Table 2: Elastic-band resistance exercise programmes for lower extremities.
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Warm-up exercise |
Stretching |
3 minutes |
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ROM Exercise |
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Resistance exercise |
Ankle flexion (5a × 1.5b) |
15 minutes, 3 times/week (8 weeks) |
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Ankle extension (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b) |
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Knee flexion (5a × 1.5b) |
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Knee extension (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b) |
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Hip flexion (5a × 1.5b) |
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Hip adduction (5a × 1.5b) + resting time (1b) |
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Hip abduction (5a × 1.5b) |
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Warm-down exercise |
Soft tissue mobilization |
2 minutes |
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Deep breathing exercise |
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atimes; bminutes