STAGGERED WALL SIT

This is an isometric strengthening exercise for the knee extensors. Start by sitting in the air with your back leaned against the wall. Sit so that your feet are staggered with the heel of one foot starting at the tip of the toes of your other foot. Hold this position for 10-15 seconds and switch feet positions if needed.

Structures involved:

• Quadriceps

• Quadriceps Tendon

• Patellar Tendon

Related Conditions:

• Patellofemoral pain syndrome

• Runner’s knee

• Jumper’s knee

• Quadriceps tendinopathy / patellar tendinopathy

• Quadriceps strain

• ACL sprain

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