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document 020 : Joint Compression (Lower Body)

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    Joint Compression (Lower Body)

    Ankle:

    • Keep his/her foot in the walking position
    • Place one hand at the knee, and support the ankle with the other

    • Point and flex

    Hip:

    • Keep hip and knee bent and slightly out to the side
    • Hold one hand at the knee and use the other hand to support under his/her bottom

    • Bend your baby’s hip so the knees comes towards the torso & then bring it back towards buttocks

    Knee:

    • Keep knee straight
    • Hold one hand above/near knee and the other hand under the foot
    • Bend and straighten