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Exercise and Physical Activity for Older Adults

Frequently Asked Questions

22. What are some flexibility exercises to try?

Below are 6 flexibility, or stretching, exercises to try. Pictures of older adults performing each of these exercises appear on the following pages, with easy directions to help you do them safely. The exercises include

  1. neck stretch
  2. shoulder and upper arm raise
  3. back stretch
  4. ankle stretch
  5. back of leg stretch
  6. calf stretch

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