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Heel slides

Part of Knee replacement recovery

Line drawing showing the exercise Heel slides
Line drawing of the movement

How to do it

Lying on your back, slowly slide your heel toward your bottom to bend the knee as far as is comfortable, then slide it back straight.

If an exercise hurts more than you expect, stop and contact your clinician.

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