Holding onto the pole or wall with both hands, face forward.
Swing one leg in front of your body gradually swinging higher.
Swing about 10-15 times with each leg.
Warm-Up Stretching Routine for Walkers
By Wendy Bumgardner, About.com Guide
Updated May 16, 2009
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by our Medical Review Board
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