Help for straightening the legs
Help for straightening the legs
Someone asked me recently about straightening the legs after knee surgery. Her physical therapist said she would “never” straighten the leg if she didn’t get there within three months. The word I would challenge is “never.” I have seen people recover lost function in many dire circumstances. Try these lessons for help in organizing the muscular puzzle pieces for straightening the leg.
Do not force, just experiment and see what happens.
Six lessons, $49
Lengthen the low back, 20 min (chair)
Fold the spine to lengthen the legs, classic flexion with connecting the legs, 41 min (back)
More flexible than a child, 40 min (sitting, back)
Lengthen leg with an integrated hamstring, 39 min (sitting, back)
Touching toes, sliding heels, part 1, 31 min (sitting)
Touching toes, sliding heels, part 2, 17 min (sitting)Lengthen leg by withdrawing pelvis, 45 min (back, side)