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Lung Transplantation Patient Guide Exercise Program


Strengthening Exercises: Lower Extremity Exercises

In Bed | In the Chair | Standing

"Calf Lifts"


'Calf Lifts'
  1. Hold something sturdy for balance
  2. Slowly raise up onto toes
  3. Return to floor
  4. Repeat 10 times
"Mini-Squats"


'Mini-Squats'
  1. Stand with back to the wall, feet hip distance apart
  2. Slowly bend knees to do mini-squat
  3. Slide back up wall to standing position
  4. Repeat 10 times

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