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Quadriceps (thigh) strengthening exercise

While sitting in a chair, straighten your leg and hold. Repeat 5 to 10 times with each knee. Do every day up to 3 times a day.

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Primary Medical Reviewer William M. Green, MD
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Primary Medical Reviewer Kathleen Romito, MD
- Family Medicine
Specialist Medical Reviewer Kathie Hummel-Berry, PT, PhD
- Physical Therapy
Specialist Medical Reviewer Patrick J. McMahon, MD
- Orthopedics
Last Updated May 19, 2006

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Last Updated: May 19, 2006
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