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15 physical therapy exercises for everyday comfort

Learn why you don’t have to be injured or recovering from surgery to reap the benefits of physical therapy exercises.

Person in blue long-sleeve top and black leggings performing physical therapy exercises
Date de publication : Jun 17, 2025
Person in blue long-sleeve top and black leggings performing physical therapy exercises
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Scapular squeezes

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Single-leg bridge

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Dead bug

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Monster walk

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Calf raise

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Z sits

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Pigeon pose

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Hip flexor stretch

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Seal stretch

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Standing sleeper stretch

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Cat cow

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Open book rotations

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Bilateral ankle circles

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Assisted shoulder rotation

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Heel slide with a towel

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5 physical therapy strengthening exercises
Scapular squeezes
Single-leg bridge
Dead bug
Monster walk
Calf raise
5 physical therapy flexibility exercises 
Z sits
Pigeon pose
Hip flexor stretch
Seal stretch
Standing sleeper stretch
5 physical therapy exercises for better range of motion
Cat cow
Open book rotations
Bilateral ankle circles
Assisted shoulder rotation
Heel slide with a towel
How often should you do physical therapy exercises?
Can I do physical therapy on my own?
PT tip: Sometimes less is more 
How Hinge Health can help you
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