Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Jackie, Sure I do this daily. If I understand what you said correctly. It is a good stretch out for my legs/calves, back and arms. I am starting to do some Yoga again because my hips sometimes feel " tight " . So what you described is a position I try called " downward facing dog " , I think. I am not double jointed or have been told as such. I also do not have atrophy anywhere but slightly in the lower leg (peroneal muscle) (about 3 inches worth only). And it's always been there as long as I can remember. Other than that, my legs are in great shape - just need a better tan! lol I have also started a new hip stretch and squat as well in resuming some Yoga. It is good for balance too. Standing, one leg at 90 degree angle over other leg I am standing on. Once I feel balanced, I let go of the bar (like in ballet) and slowly go into a one leg squat and hold it and breathe out as I am going down. I can't remember this one's name. In aquatics too I have added a hip/leg kick-out motion in aquatics for flexibility and muscle strength. ~ Gretchen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 18, 2005 Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 Gretchen, I am amazed at all that you can do in comparison. I could probably stand on 1 leg like you describe for about 1/10 of a second. I can not bend my knee at all or I would fall. My knees hyperextend and if I ever bend it all all, my leg collapses. I can't even do that in the pool without my leg giving out. Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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