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A guide to basic stretches
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Stretching safely
Calf stretch
Hamstring stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Hip flexor stretch
Iliotibial band stretch
Knee-to-chest stretch
Shoulder stretch
Shoulder stretch with towel
Neck stretch
Stretching safely
Calf stretch
Hamstring stretch
Quadriceps stretch
Hip flexor stretch
Iliotibial band stretch
Knee-to-chest stretch
Shoulder stretch
Shoulder stretch with towel
Neck stretch
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It's helpful to include stretching in your exercise plan. Stretching can increase flexibility and improve the range of motion in your joints. Being more flexible can help you move more freely and be better able do daily activities. And the flexibility you gain from stretching might protect you from injury.
Balance exercises, such as balancing on one foot, can help prevent and cut the risk of injury from falls too.
