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Stretching exercises

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Perform the following stretches several times each day. Hold the stretch for 10 - 30 seconds.
Remember, do not bounce. This is a great way to re-energize for the rest of your day.

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Tilt head toward shoulder, then slowly toward opposite shoulder

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Keeping elbow straight, grasp involved hand and slowly bend wrist until a stretch is felt.

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Shrug shoulders up and down, forward and backward.

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Actively bend finger of involved hand. Start with knuckles furthest from hand and slowly make a fist.

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Keeping elbow straight, grasp involved hand and slowly bend wrist down until a stretch is felt.
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Place hands or thumbs on back of hips and lean backwards while lifting chest.

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