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… then slowly straighten your knee again. Your heel should stay on the step, and your knee … behind your other leg. Keeping your back heel on the floor, bend your front knee until … then slowly straighten your knee again. Your heel should stay on the step, and your knee …
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… Quad sets, straight-leg raises, and heel slides are common exercises used after an ACL … leg lifts, glute sets, bridges, mini-squats, heel raises, and prone hamstring curls might be …
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Condition Basics What are pressure injuries? A pressure injury on the skin is caused by constant pressure to that area. The pressure damages the skin and underlying tissues, creating an injury. This …
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… push your arm all the way in and grab the heel. When you have a firm grip on the heel, pull your hand back up through the … turning it inside out as far as the heel. Put your toe in as far as it will go. …
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Overview People sometimes have to stay in bed for long periods of time. And they may not be able to move themselves into different positions. It's very important that a person changes positions. …
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Overview What is a spinal cord injury? A spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord . The spinal cord is a soft bundle of nerves that goes from the base of the brain to the lower back. It …
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… may: Walk on the toes of one foot with the heel up off the floor. Walk with a limp (or … may: Walk on the toes of one foot with the heel up off the floor. Walk with a limp (or …
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Overview How can pressure injuries be prevented? Relieve pressure on the skin Relieving and spreading out pressure is the most important part of both preventing and treating pressure injuries . …
