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Quadriceps (thigh) strengthening exercise

While sitting in a chair, straighten your leg and hold. Repeat 8 to 12 times with each leg. Do every day, up to 3 times a day. When this thigh-strengthening exercise becomes easy, you can add a light weight to your ankle.

Primary Medical Reviewer Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Richa Dhawan, MD - Rheumatology
Last Updated April 17, 2009

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Last Updated: April 17, 2009
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