Position:

Standing with crossed legs.

Movement:

With the legs crossed, slowly bend forward at the waist. A comfortable stretch should be felt in the lateral thigh of the rear leg. Hold this position for a count of ___ seconds*, then perform this same movement on the opposite side.

Important Tips:

If you have problems with balance or dizziness, use a wall to assist with balance or stretch with an assistant.

Repetitions and Sets:

*See personalized exercise prescription sheet.

IMPORTANT: If this or any other stretch/exercise causes pain, tingling, numbness or other abnormality discontinue and contact our office immediately. The exercises/stretches contained within this website are solely for the use of existing, active patients of our clinic who have received a prescription for these exercises/stretches. Other individuals do not have our permission to perform the exercises/stretches contained within and should not attempt to do so. Attempting to perform these exercises/stretches, unless explicitly prescribed by our office, could result in serious injury or a worsening of existing conditions.