1. Sit in a chair with feet flat on the floor. 2. Lift your leg off the floor. 3. Slowly lower to start ...

This exercise program has been designed for you by your physical therapist. Do only the exercises marked. Do them slowly and smoothly on a firm surface.

This booklet contains exercises aimed at older people who wish to either maintain or increase their independence. Research has shown that many of the ...

Straighten the knee of one leg as much as you can. Hold your leg up for _____ seconds. Do this _____ times. Repeat with other leg. How often to exercise.

This simple standing chair exercise for seniors helps promote balance by strengthening your lower leg muscles. Here's how it's done: Stand up straight with ...

Pull your toes up, tighten your thigh muscle and straighten your knee. Hold for approximately 5 seconds and then slowly relax your leg. Repeat times on each leg.

Lie with both legs straight. Slide your leg out to the side and return it to the center. Keep your knees straight and toes pointing up during the exercise.

1. Lying on your back with one leg straight and the other leg bent. 2. Exercise your straight leg by pulling the toes up, straightening the.

The following exercises are from the Agestrong Program. Complete 6 – 8 different strengthening exercises if able. For each exercise, do 8 - 10 repetitions of ...

Seated Single Knee to Chest. Setup. Begin sitting in an upright position with your feet resting on the floor. Movement. Lift one knee upward, grasping it at ...