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Inflight exercises
Knee Flexion * Knee Flexion:
Lift knee toward chest, decreasing the amount of joint space at the back of the knee. Repeat with other leg.
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Knee Extension   Knee Extension:
Straighten knee, increasing the amount of joint space at the back of the knee to its full range. Repeat with other leg.
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Dorsiflexion   Dorsiflexion:
With heel on floor, point toes upwards, decreasing the angle between the foot and front of the leg. Repeat with other foot.
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Plantar flexion   Plantar flexion:
Stretch the foot and toes down and back, increasing the angle between top of the foot and front of the leg. Repeat with other foot.
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Inversion   Inversion:
With foot on floor, gently roll the sole of the foot inward. Repeat with other foot.
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Eversion   Eversion:
With foot on floor, gently roll the sole of the foot outward. Repeat with other foot.
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Illustrations by David Navascues
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