Here are the steps to the seated hamstring stretch: Sit with one leg extended and your back straight. Repeat for other leg. Your physical therapist may suggest this flexibility exercise. Persons with hearing or speech disabilities may contact us via their preferred Telecommunication Relay Service. All rights reserved. Seated Hamstring Stretch. Please see our Fairview Patients’ Bill of Rights or HealthEast Patients' Bill of Rights. 1-855-FAIRVIEW (1-855-324-7843) Straighten one leg in front of you with the heel on the floor. Sit on the edge of a chair. © 2019 Fairview Health Services. Repeat 2 times. 4. 1. Hold for seconds . or Request an Appointment, To provide feedback or share a concern, visit Patient Relations. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical care. During the exercise, be sure not to bounce. With your back straight, lean forward from the hip until a stretch is felt in the back of the leg. Call 1-612-273-3780. Do repetitions We comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and Minnesota laws. During the exercise, be sure not to bounce. Hamstring Stretch: Seated on Chair. © 2000-2020 The StayWell Company, LLC. Pre-Register for a Hospital or Outpatient Visit. 3. Reach toward your ankle. Here are the steps to the seated hamstring stretch: Sit with one leg extended and your back straight.
We do not discriminate against, exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity. 800 Township Line Road, Yardley, PA 19067. For your safety, check with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. Feel the stretch in the back of your thigh. All rights reserved. Stop the exercise if it causes pain and talk about it with your physical therapist or healthcare provider. 2. Keep your knee, neck, and back straight. Always follow your healthcare professional's instructions. Hold for 30 to 60 seconds. If you speak another language, assistance services are available to you free of charge.
Your physical therapist may suggest this flexibility exercise. Discrimination is Against the Law. Bend your other leg so that the sole of your foot rests against your mid-thigh. Stop the exercise if it causes pain and talk about it with your physical therapist or healthcare provider. 24/7 appointment scheduling: