a gentle stretch across the front of your hip and down the front of your thigh. Your knee should be pointed directly to the ground, and not out to the side.
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