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Supine Terminal Knee Extension

SUPINE TERMINAL KNEE EXTENSION

This is a knee strengthening exercise that focus on contracting the quadriceps in end range extension. Lie down on your back with your target leg straight out in front of you and placed a foam roller just under the knee. Extend the knee so that the foot is raised off of the ground and hold the contraction for 2-5 seconds. Slowly release the contraction and repeat as required.

Muscles Involved:

  • Quadriceps

    • Vastus Medialis Oblique / VMO

Related Conditions:

  • Knee Osteoarthritis

  • Post Surgical Knee Rehab

  • Knee Fat Pad Impingement

  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome

  • Chondromalacia Patella

  • Runner’s Knee / Jumper’s Knee

  • Meniscus Tear

  • ACL Tear / Sprain

Exercise Videos

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