Straight Leg Raises — Neuro Rehab Coach

MOTION:

Lie down with your back flat on the floor. Bend one knee while keeping your foot on the floor. Straighten your other leg. Tighten the muscles at the front of your thigh (quadriceps) to straighten your leg. Slowly lift that leg off the floor about 6-12 inches. Keep your leg straight. Hold your leg off the floor for about 5 seconds. Then slowly lower your leg back to the floor. Do the same with your opposite leg

REPETITIONS:

Perform each exercise 10 times on each side.

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