Supine Active Hamstring Stretch
Supine Active Hamstring Stretch

    1. Lie on back, hold behind the involved knee to pull it gently toward the chest.

    2. Gently extend the knee to straighten the leg.

    3. Hold exercise for 30 seconds.

    4. Perform 1 set of 4 repetitions, 3 times a day.

    5. Repeat on the other leg.

Courtesy of Tomah Memorial Hospital, Department of Physical Therapy, Tomah, WI; Elizabeth C.K. Bender, MSPT, ATC, CSCS; and Whitney Gnewikow, DPT, ATC.