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Heel slide on a wall

  1. Lie on the floor close enough to a wall so that you can place both legs up on the wall. Your hips should be as close to the wall as is comfortable for you.
  2. Start with both feet resting on the wall. Slowly let the foot of your affected leg slide down the wall until you feel a stretch in your knee.
  3. Hold for 15 to 30 seconds.
  4. Then slowly slide your foot up to where you started.
  5. Repeat 2 to 4 times.
  6. It's a good idea to repeat these steps with your other leg.

Current as of: May 1, 2026

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