Sit on a firm chair with your feet flat on the floor. Lean slightly forward and stand up, using your hands on the armrests only as much as you need. Step back until you feel the chair, then lower yourself down slowly with control. If it is too hard, use a higher chair or push more with your hands.
If an exercise hurts more than you expect, stop and contact your clinician.
Written and reviewed by Konstantinos Danalis, licensed physiotherapist and manual therapist, PhysioDanali clinic, Glyfada, Athens.
