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  1. Lie on your back with your knees bent over a foam roll or a large rolled-up towel.
  2. Lift the lower part of your affected leg and straighten your knee by tightening your thigh muscle. Keep the back of your knee on the foam roll or rolled-up towel.
  3. Hold your knee straight for about 6 seconds. Then slowly bend your knee and lower your leg back to the floor.
  4. Repeat 8 to 12 times.
  5. It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.

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