Leg swings: flexion and extension
Active mobility exercise for the lower body, particularly the lumbo-pelvic and hip joints
- standing with one foot off the ground, and the opposite hand supported on a countertop or holding a pole/dowel
- gently swing the lifted leg forward and back through the comfortable range
- this is an active movement, but stay somewhat relaxed and loose throughout the movement
- repeat as needed
- NOTE: if one’s balance allows, this exercise can be done without support