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Step-downs

One side at a time. Your clinician sets the reps, sets and times a day. Needs: step.

Step-downs, start positionStep-downs, end position
  1. Stand on a step with a hand on the rail or wall.
  2. Bend one knee slowly to lower the other heel toward the floor, then push back up.
  3. Keep your knee over your foot.
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Figure: Open Exercise Illustrations (public domain). Instructions: Logicly.

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