Starting Position- Begin lying supine with legs in a doorway, flex both hips and extend knees. Place one
foot on wall with hip flexed and knee extended for slight stretch. The opposite hip is flexed with the knee
extended for a slight stretch. Your hands should be placed with palms up by your side and your head flat.
Execution at a glance- Begin by pointing toes of the moving leg and reaching out toward the ceiling. Lower
the leg to floor/ground maintaining flat lumbar spine, place a bolster under the foot if the athlete has difficulty
lowering the leg to the floor. (Progress by removing bolster) Perform movement 5-10 times bilateral for 3-5
sets.
Safety Tips and Verbal Cueing- Maintain flat lumbar spine and keep toes pointed and reaching with leg.
Keep palms facing upward and head flat. Utilize bolster in order to perform exercise correctly. Take special
note of right and left asymmetries, focusing on the weakness. Take special note of right and left
asymmetries, focusing on the weakness.
