Seated Knee Extension

SEATED KNEE EXTENSION

The seated knee extension exercise is used to restore full knee extension mobility, particularly following an acute injury or following surgery in the knee, hip or leg. Start by sitting on a chair or bench. Extend your knee to the fullest range tolerable and hold a strong isometric contraction for 5-7 seconds. Gently lower the leg by bending the knee to complete a repetition.

Structures involved:

• Quadriceps

  • vastus medialis (vastus medialis oblique)

  • vastus intermedius

  • vastus lateralis

  • rectus femoris

• quadriceps tendon

• patellar tendon

• anterior cruciate ligament

• patellofemoral joint

Related conditions:

• ACL reconstructive surgery

• ACL sprain

• Total hip replacement / arthroscopy

• Femur fracture

• Patella fracture

• quadriceps strain

• knee meniscus tear

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