Exercises for people with MS
Exercise 27 Lunge
Helps with:
Stretching
Starting position:
Standing
Starting position
Stand with one leg in front of the other as you would when taking a stride.
Step one
Both heels must stay in contact with the ground.
Bend the front knee in a lunging style, as if you were fencing.
Feel the stretch in the back leg, especially in the calf.
Step two
Hold for a few seconds then come back to the starting position and repeat on the other side.
Repeat 3-5 times.
If you have problems/concerns, talk to a physiotherapist